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Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
A rockin’ happy birthday to Paul Kantner, one of the co-founders of Jefferson Airplane and later Jefferson Starship.
Kantner and his pals, most notably Marty Balin, Grace Slick, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, helped to define the psychedelic San Francisco sound of the 1960’s.
The Airplane’s classic albums, including Surrealistic Pillow, [...]
The Controversial Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame
Submitted by Bloggerhythms Blog
Yesterday the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame held their annual induction ceremonies. This year ABBA, Genesis, The Hollies, Jimmy Cliff, and The Stooges were the honorees and, once again, disagreements have arisen over who is deserving of induction. As always, the only real eligibility requirements are that you can not be [...]
THE DOORS “WHEN YOU’RE STRANGE” AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER
Submitted by RockPhiles Blog
Having seen the movie last year, I highly recommend it. It’s starting to show here in the US and internationally, but you can stay home and watch it in the comfort of your HD flat screen home as well. This is the movie the Doors wanted to make.
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HOLLIES TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE HALL OF FAME
Submitted by RockPhiles Blog
I snuck into a concert in 1965 ‘ish, featuring the Stones and the Hollies. The Stones were a local band I’d seen live quite a bit, but power players at that time - the Hollies were up and coming on the wave of Northern bands; it was a Saturday afternoon in Guildford. The Hollies [...]
Rock and Roll Guru on the Radio Tomorrow
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
I’m back, rockers!
Got some very cool stuff coming tomorrow, Tuesday March 9th. I’ll be interviewed on a couple radio shows about DREAMtweet: Enlightened Inspiration from a Rock and Roll Guru.
The first show is Outside with Edie: Inspiring Life Talk Radio at 1:00 EST, Noon CST. You can listen live [...]
Michael Bublé - Crazy Love (2009)
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Posted by Charlie on Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Labels: Jazz Vocals, Michael Bublé, Pop Vocals / Comments: (2)
A few years ago, while discussing Michael Bublé’s outstanding Christmas EP I wrote, “When I first heard this CD I was stunned. Nobody sings like the old time big band vocalists anymore and therefore saying [...]
Eric Carmen - The Best Of Eric Carmen (1988)
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Posted by Charlie on Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Labels: Classic Rock, Guilty Pleasures, Rock ‘n Roll, Soft Rock / Comments: (0)
Eric Carmen never tried to be the hippest dude on the music scene yet he managed to carve out a niche for himself and ended up cooler than many of his critics [...]
The Beach Boys - The Beach Boys (1985)
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Posted by Charlie Labels: Beach Boys, Forgotten Music, Pop Vocals, Rock ‘n Roll / Comments: (2)
I wasn’t planning on writing about The Beach Boys again so soon after extolling the virtues of Sunflower a few weeks ago. However, because writer Scott D. Parker is hosting a new feature on the last [...]
THE DOORS OPEN - 2010
Submitted by RockPhiles Blog
In what promises to be a busy season for the surviving members of the Doors, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore, this spring brings new projects.
The Doors’ documentary, When You’re Strange, is now readied for release in April in the US and internationally. It will feature an accompanying soundtrack, with readings of Jim Morrison’s poetry by the film’s narrator, [...]
Michelle Shocked - Soul of My Soul (2009)
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Posted by Charlie on Friday, February 19, 2010
Labels: Michelle Shocked, Rock ‘n Roll, Singer-Songwriters / Comments: (0)
The always controversial Michelle Shocked is back. After fighting a losing battle for artistic freedom with Mercury Records in the early 90s (a result that left her without a label for seven years) the singer-songwriter’s [...]
GORDON LIGHTFOOT DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT
Submitted by RockPhiles Blog
In what can only be described an exercise in bad taste and/or an internet prank courtesy of some Tweeter - you decide - seminal Canadian folk-rocker Gordon Lightfoot was reported dead today. The Vancouver Sun trumpeted the news, but soon pulled their story, as it rapidly appeared that Mr. Lightfoot is hale and hearty and has [...]
Sea Wolf - White Water, White Bloom (2009)
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Posted by Charlie on Friday, February 12, 2010
Labels: Rock ‘n Roll, Sea Wolf / Comments: (0)
Sea Wolf, the name of the musical project put together by Alex Brown Church, is back with its second full length CD, White Water, White Bloom. It’s similar to Church’s debut, Leaves In the River, minus [...]
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Eric Clapton’s 3rd Crossroads Guitar Festival is scheduled for Saturday June 26h at Toyota Park in Chicago.
Over 20 amazing guitarists will play sidemen to each other on one stage in what is certain to be an epic gig. I am totally stoked for this one, rockers!
WOW! Here are the [...]
Major Rock & Roll Announcement Tomorrow
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A major Rock & Roll announcement is coming tomorrow morning, and I’ll post it right here at 8:00 AM CST.
Stay tuned cuz it’s totally groovy!
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Carole King: A Rock & Roll Birthday Tribute
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A Rock & Roll birthday greeting to the beautiful and brilliant Carole King! Carole was my first true love way back when I was in elementary school.
Enjoy the video and have fun!
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Dysentery: Rock & Roll Dictionary
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Dysentery: the result of dissent merging with commentary.
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe: Rock & Roll Video
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Thanks to my groovy reader, Bill R., for sharing this video of Sister Rosetta Tharpe absolutely rockin’ the house on the show TV Gospel Time way back when…
You gotta check out this video and her fantabulous guitar solo.
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Football: Rock & Roll Dictionary
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Football: 22 men on the field desperately in need of rest, 80,000 in the stands desperately in need of exercise.
Enjoy Super Bowl Sunday!
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5 Ways to Enjoy Music More
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
I received the following in an email yesterday from my good friend and fellow rock & roll animal, Ted Demopoulos. It made me smile, so I thought I’d pass it along. If you wanna learn more about Ted, check out his site here.
Music is wonderful and at times has [...]
Humor: Rock & Roll Dictionary
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Humor: the only antidote to terminal adulthood.
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Rock and Roll Philosophy Minute Inspired by the Grateful Dead
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Today’s Rock and Roll Philosophy Minute was inspired by my beloved Grateful Dead and the song “Lady With a Fan.” I believe the apex of life is to, as the Dead sang, “Let my inspiration flow…”
Enjoy the video and have fun!
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Guilty conscience: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Guilty conscience: the true mother of invention.
With apologies and all due respect to Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention.
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Edgehill Avenue - Off the Edge: Live at the Highlands Festival (2010)
Submitted by Bloggerhythms Blog
Edgehill Avenue, the mighty fine Southern rock band from Louisville, continue to search for some much deserved attention for Rambler, their first full length studio CD. In the meantime they just released a brand new live EP, Off the Edge: Live at the Highlands Festival, that includes three songs from Rambler. [...]
Los Lonely Boys - 1969 (2009)
Submitted by Bloggerhythms Blog
Forgiven, Los Lonely Boys third full length studio CD was loaded with more great roots-rock that continued to cement their reputation as one of our best current American bands. One of its highlights included a cover of The Spencer Davis Group/Chicago Transit Authority hit “I’m a Man.” It showcased a lot [...]
Home Classic Players Rockin’ Videos The Music Shop Blogroll Contact Me Sunday Serenades
Submitted by 70’s Classic Rock Blog
Whaaat’sss up people? Finally a chance to throw on the headphones and sink into some awesome tunes. If you have time, I’ll share.
First up is Rainbow with their version of “Since You Been Gone”
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