Archive for February, 2009
« Previous EntriesBROWNE v. McCAIN
Submitted by RockPhiles Blog
One of the more disturbing aspects of the McCain campaign was the illegal use of music created by artists who had very essential differences with the Republican party. Jackson Browne, a long-time liberal, went to law to correct unauthorized use of his 1978 hit, “Running On Empty.” The Federal courts have [...]
Good News for Zappa Fans
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
Dave White has this article over on his site:
“It seems fitting somehow that the box set commemorating the 40th anniversary of the release of two early Frank Zappa albums was about a year late. I mean, the guy lived in a log cabin with a bowling alley in the basement, [...]
Bob Gruen - Rock Photographer
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
Bob Gruen is well known for his photos of musicians, especially rock and rollers. He’s probably the best out there. I took these from his site. Do you recognize them? (i tried to number them but it wouldn’t work)
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Memories….
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
This is a bit personal, but what the hey. I am listening to a Zeppelin song right now that always rushes me back to a very specific place in time:
It was 1980. I had been living in Oregon for year. I was there because I had [...]
Washington D. C. Quarter Honors Duke Ellington
Submitted by Bloggerhythms Blog
The U. S. Mint’s series honoring all fifty states on the reverse side of its quarters is nearing its end but not before Washington D.C. was finally represented.
Today, the third installment of The Musical Art Gallery, Bloggerhythm’s occasional series discussing music related artwork, features the new Duke Ellington quarter that hit America’s [...]
“One Hit Wonders” Wednesday
Submitted by 70’s Classic Rock Blog
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Mellow: Rock & Roll Dictionary
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Mellow: a dude who uses Lithium as a salad dressing.
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Happy Birthday to George Harrison
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
George would have been 66 years old today.
Here are some quotes I found attributed to him:
The Beatles will exist without us.
All the world is birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much.
As long as you hate, there will be people to hate.
I think people who can truly live [...]
Recognize These Lyrics:
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
I haven’t done this in a while. I heard a few of these songs today, can you guess what they are by these lines from they lyrics?
1. “Mama told me not to look into the eyes of the sun, but Mama, that’s where the fun is.”
2. “Alvin Tostig has a [...]
Pretenders: After the Show…Part Two
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Following the Pretenders show Wednesday night I had the good fortune of visiting with drummer extraordinaire Martin Chambers. Afterwards, I knew the band was getting ready to leave for Minneapolis, so I decided to hang out for just a little while longer. Good thing I did.
A few minutes later [...]
Flirtin With Disaster
Submitted by Rock and Roll Classics Blog
In the studio, looking at the album cover, I was amazed, Jacksonville, Florida was becoming a mecca for Southern Rock. Originating from the same city as the most well-known act in the Southern rock genre, Lynyrd Skynyrd. I could just see hundreds of PR men in Jacksonville getting hammered [...]
Why I am Boycotting the Oscars Tomorrow Night:
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
My favorite part of the Oscar ceremonies is the red carpet - seeing who wears what and who makes a fool out of themselves by being an arrogant twerp and who seems like a sincerely nice person. But I won’t be watching any of it tomorrow night because, as my [...]
Pretenders: After the Show…Part One
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Let me preface this with I am NOT a groupie, autograph hound or stalker. I rarely stick around after a concert with the hordes who hope to catch a glimpse of their favorite rock star. It’s just not my style.
However, I always trust my intuition, and my intuition told [...]
Pretenders Rock Milwaukee!
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
I had the great fortune of seeing the Pretenders the last two nights at the Northern Lights Theater on their visit to Milwaukee.
Northern Lights is a gem of a venue and there is not a bad seat in the house. The floor is all tables and booths, and there [...]
This Day in Music…
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
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On 2/20/80 Bon Scott died of alcohol overdose.
Kurt Cobain was born on 2/20/67
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Happy Birthday, Tony Ionni
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
I can remember listening to “Paranoid” for the first time (on an 8 Track tape!!) and thinking “who is this guy playing guitar???”. Truly one of the great rock guitarists.
I wish him a happy birthday
Also, good news for his fans:
HEAVEN & HELL SET TO REVEAL THE DEVIL YOU KNOW
Highly [...]
New Classic Rock Blog to Check Out!
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
There’s a new classic rock blog authored by an 18 year old college student. Check out her blog! She just started it, I hope she keeps it up. Love to see a young person with excellent taste in music
Classic Rock for the Soul
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Musicians On Call
Submitted by 70’s Classic Rock Blog
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I was recently contacted by Bonnie, a volunteer for the non-profit group, Musicians On Call. Here is her note:I am a volunteer with Musicians On Call. We have an online benefit auction [...]
“One Hit Wonders” Wednesday
Submitted by 70’s Classic Rock Blog
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David Bowie: Rock & Roll Video
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Ziggy Stardust was one of David Bowie’s brilliant incarnations, and here he is performing the title track from Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.
Any wonder why David said Freud would have a heyday with him?
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David Bowie: Rock & Roll Quote
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
“Freud would have a heyday with me.”-David Bowie
Do ya think, David???? Or should I say Ziggy? Or The Thin White Duke?
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Great Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin Videos
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
If you are a Pink Floyd or Led Zeppelin fan, you gotta check out ClassicRockBlogger.
Every day they post a new video from from one of the bands, so I know I’m gonna get a Floyd or Zep fix every morning.
Way cool!
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Pink Floyd: Rock & Roll Video
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
As this was the day in 1972 that Pink Floyd first played “Eclipse” from Dark Side of the Moon publicly, I think it’s appropriate that we watch them performing it.
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Pink Floyd: Rock & Roll History
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
February 17, 1972: Pink Floyd debuted the song “Eclipse” in London at the Rainbow Theatre.
Although Dark Side of the Moon wouldn’t be released for more than a year, this was the first time Floyd played anything from that record publicly.
I gotta be honest…this makes me want to put on [...]
Neil Young & Grateful Dead: Rock & Roll Video
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
After I posted the video of Bob Dylan performing “Forever Young” yesterday, I came across this and had to share it.
Neil Young providing the vocals, backed by the Grateful Dead on this Dylan classic. I get chills just watching Neil and Jerry play together. If you are unable to [...]
