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Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
1. I am trying desperately to figure out what my “top albums of 2008″ are so I can participate in an annual post over at Steve’s site, Heavy Metal Addiction. I don’t listen to Heavy Metal much so my list will seem a bit mild over there, but that’s the [...]
The Butties -12 Greatest Carols (2005)
Submitted by Bloggerhythms Blog
Yesterday, while listening to Little Steven’s Underground Garage on Sirius XM Satellite Radio, I was suddenly taken in by a version of “Joy To The World” that I never heard before. The song opened with John Lennon’s famous harmonica introduction to The Beatles’ first English #1 single, “Please Please Me,” before morphing [...]
Classic Rock Weekend Trip
Submitted by 70’s Classic Rock Blog
‘Tis the season to S-T-R-E-S-S O-U-T man. Here we are the last weekend to buy your Holiday gifts. Any other procrastinators out there… like yours truly? I’ve taken advantage of online shopping this year, unlike my traditional December 24th shopping blitz. However, any savings I had were soon dissolved by [...]
Keith Richards: Rock & Roll History December 18
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Who out there would have been willing to bet Keef would live to see his 65th birthday? I think the Vegas oddsmakers called it a million to one longshot.
I’m certainly glad he’s still kicking. The Glimmer Twins did some of the greatest shows I’ve ever seen, and they are [...]
Guitar Hero Metallica
Submitted by MusicRamble Blog
Metallica has disclosed some of the details about their upcoming Guitar Hero game. Now wouldn’t you want to be a developer on that game? Imagine those song titles you have to work with!
Lars and company have always given fans and critics plenty of material to work with. This band always seem to [...]
Happy Birthday Billy Gibbons
Submitted by MusicRamble Blog
Happy Birthday to Billy Gibbons, Blues fan, collector of cars and guitars, guitarist, Les Paul owner, songwriter, Texan, vocalist, and 1/3 of ZZ Top. The Reverend Willie G (his nickname) is 59 years old today.
Billy Gibbons Blues Guitar Lesson
www.zztop.com
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Cold Turkey - John Lennon & POB
Submitted by Rock and Roll Classics Blog
In my office at the studio after the break-up of the Beatles, I was a little testy to say the least, lets say at the time I was not a big fan of Yoko, (but in retrospect) love finally found it’s way.
So when the album titled The Plastic Ono [...]
Rock & Roll at the New Orleans Jazz Festival
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
The lineup for the 40th New Orleans Jazz Festival just came out and, as usual, it’s a stellar list of superstars.
Weekend one (April 24-26) highlights include Dave Matthews Band, James Taylor, Joe Cocker, Earth Wind & Fire, Wilco, Johnny Winter, Pete Seeger, Hugh Masekela, Allen Toussaint, Robert Cray, Booker [...]
Jimi Hendrix: “Hey Joe” Video
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Since it was 42 years ago yesterday that the song was released, here’s a video of Jimi doing “Hey Joe,” followed by a spectacular instrumental version of Cream’s “Sunshine of Your Love.”
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DVD Gift Guide
Submitted by MusicRamble Blog
Are you shopping for any last minute gifts for the music fan in your life?
Here’s a few of our favorite things on DVD!
“All Together Now” - The Beatles music remixed and presented by Cirque Du Soleil in their hit Las Vegas multimedia show. The LOVE Beatles remix album is also available in [...]
love Chrissie Hynde! But…..???
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
I’ve been a fan of The Pretenders since they debuted back in ‘79. She got my attention with “Stop Your Sobbing” and totally had me with “Brass in Pocket”.
I love her because she is one of only a handful of females that I consider true rock and rollers. She’s got [...]
Wordless Wednesday
Submitted by 70’s Classic Rock Blog
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Z Z Top/Billy Gibbsons:Rock & Roll History
December 16, 1950: Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top was born.
A legendary guitar player, Billy wrote and played some of the most memorable guitar riffs of all time (think “La Grange” and “Sharp Dressed Man.”)
An he has the best beard in Rock & Roll.
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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George Harrison: Rock & Roll History December 16
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
December 16, 1960: While in the country performing with The Beatles, George Harrison was deported from Germany as he was underage and working illegally.
This struck me as a reminder that the Fab Four were really just a bunch of kids when they created the amazing body of work that [...]
Jimi Hendrix: Rock & Roll History December 16
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
December 16, 1966: The Jimi Hendrix Experience released the song “Hey Joe.”
A couple people I know typically greet me by singing the opening of the song. It’s a great song and my name is Joe, so I’m cool with that.
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Pranks: Rock & Roll Dictionary
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Pranks: funny little capers that are somehow never fully appreciated at the police station.
Not that I would know about this from personal experience. Or at least not that I’m willing to admit.
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Happy Birthday Billy Gibbons
Submitted by MusicRamble Blog
Happy Birthday to Billy Gibbons, Blues fan, collector of cars and guitars, guitarist, Les Paul owner, songwriter, Texan, vocalist, and 1/3 of ZZ Top. The Reverend Willie G (his nickname) is 59 years old today.
Billy Gibbons Blues Guitar Lesson
www.zztop.com
www.gibson.com
By Mike
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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CD Gift Guide
Submitted by MusicRamble Blog
Are you shopping for any last minute gifts for the music fan in your life?
Here’s a few of our favorite things on CD…
“3 Doors Down” - 3 Doors Down
“U.S. Singles Collection: The Capitol Years 1962-1965″ (Box Set) - The Beach Boys
“Skin Deep” - Buddy Guy
“Same Old Man” - John Hiatt
“One Kind Favor” [...]
FlashBack Friday: Motown Records December 1968
Submitted by MusicRamble Blog
Motown Records had the top three singles on the pop chart in December 1968. Hitsville U.S.A. was pumping out the hits so strong, these records stayed in the top three spots for four straight weeks.
Marvin Gaye “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”
Stevie Wonder “For Once In My Life”
Diana Ross & the Supremes [...]
Kurt Cobain - Suicide or Murder?
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
What do you think really happened?
Can anyone recommend a good bio on him?
Thanks
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Dave Clark Five: Rock & Roll History
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
December 15, 1942: Dave Clark (of the Dave Clark Five) was born.
Hopefully, this post will get my friend Dave off my back. He’s obsessed (in an almost scary kinda way) with the Dave Clark Five and he’s been reminding me about this particular birthday for weeks.
Dave, hope you’re feeling [...]
Alan Freed: Rock & Roll History December 15
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
December 15, 1921: Alan Freed was born.
Disc jockey Alan Freed is widely regarded as the person who coined the term “Rock & Roll.” He also did a great job of popularizing both the term and the music.
Without Freed, we’d probably just call it “all that far out music we [...]
Martyrdom: Rock & Roll Dictionary
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Martyrdom: the only way a person without any discernible ability could become famous…before reality television.
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My Favorite Christmas Song
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
I’m feeling a bit melancholy/sentimental today. I suppose the fact that this is my favorite song of the season says a lot about me. Maybe not. I wrote about this more on my other blog if anyone is interested, I try not to clutter this one with too many personal [...]
Forwarding Address
Submitted by Rave and Roll Blog
I have found a new location to resume blogging:
http://raveandroll.wordpress.com/
It will be a while before I’m up and running.
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