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The Day in Rock 8/2

1972 – Brian Cole, 28,one of the original members of the Association, dies of a heroin overdose.

1973 – Singer John Phillips of the Mamas and Papa sues ABC/Dunhill Records for $9 million, claiming that the label cheated him in royalties. The financially strapped company does not survive the decade.

GOLD RECORDS

1971 – Rod Stewart for “Every Picture Tells a Story”.

1972 – Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show with “Sylvia’s Mother”

BIRTHDAYS

Garth Hudson,… Continue

Added by Robert Joseph on August 3, 2009 at 2:13pm — No Comments

Music Poetry

The deep shadows in the corners of my mind all behold bits and pieces of this undeniable perfection of poetically combined words. Strategically arranged, notes pluck their way majestically into the night hoping to catch a glimpse of the famous poetic lines. Divided between boulders of perception, reunification seemingly produces them into a divine powerhouse. How the sentences flow seamlessly like the notes on a paper, capturing the essence of a living presence. Musically and poetically precise… Continue

Added by Jessica on August 3, 2009 at 9:16am — 2 Comments

The Day in Rock 8-1

1964 – Singer Johnny Burnette (“You’re Sixteen”) dies at the height of his career in a boating accident in Clear Lake, near San Francisco.

1970 – Performance, starring Mick Jagger, premieres two years after it’s completion when the distributor insists that a scene in which Mick and co-star Anita Pallenberg have sexual intercourse be cut.

1971 – One of the greatest indoor rock concerts of all time is held in Madison Square Garden when George Harrison’s Concert for… Continue

Added by Robert Joseph on August 1, 2009 at 6:42am — No Comments

The Day in Rock 7/31

1964 – A Rolling Stones concert in Belfast, Ireland is stopped by police just after twelve minutes into the show due to rioting fans.

1967 – Mick Jagger and Keith Richard are released from jail after spending a month behind bars for possession of dangerous drugs. Public outcry over their imprisonment succeeds in overturning Keith’s conviction completely, while Mick is given a condititional discharge.

1971 – James Taylor has the #1 record in the US with “You’ve Got a… Continue

Added by Robert Joseph on August 1, 2009 at 6:38am — No Comments

The Rolling Stones Greatest Lead Guitar Player!

I know a lot of you "Rolling Stones" fans love Ronnie W. and so do I, but when I think of the Stones and guitar work "Mick Taylor" is the Ballz..Goats Head Soup, 100 Yrs Ago , Oh my god "Goose Bump City"

And guess whos gonna see him on Monday Aug 3 Fall River, Ma.

Me thats who, me baby and Robert Joseph and some close family & friends!

Cant wait , And that MF, better play a shit load of Stones Stuff! or you people will hear of the consequences!

Local man gets… Continue

Added by Mic on August 1, 2009 at 5:49am — 2 Comments

Low Rider

Rock-funk fusion band War was formed in 1969 and fronted by Eric Burdon, former lead singer of the Animals. They were a fusion of two sorts. Their music encompassed rock, funk, jazz, Latin music, R&B and raggae. And the band line up was multi-ethnic; a fusion of races and cultures.

For more and a video hit up my blog at: http://dufusdownbeat.blogspot.com/2009/07/low-rider.html…

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Added by nonamedufus on July 30, 2009 at 6:41pm — No Comments

The Day in Rock 7/30

A lazy day in rock history.

1968 – The Beatles owned Apple Boutique closes its doors.

BIRTHDAYS
Paul Anka. Ottawa, Ontario,1941

Added by Robert Joseph on July 30, 2009 at 1:27pm — 1 Comment

Stones in the Studio - Parts 4 & 5 now up!

Another installment of the 14 part series. I hope all you Stones fans enjoy it! Also Please stop by my homepage and give my songs a click. The more plays I get, the higher in the charts I rise. Its classic style rock, and I'm sure there is something there you will enjoy. Thanks and peace to all my fellow rockers! RJ

Added by Robert Joseph on July 29, 2009 at 1:04pm — No Comments

The Day in Rock 7/29

1962 – Bob Dylans first radio appearance is on WRVR-FM in New York, as part of a 21 hour Saturday Special.

1965 – The Beatles second film Help! has its world premier at the London Pavilion.

1966 – Bob Dylan is badly injured when he crashes his motorcycle on the way to a repair shop near his home in Woodstock, Ny.

1970 – The Rolling Stones announce that Allen Klein and his ABKCO Industries will no longer represent them.

1971 – A would be gate crasher… Continue

Added by Robert Joseph on July 29, 2009 at 1:01pm — No Comments

The Day in Rock 7/28

1970 – Mick Jagger makes his acting debut in the title role of the film Ned Kelly, which premieres in Glenrowan, near Melbourne Australia, home of the real life Ned Kelly.

1972 – Gold Record awarded to Cheech and Chong for their debut LP.

1973 – 600,000 people gather at Watkins Glenn Raceway for “Summer Jam”.Unlike Woodstock, there was no politicking, births or murders. There was a single death though, a skydiver who’s parachute caught fire.

1979 – Ted Nugent,… Continue

Added by Robert Joseph on July 28, 2009 at 1:03pm — No Comments

Louie Louie

The vocals by lead singer Jack Ely have been referred to as sounding "like Donald Duck on helium", but regardless The Kingsmen had a hit on their hands in 1963. Louie, Louie was actually a Jamaican love song written in 1955. Several groups covered it, from Paul Revere and the Raiders to Iggy Pop.

For more, and a video, hit up my blog at http://dufusdownbeat.blogspot.com/2009/07/louie-louie.html…

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Added by nonamedufus on July 28, 2009 at 3:05am — No Comments

The Day in Rock 7/27

1971 – George Harrison announces his plans to organize a benefit concert for the starving people of Bangladesh.

1974 – Neil Young’s “On The Beach” LP is released on Reprise Records.

1976 – John Lennon’s fight to stay in the United States finally ends when his application to become a permanent resident is approved. United States Immigration Service lawyers state that the government no longer objects to John’s presence and awards him a green card,… Continue

Added by Robert Joseph on July 27, 2009 at 12:49pm — No Comments

"Black Sabbath" rare footage on the way!

Just like a Fat Hungry person in the buffet line, you'll be back for more. Like chicks outside my bedroom window waiting to see whats in store. Like an alcoholic's 1st drink of the day, then followed by a cigarette smoker,flicking his ashes away ........."Allright Now"

Rare Sabbath , For Sabbath Fans, Like "Brutal Jack" and the Sabbath Crew!

Watch out Beatles , Watch Out Stones, Watch out all others, a Monster Dressed in Black is Coming!

Beg For it and you shall…

Added by Mic on July 27, 2009 at 10:37am — 1 Comment

The Day in Rock 7/26

1968 – Mick Jagger is heard playing guitar for the first time with the release of Beggars Banquet featuring “Street Fighting Man”

1974 – The first Beatles Convention is held.

1977 – Led Zeppelins US. tour is cancelled when Robert Plant receives the news of the death of his 6 yr old son Karac. The boy dies of complications resulting from a virus.

BIRTHDAYS

Mick Jagger, born Michael Jagger 1943, Kent England. I need to say no more.

Roger Taylor, Norfolk,…

Added by Robert Joseph on July 26, 2009 at 1:41pm — No Comments

WHAT ABOUT THE GODDESS JOPLIN?

All these wonderful clubs that are devoted to these artists what about having one for Joplin, lyk she is more than a queen she's a legend, when Gun Mouth Grace and Joplin were together they were polar opposites; they were known as the Ice Queen and the Fire Queen. Joplin with her talents and passions, she was divinely the cool, she carried her style and individuality. Her music also carries you to a mystical plains like Hendrix and The Doors. Joplin is the goddess of rock, for she combined a… Continue

Added by Cult of Ecstasy on July 26, 2009 at 12:19pm — 4 Comments

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ku ku katchu New Nation,

As you already know The Doors have influenced music scene of today like a Canadian band called The Tea Party, and another band of which just occurred to me is the Australian group Inxs (even in the name"Inxs" suggests The Doors overtones); in my opinion the lead late lead singer of Inxs Michael Hutchence style resembles Jim Morrison also I heard much criticism about Jeff Martin lead vocalist and guitarist of The Tea Party being like the Jim Morrison and… Continue

Added by Cult of Ecstasy on July 26, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

New on the block

Salutation new nation my name is Cult as you can tell I'm new here. it's nice to see that we have something in common, this commonality causes you to bob your head, takes you to another plane of existance, create your mythology, build a new realm of belief, music lyk takes us there.

peace and love to you all

Added by Cult of Ecstasy on July 26, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

The Stones in the Studio - Parts 2 & 3

Parts 2 & 3 are now up. Come get em while there hot!

Also please stop by my homepage and give my music a chance.Like everyone here, I deeply love the classic bands of this era,and I'm sure my music reflects that. Hopefully there will be something there you will enjoy. Thanks and Peace RJ

Added by Robert Joseph on July 25, 2009 at 11:37am — No Comments

The Day in Rock 7/25

1965 – Bob Dylan makes his “electric” debut at the Newport Folk Festival. The crowd jeers as Bob introduces his new style of electrically amplified instruments, rather than his usual acoustic ones.

1966 – The Rolling Stones play their last American concert with guitarist Brian Jones.

1968 – Big Brother and the Holding Company, the first album featuring Janis Joplin, is released by Mainstream Records and contains “Piece of My Heart”. It earns a Gold Record when Columbia… Continue

Added by Robert Joseph on July 25, 2009 at 11:29am — No Comments

Eddie Money & Marshall Crenshaw this weekend on the radio!

We've got Eddie Money as our "Featured Artist" on Coool CAT, syndicated radio show this weekend. For show times and how to tune-in check us out at www.cooolcat.com

Also, Marshall Crenshaw is on Classic Artists Today, syndicated radio show. Check out www.classicartiststoday.com for show times and how to tune-in!

Added by Classic Artists Today (c) on July 24, 2009 at 1:50pm — No Comments

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