Archive for October, 2009
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As soon as I saw that it was Leslie West’s birthday, I immediately heard the guitar riff from “Mississippi Queen.” As I mentioned in my last post, I now have that song stuck in my head.
Now it’s your turn. Here’s Mountain playing it back in 1970.
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Steve Cropper: Rock & Roll History/Video
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A rockin’ happy birthday to a legendary guitarist, songwriter and producer…the one and only Steve Cropper.
Here’s Steve jammin’ on “Green Onions,” which was a hit in the 60s for a classic band he played in, Booker T & the MGs. I’m pretty sure that’s Booker T. Jones himself on [...]
Paycheck: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Paycheck: the only thing you really wanted back when you thought you wanted a career.
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Elvin Bishop: Rock & Roll History/Video
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A great big happy birthday to blues guitarist extraordinaire Elvin Bishop!
Here he is tearing it up on his biggest hit, “Fooled Around and Fell in Love.”
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Rock & Roll History: October 21
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A few notable events occurred on October 21st in Rock & Roll History.
1941: Guitarist, songwriter and producer Steve Cropper was born. Cropper is the legendary guitarist for Booker T & the MGs, the house band for Stax Records. His guitar work is featured on a ton of recordings, and [...]
Lucky Charms: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Lucky Charms: a breakfast cereal that doubles as leprechaun bait.
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Tom Petty: Rock & Roll History & Video
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If I had to choose only one Tom Petty song to listen to for all of eternity, it would most likely be “American Girl.” I’ve seen Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers open with this one a handful of times and also deliver it as
an encore, and it just never [...]
Tom Petty: Rock & Roll Birthday
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October 20, 1950: Tom Petty was born.
I’ve been a huge fan of Tom Petty for more than thirty years. I love his work with the Heartbreakers, the Traveling Wilburys and Mudcrutch, as well as his solo stuff.
I remember when he exploded onto the scene with Damn the Torpedos, which [...]
Rock & Roll History: October 19
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October 19, 1966: The Yardbirds arrived in New York for their first U.S. tour. After only two show, Jeff Beck abruptly left the band. Fortunately, the role of lead guitarist was still in good hands with Jimmy Page.
October 19, 1968: Steve Marriott of Small Faces asked a young guitarist [...]
Patrick Simmons/Doobie Brothers: Rock & Roll History
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October 19, 1948: Patrick Simmons of the Doobie Brothers was born. One of the band’s co-founders, Patrick wrote their first #1 hit, “Black Water.” He also penned one of my favorite Doobie’s songs, “South City Midnight Lady.”
Here are the Doobie Brothers performing this beautiful tune live at Budakon.
Happy birthday, [...]
The Police: Rock & Roll Wisdom
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“There is no political solution.”-The Police
Are we actually naive enough to believe there is a political solution to the challenges facing humanity?
The solution is for each of us to embrace the change we wish to see in the world and embody it. We must become the change we desire. [...]
Rock & Roll Quotes About Chuck Berry
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Here are some thoughts from rock & roll legends about the great Chuck Berry. Happy Birthday, Chuck!
“If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it Chuck Berry.”-John Lennon
“There’s only one true king of rock ‘n’ roll. His name is Chuck Berry.”-Stevie Wonder
“To me, Chuck [...]
Chuck Berry: Rock & Roll History & Video
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What better way to celebrate Chuck Berry turning 83 today than to watch him playing “Roll Over, Beethoven.”
The opening guitar lick on this classic still sends chills up and down my spine.
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Chuck Berry: Rock & Roll History
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October 18, 1926: Chuck Berry was born.
Chuck Berry is the “Father of Rock & Roll.” As much if not more than anyone else, Chuck helped establish rock & roll as a musical genre.
Numerous rock & roll icons have paid homage to Chuck’s direct influence on their careers, including The [...]
Rock & Roll History: October 18
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October 18, 1964: The Animals kicked off their first tour as a headliner in Manchester, England. Their opening acts included Carl Perkins and Gene Vincent.
October 18, 1964: The Beatles recorded the song “Eight Days a Week.”
October 18, 1966: The Jimi Hendrix Epxerience played their debut concert in Paris, just [...]
The Moody Blues: Rock & Roll Video
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Let’s celebrate Justin Hayward’s birthday by watching The Moody Blues deliver one of Justin’s classic tunes, “Question“ live at the Royal Albert Hall. They delivered a killer version as an encore when we saw them a couple months ago.
This is rock & roll at its best, campers!
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Justin Hayward/Moody Blues: Rock & Roll History
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October 14, 1946: Justin Hayward, the massively talented guitarist, singer and composer for The Moody Blues, was born.
Sweet Loretta, I love me some Moody Blues. They are one of my Desert Island Bands. The majority of their albums qualify in my world as Desert Island Discs, and I’ll continue [...]
Neil Young: Rock & Roll Wisdom (Career Advice)
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“If the good times are all gone, then I’m bound for movin’ on.”-Neil Young
This may be the best career advice that I have ever heard. Life is way too short to spend time in a job or a career that fails to bring joy and fulfillment. Or worse yet, [...]
Contradiction: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Contradiction: when your horoscope and fortune cookie disagree.
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Beatlemania: Rock & Roll History
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October 13, 1963: The Beatles appeared on Sunday Night at the London Palladium TV show on BBC.
Many fans recognize this event as the beginning of Beatlemania, because this was the event that made the band the center of attention in the mainstream media. It’s estimated that as many as [...]
Allman Brothers Band: Rock & Roll History
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Thirty-six years ago today, the Allman Brothers Band’s classic tune “Ramblin’ Man” peaked at #2 on the charts.
Here they are rockin’ it…gotta love ABB!
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Paul Simon on Sesame Street: Rock & Roll Video
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This is priceless. Paul Simon on Sesame Street performing “Me & Julio Down by the Schoolyard.”
Happy birthday, Paul!
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Paul Simon: Rock & Roll Quote
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“The thought that life could be better is woven indelibly into our hearts and our brains.”-Paul Simon
And your music certainly helps make it better, Paul.
Happy Birthday!
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Simon & Garfunkel: Rock & Roll Video
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In honor of Paul Simon’s 68th birthday, here he is way back when with Artie Garfunkel performing “Sound of Silence.”
Unbelievably gorgeous harmonies!
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Paul Simon: Rock & Roll History
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October 13, 1941: Paul Simon was born.
Paul Simon is an iconic singer-songwriter. As a solo artist and in collaboration with Arthur Garfunkel, Paul has been a hit machine with an abundance of Desert Island Discs.
My favorite albums from the duo include Sounds of Silence, Bookends and Bridge Over Troubled [...]
