Archive for May, 2009
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Submitted by Bloggerhythms Blog
There was no doubt about it. “Maggie Mae” was my favorite song of 1971 and the album it came from, Every Picture Tells A Story, had Rod Stewart standing at the top of the rock ‘n roll mountain and looking down on everybody else. Stewart never made a better record as a [...]
DYLAN AND MACCA TO COLLABORATE
Submitted by RockPhiles Blog
Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney are expected to get together this summer, to collaborate on an album project, according to Britain’s Daily Express. Both artists have homes close to each other in Los Angeles.
Dylan and McCartney first met in London in the mid-60s. Dylan introduced the Beatles to marijuana, and his influence [...]
Next Stop: New York and BookExpo
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
I’m off to New York City tomorrow for BookExpo America, a publishing tradeshow. It will be a wonderful opportunity to connect with some old friends and make some new ones.
If you’re from the city or attending the show and would like to connect, just let me know. There probably [...]
Rolling Stones: Rock & Roll Wisdom
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“Baby won’t you keep me happy…”-The Rolling Stones
I think this needs to be a major part of our self-talk mantra. We are the only people responsible for our own happiness. There is no other person or outside entity that can provide us with happiness. It is strictly an inside [...]
The New Cars: Rock & Roll Breakfast
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
I had The New Cars for breakfast today. With a packed schedule for the day, I wanted to kick it into gear quickly, so I put on It’s Alive!
I have to be honest…I’ve always liked The Cars, but they have never really been that high on my list [...]
Bob Dylan: Rock & Roll Quote
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
“Art, if there is such a thing, is in the bathrooms; everybody knows that.”-Bob Dylan
Huh?!?!?!?
I’m not sure I wanna know…
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Bob Dylan: Rock & Roll History
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
May 27, 1962: Bob Dylan’s second album, The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, was released.
I’ve always been partial to the very early Dylan and Freewheelin‘ is one of my Desert Island Discs.
It blows me away that he was in his early twenties when he wrote “Masters of War,” “Don’t Think Twice, [...]
Motivation: Rock & Roll Dictionary
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Motivation: having a healthier defeatist attitude than your co-workers.
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stay tuned…I have a very cool post coming up this weekend!
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
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Band Names….
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
Its always interesting to hear how a band came up with their name. Here’s a few:
The Eagles - Originally named Teen King And The Emergencies , they liked the American sound of Eagles and the way it was aligned with The Byrds who had a great influence on them. (good [...]
one of my favorites:
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
One soft infested summer me and Terry became friends
Trying in vain to breathe the fire we was born in
Catching rides to the outskirts tying faith between our teeth
Sleeping in that old abandoned beach house getting wasted in the heat
And hiding on the backstreets, hiding on the backstreets
With a love so [...]
I’m Finally on Twitter
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
As with all things technology-related, it took me a while to get there, but I’m finally on Twitter.
Twitter is incredibly easy to use, and my good friend Phil Gerbyshak helped me get up and running in a matter of minutes.
If you want to check it out, my Twitter handle [...]
Stevie Nicks: Rock & Roll Video
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
As we wish Stevie Nicks a happy birthday, here she is with Lindsay Buckingham performing one of Fleetwood Mac’s most beautiful songs, “Landslide.”
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Stevie Nicks: Rock & Roll History
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
May 26, 1948: Stevie Nicks was born.
Stevie Nicks is known for her hauntingly beautiful voice that has helped make Fleetwood Mac a household name. She’s also had a stellar solo career, dating back to the Bella Donna album.
It’s hard to believe Stevie is 61…she can still pass for a [...]
The Band: Rock & Roll Wisdom
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
“Life is a Carnival.”-The Band
Life truly is a carnival, at least from my perspective. Carnivals are fun. We enjoy ourselves at carnivals, perhaps even reveling in the festive atmosphere.
Before you lambaste this idea as namby-pamby Pollyanna crap, answer this question: What do you think life is?
Is life work? Is [...]
Levon Helm: Rock & Roll Quote
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
“I don’t fool with a lot of things that I can’t have fun with. There’s not much reward in that.”-Levon Helm
I couldn’t agree more, Levon!
We came here to this physical playground to have fun and groove, and if we’re not doing that it’s our own damn fault!
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The Band: Rock & Roll Video
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
It’s Levon’s birthday, so here’s The Band rockin’ it on “Don’t Do It.”
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The Band: Cool Sites
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Since today is Levon Helm’s birthday, here are a couple sites you absolutely must check out if you love The Band.
The first is The Band web site, which is a most excellent resource with a bunch of very cool stuff.
The second is Plochmann Lane, a terrific blog that regularly [...]
Levon Helm/The Band: Rock & Roll History
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
May 26, 1940: Levon Helm was born.
Levon Helm is best know as the drummer and vocalist of The Band.
The Band holds a special place in my heart and is one of the greatest bands ever assembled. From the early days of playing with Ronnie Hawkins as The Hawks, they [...]
Happiness: Rock & Roll Dictionary
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Happiness: seeing your boss’s face on the side of a milk carton.
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Rock and Roll Twitteroo for 2009-05-26
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
I love getting up and immediately jumping into the hot tub for my morning meditation, which I just did. #
Joy: living long enough to be a nuisance to your kids.
Fortunately, the kids are 13 and we’re already a nuisance, at least most of the time #
Memorial Day in the [...]
Grateful Dead: Rock & Roll Video
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
You didn’t think I would write about the basket of scarlet begonias I just put up outside our back porch without sharing a video of the song, did you?
Here’s The Dead performing it back in 1977.
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The Grateful Dead on Our Porch
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
For as long as I can remember, “Scarlet Begonias” has been one of my favorite Dead songs.
So when Lisa and I headed out to get some hanging plants for our back porch this weekend, I just had to have some scarlet begonias this year. I just hung them directly [...]
Led Zeppelin & The Who: Rock & Roll History
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
May 25, 1969: Led Zeppelin and The Who played a concert together in Columbia, Maryland.
What a night that must have been…
My ears are ringing just thinking about it. There should be a picture of that concert in the dictionary next to the word LOUD.
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Bob Dylan: Rock & Roll Wisdom
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
“A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and goes to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do.”-Bob Dylan
I believe the voice of our generation hit the nail on the head with this quote.
How often do you hear people complain [...]
