Archive for March, 2009
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Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
On the anniversary of the first of their 2,263 concerts, check out the Ramones tearing it up on “Blitzkrieg Bob.”
Three chord frenzy at its best.
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Ramones: Rock & Roll History
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March 30, 1974: The Ramones played the first of their 2,263 concerts at the Performance Studio in New York City.
Three chord frenzy. That’s the way I’ve always described the Ramones, and nobody did it better.
Unfortunately, the Ramones were never really a hit commercially, but they were hugely significant as [...]
Eric Clapton: Rock & Roll Quote
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For me, it’s about the music. I’m just the messenger, and I hope to do it as long as I live.”-Eric Clapton
We all hope so, Eric.
Happy Birthday!
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Eric Clapton: Rock & Roll Video
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Since today is Eric Clapton’s 64th birthday, let’s watch him play Bob Marley’s classic, “I Shot the Sheriff.” Please click here if you cannot see the video.
Check out Slowhand’s groovy solo about five minutes into the song.
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Eric Clapton: Rock & Roll History
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March 30, 1945: Eric Clapton was born.
Clapton is one of our greatest living guitar players, and has been for more than four decades.
Slowhand, as he is known, is the only person to have been inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times.
From John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers to [...]
They Call Me The Breeze- J.J. Cale
Submitted by Rock and Roll Classics Blog
Alright before we get deep into a discussion about which version is best Clapton’s or Cale’s. Let’s back track a bit.
J.J. Cale was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 38, but my first experience with J.J. (not to be confused with John Cale of the Velvet Underground) is a [...]
New Dylan!
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
Hot of the press from Arbell at Sony Music, and there’s a Free Download of First Track!!
The first track from Bob Dylan’s forthcoming release, Together Through Life, has been posted as a free download on BobDylan.com. Titled “Beyond Here Lies Nothin’”, the song will be available for free from midnight, [...]
Led Zeppelin: Rock & Roll Video
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After posting my snow-shoveling-for-breakfast experience with Led Zeppelin, I had to find a video of them tearing it up on one of the songs I was groovin’ to, so here they are kickin’ the shit out of “Trampled Under Foot” in 1975.
Gotta love it!
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Rock & Roll Breakfast: Led Zeppelin
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I had Led Zeppelin for breakfast this morning.
I awoke to several inches of freshly fallen snow on this beautiful freakin’ SPRING morning. And it wasn’t that light fluffy stuff, but the wet, backbreaking shit. Having lived most of my life here in the upper Midwest of the United States, [...]
David Bowie - Always One Step Ahead of the Rest of Us
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
Way back on this date in 1999, David launched an Internet radio station, “The David Bowie Internet Radio Network” Their first show was Bowie’s introducing each of his favorite songs track by track.
You gotta admire that! He’s always been an avante garde kinda guy, but also very a savvy business [...]
Self-talk: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Self-talk: the noise that prevents you from hearing your intuition.
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Self Playing Guitar
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My good friend Phil Gerbyshak sent me this a couple days ago. He first saw it on ‘from the dark village’, which sounds to me like it would be a great band name.
It’s just so cool and strange and bizarre that I had to share it. Enjoy.
If you can’t [...]
Best of Classic Rock Blog
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I just wanted to turn you on to another outstanding new blog called Best of Classic Rock.
I had a chance to talk to Rick recently and he’s planning some exceptionally cool stuff for this blog and site.
If you’re a classic rocker, I guarantee you will want to keep your [...]
The Dead on The View?????
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
It’s true. Believe it or not, the ladies on The View will interview Bobby, Phil and Warren Haynes about the upcoming Dead tour this Monday, March 30th.
I find this absolutely hilarious for several reasons, not the least of which is that the other guest that day is Bill O’Reilly.
Can [...]
Van Morrison: Rock & Roll Quote
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I write songs. Then, I record them. And, later, maybe I perform them on stage. That’s what I do. That’s my job. Simple.”-Van Morrison
Pretty cool gig, I’d say.
And you do it incredibly well, Van!
Thanks!
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Van Morrison: Rock & Roll Video
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Since he recorded the song forty-two years ago today, here’s Van Morrison performing “Brown Eyed Girl.”
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Van Morrison: Rock & Roll History
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March 28, 1967: Van Morrison recorded “Brown Eyed Girl.”
“Brown Eyed Girl” was the song that launched Van Morrison’s solo career after leaving the band Them, and it remains a staple on classic rock and oldies radio stations.
I’ve been listening to Van quite a bit lately, and the stuff he [...]
Rock On Digital
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
There’s a new site out there that looks pretty good: Rock On Digital
“The only place on the web where you can experience exclusive classic rock shows, previews, concerts, studio sessions, videos, audio tracks, interviews and so much more.”
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Underachiever: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Underachiever: a person who has squatter’s rights on the far left side of the bell curve.
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The Rascals: Rock & Roll Video
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Since The Rascals recorded “Groovin’” 42 years ago today, let’s watch them perform it years later. Please click here if you cannot see the video.
Just hearing this takes me way back to another place and time…and puts a big freakin’ smile on my face.
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The Rascals: Rock & Roll History
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March 27, 1967: The Young Rascals recorded “Groovin’.”
I’ve always loved The Rascals, and “Groovin’” has always made my heart sing.
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Rockin’ Totz: Rock & Roll for Kids
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I’ve discovered a few new sites that I feel compelled to share because they rock.
The first is Rockin’ Totz. You gotta check this out, particularly if you have kids.
Here’s what Jenny has to say about her site:
“Rockin’ Totz is dedicated to all the future Super Stars. If your kids [...]
Rock & Roll (?) Guilty Pleasures
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
I just read a great post from Jeff over at Imagine Echoes on the topic of guilty pleasures…and it got me thinking.
Personally, I don’t think it matters what you listen to as long as it grooves for you. Guilt is not mandatory.
That said, one of my guilty pleasures is [...]
Steven Tyler: Rock & Roll Quote
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“I have to get inspired by something that touches my soul, or rocks my soul.”-Steven Tyler
I couldn’t agree more, Steven…and Happy Birthday!
We all know what rocks our souls. As I see it, the great challenge in life is to keep our attention on whatever it is that rocks our [...]
Jeff Beck: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
This is absolutely beautiful! Jeff Beck playing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”
You gotta see this. Please click here if you can’t see this wonderful video.
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