Archive for May, 2009
« Previous EntriesBruce Springsteen: Rock & Roll Quote
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
“When I was growing up, there were two things that were unpopular in my house. One was me, and the other was my guitar.”-Bruce Springsteen
You’re pretty popular in our house, Bruce.
The kids are really getting into Born to Run, and Rachel often listens on her iPod while playing along [...]
Neil Young: Rock & Roll Video
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Here’s Neil Young rockin’ out with “Powderfinger” last year at Farm-Aid.
I love the line “so the powers that be left me here to do the thinking.”
That concept is scary on so many levels…
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The Radiators at B.B. King’s Blues Club in NYC
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I was absolutely thrilled when I learned that The Radiators would be at B.B. King’s Blues Club during my weekend in the Big Apple. In a strange quirk of timing and scheduling, this was the first opportunity I’ve had to catch this legendary New Orleans band live and in [...]
Neil Young: Rock & Roll Wisdom
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“So the powers that be left me here to do the thinking…”-Neil Young
That is a scary thought. Ask virtually anyone who knows me well, and they’ll tell you it’s also a dangerous thought.
Unfortunately, we came to this planet without an owner’s manual, so we pretty much just gotta figure [...]
Rules: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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“So the powers that be left me here to do the thinking…”-Neil Young
That is a scary thought. Ask virtually anyone who knows me well, and they’ll tell you it’s also a dangerous thought.
Unfortunately, we came to this planet without an owner’s manual, so we pretty much just gotta figure [...]
PHIL SPECTOR SENTENCED TO 19 YEARS TO LIFE
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Los Angeles Superior Court judge Larry Fidler has sentenced Phil Spector, 69, to 19 years to life for his second-degree murder conviction in the producer’s second murder trial. Spector shot actress Lana Clarkson in 2003, after they met at the House of Blues, where Clarkson was working as a hostess. Fidler [...]
Stevie Wonder: Rock & Roll Quote
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“I just dig audiences. That to me is the most worthwhile thing about this whole business. Just people coming to have a good time and letting me sing for them.” -Stevie Wonder
We dig you, too, Stevie!
Can’t wait to hear you sing for us at Summerfest.
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Jefferson Airplane: Rock & Roll Wisdom
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“Smiling breaks the rules.”–Jefferson Airplane
“What are you smiling about?” Has anyone ever asked you that? They act as if you’re breaking some sort of social rule or engaging in clandestine behavior.
Screw stupid rules!
People who do not break stupid rules on a daily basis are typically living the lives of [...]
Steven Tyler: Rock & Roll Keynote at BEA Part 2
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After Clarence Clemons left the stage, part two of the opening keynote at BookExpo yesterday featured an interview with Aerosmith frontman and rock & roll icon Steven Tyler and his best friend Mark Hudson (of Hudson Brothers fame).
It was another treat to be front and center with a legend [...]
Clarence Clemons: Rock & Roll Keynote at BEA Part 1
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The Big Man himself, Clarence Clemons, was part one of the opening keynote speech at BookExpo America last evening.
The keynote was delivered in an interview-style format with the hilarious author Chuck Klosterman as the moderator.
Clarence, the legendary sax player from Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, was joined onstage by [...]
Smile: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Smile: 1. something to make people wonder what you’re up to. 2. what you should begin each day with because chances are you won’t want to by afternoon.
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Rock and Roll Twitteroo for 2009-05-29
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Off on a fun journey to New York City…yippee skippee! #
Just arrived in New York. Heading over to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex to see the new John Lennon exhibit…I’m stoked #
Just visited the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex in NYC…outstanding John Lennon-The NY [...]
B.B King Blues Club Lineup
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I really enjoyed myself tonight at B.B. King’s Blues Club and picked up a copy of their schedule for this summer and it is amazing.
The Tubes, David Grisman Quintet, Blue Oyster Cult, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Little Richard, Jesse Colin Young, Gary U.S. Bonds, Ben E. King, [...]
Reggae at B.B. King Blues Club in New York
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I was just wandering around Manhattan tonight when I stopped in to B.B. King’s Blues Club in Times Square and caught an outstanding hard-edged reggae quartet called Lionize.
These cats were a ton of fun and had the crowd bouncin’ with a slew of tremendous original tunes.
If you’re into rockin’ [...]
70’s Rockers, T-Shirt Give-Away
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
Once again the cool, groovy people over at The Chop Shop have some new shirts out. They have been kind enough to DONATE one for me to GIVE AWAY to you! IF, you are the person that comes up with the most correct answers!
Last time we did this it took [...]
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex
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I just spent a fabulously fun few hours at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex in New York.
I’ll share the details next week, but suffice it to say the John Lennon exhibit is spectacular!!
Off to explore NYC…
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Keith Richards: Rock & Roll Quote
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“The truth is, I’m more interested in the roll than I am the rock.”-Keith Richards
Personally, I like both kinds of music: Rock and Roll.
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Little Richard: Rock & Roll Video
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Check out Little Richard tearin’ it up on “Tutti Frutti.”
It doesn’t get much more profound than “A wop-bop-a-loo-momp Alop-bam-boo.”
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Little Richard: Rock & Roll Wisdom
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“A wop-bop-a-loo-momp Alop-bam-boo”-Little Richard
Sheer profundity from the architect of rock and roll.
I defy you to get up in the morning, sing this lyric at the top of your lungs, and not feel fantastic immediately.
Go ahead. Give it a try and see what happens. What have you got to lose?
And [...]
John Fogerty: Rock & Roll Video
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To celebrate John Fogerty’s birthday, let’s watch him play the CCR classic, “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?”
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John Fogerty/CCR: Rock & Roll History
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May 28, 1945: John Fogerty was born.
John Fogerty was the heart and soul of Creedence Clearwater Revival, a treasured roots rock band.
Although John plays several instruments, he is identified chiefly with his swamp rock/blues guitar style…and he is the master of it.
When I hear him sing “Born on the [...]
Motivational speakers: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Motivational speakers: the professional wrestlers of the corporate world.
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Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam “Coming Up for Air” Review
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
YES! My new favorite rockin blues band has a new CD coming out on June 16. Got my review copy today (thank you, Sharon Weiss, at W3 PR!) I’ve been listening to it for the last couple of hours and its great. Produced by none other than the talented Mr. [...]
Elvis Costello, “Secret, Profane and Sugarcane” Review
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
Elvis Costello, launches a new album on June 2: Secret, Profane & Sugarcane. It’s produced by T-Bone Burnett, which, imo, is always a good thing. Accordingt to his website, Elivis is joined on the new album by “some of the most highly regarded recording artists and musicians in traditional American [...]
Heroin, Nikki Sixx
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
In Sept. 2007 I got my hands on this book the day it came out in the stores. I had been waiting for it because I have a deep respect for Nikki Sixx (and he was always my favorite in the Crue).
I had no idea how personally this book would [...]
