Archive for November, 2008
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Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
November 29, 1933: John Mayall was born.
According to Eric Clapton, “John Mayall has actually run an incredibly great school for musicians.” That is an understatement.
In addition to Clapton and Jack Bruce, some of the musicians who cut their teeth as members of Mayall’s Bluesbreakers include Peter Green, John McVie, [...]
Jimi Hendrix: Rock and Roll History November 28
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November 27, 1942: Jimi Hendrix was born.
Any discussion of the finest guitar players of all time has to begin with Jimi. The great one would have been 66 years old today.
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Thanksgiving: Rock and Roll Dictionary
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Thanksgiving: a holiday that always falls on Thursday because the Pilgrims came to America in search of a four-day weekend.
I’m grateful for so many things on this Thanksgiving, not the least of which is for all of you who take a few minutes to read my thoughts. Thanks.
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John Lennon: Rock and Roll History November 28
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November 28, 1974: John Lennon made his final concert appearance at New York’s Madison Square Garden, joining Elton John on stage. The pair performed “I Saw Her Standing There,” “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” and “Whatever Gets You Thru the Night.”
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One Fine Morning -Lighthouse
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One Fine Morning -Lighthouse
It’s T.G.I.F and for some a long weekend, hope yours is going well. As many of you may know during my broadcasting career, I spent alot of time programming AOR FM Facilities along the East Coast as well as some in upstate NY and the Western [...]
Alice’s Restaurant
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
Image via WikipediaHow many of you remember “Alice’s Restaurant”?
I heard it on my drive home tonight and was taken immediately to my grandmother’s living room sometime in the 70’s where I heard it first on my TRANSISTOR RADIO.
Does your local radion station play it annually around Thanksgiving?
“Alice’s Restaurant Massacree” (commonly [...]
Axl Rose and Dr. Pepper: About the fans or the money?
Written by Michael Vass
Axl Rose must be a bit worried. At least that’s what I gather. Because so far there has been no official report on the sales of the latest Guns ‘n Roses album, Chinese Democracy. But Axl Rose is looking to garner more media attention, and possibly a few bucks as well.
By now [...]
Tina Turner: Rock & Roll History November 26
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November 26, 1939: Tina Turner was born.
Can you believe Tina is 69 years old?!?!?!? Could it be that 69 is the new 39?
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Tina Turner: Rock & Roll History November 26
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November 26, 1939: Tina Turner was born.
Can you believe Tina is 69 years old?!?!?!? Could it be that 69 is the new 39?
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Wordless Wednesday
Submitted by 70’s Classic Rock Blog
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Seano Got It - A birth and a death of two Legends on December 8th
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
December 8, 1943, Jim Morrison was born. This year would have been his 65th birthday.
December 8, 1980, John Lennon died. This year marks the 28th anniversary of his tragic murder.
on December 8th I will share two memories about Jim and John.
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Pink Floyd/David Gilmore Fans:
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
As a special Thanksgiving gift, DavidGilmour.com will host clips from David Gilmour’s latest release, Live In Gdańsk, for fans to see over a period of a week, starting today, Tuesday, November 25th, until Tuesday, December 2nd. Different songs will be featured every other day, but over the course of a week fans will be able [...]
Televangelists: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Televangelists: the professional wrestlers of the spiritual world.
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WITHOUT CHEATING….
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
Image by Eddi 07 via Flickr
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Los Lonely Boys - Forgiven (2008)
Submitted by Bloggerhythms Blog
Los Lonely Boys are back with their third studio album in just four years, and fortunately, Forgiven proves there has been no drop off in quality. The Garza Brothers have retained their signature sound that can easily be described as Stevie Ray Vaughan with three part harmonies.
This young but now veteran roots [...]
Rock & Roll History
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
During my hiatus with the flu, I missed some notable birthdays.
November 20: Joe Walsh turned 61 and the late great Duane Allman would have turned 62.
November 21: Dr. John turned 68.
November 22: Little Steven Van Zandt turned 58.
November 23: Bruce Hornsby turned 54.
Happy Birthday one and all!
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New Releases for Nov. 25 2008
Submitted by MusicRamble Blog
What’s hot this week? These New Releases come out Tuesday November 25th!
Jeff Beck - New album, ‘Performing This Week…Live at Ronnie Scott’s’ was recorded during the live shows done in London in 2007. Brilliant, stunning, always amazing guitar work that always leaves you wanting more. The album’s 16 tracks include Beck’s cover [...]
Gov’t Mule in Milwaukee
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By: Joe Heuer Category: Rock & Roll Shows
Warren Haynes brought his band, Gov’t Mule, to town last week on their Kinder Revolution Fall Tour. (Thanks to a severe case of the flu, this is the first opportunity I’ve had to comment on the show.)
There is a good reason why [...]
Classic Rock Weekend Trip
Submitted by 70’s Classic Rock Blog
Posted by Artster63
November 22,
2008
I am always receiving emails on interesting sites, sounds and happenings that are most times related to the Classic Rock genre. So I’ve decided to showcase these items every weekend so you have a chance to check them out. If you have anything that others may [...]
It’s Time to Cook - Meatloaf
Submitted by Rock and Roll Classics Blog
On our sister Blog ClassicVideoJukebox, we had a request for Meatloaf, and that got me thinking about, the larger then life gentleman. Meatloaf is not something I’m good at making. But when it comes to the artist “Meatloaf” I’ll out cook you on that one.
Meat Loaf, is actually (Michael [...]
The Beatles White Album
Submitted by MusicRamble Blog
It was forty years ago this week when The Beatles released The White Album. Music collectors regard this double album to be the band’s best work, and many publications list it in their Best Top 10 or Top 20 Albums of all Time.
Regardless of your opinion, this album continues to endear The [...]
Is Chinese Democracy good? You win even if it’s not
Written by Michael Vass
Guns n’ Roses’ can be called many things. Sporadic, drugged, crazed, genius, lyrical, inspirational all have been used and fit well to this band. Perhaps this can all best be ascribed to lead singer Axl Rose, a man with a plethora of issues, passion, demons, and intensity. And it can be said [...]
The Summer of “69″ - Bryan Adams
Submitted by Rock and Roll Classics Blog
Raise your hand if you remember the summer of “69″, OK you can put your hands down now. For those of you born after 1969….I’m sorry, you missed a lot. Now you probably thinking, great Chili’s going to blog about the year of 1969. Wrong again, actually spending time [...]
Wordless Wednesday
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Check out: The Marshall Tucker Band
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YouTube Live
Submitted by MusicRamble Blog
Have you heard about YouTube Live? It’s being advertised as part concert, variety show and party.
It’s their first ever live streaming event happening on November 22nd. YouTube is celebrating their vast global user community by recognizing some of the internet’s biggest web stars.
Not only will you see all those creative video bloggers [...]
