The Fillmore And Bill Graham Story By: Otto Oddtoes | - Fillmore posters are your passion. You collect them, and treasure them as you know their value. Bill Graham, the man who made Fillmore and its posters collectibles, was a top notch promoter. Read on to know how the posters you collect became worth owning.
Bill Graham became synonymous with the Fillmore. But this happened after more than 40 years of Fillmore's existence. The Fillmore in San Francisco was built in 1912 and was then the Majestic Hall. This Italianate-style dance hall t ... Tags:
Recovery Advocates On Opiate Addiction By: PureOpt | - Located just outside of Thousand Oaks, California, Recovery Advocates and The Lake House a holistic, upscale and surprisingly affordable integrated drug rehab treatment center and sober living transitional home in the San Fernando Valley recently announced their upcoming open house in honor of famous drummer Gregg Coal Thomas. With over 25 years of sobriety and service work, impacting the lives of thousands of alcoholics & addicts nationwide, Thomas continues to push forward in he ... Tags:los angeles sober living, southern california detox, recovery
Drugs And Drugs And Rock N Roll By: Robin Smith | - Ever wondered what some songs are really about? Weve got a selection of tracks, all accused of hidden DRUG-themes. Are these Rockers guilty as charged? Or are we letting our imagination run away with us? You decide.
10. Peter Paul, and Mary Puff The Magic Dragon. Come on now, surely theres no defending this one with about a million possible pot references thrown in, and of course the title. Peter, Paul and Mary however, claim the song was inspired by Ogden Nashs The Tale of T ... Tags:Drugs, Rock n Roll, rolling Stones, Beatles, Byrds, LAs, Blur, Oasis, credeence clearwater revival, bowie
Ten Greatest Dylan Cover Versions By: Robin Smith | - When faced with the challenge of naming the ultimate Dylan covers, I think it may be easier to list artists who HAVENT covered Dylan. With hundreds of covers to choose from, we at Rokpool had a real job of selecting what we deemed to be most worthy. With the likes of Hendrix, Clapton and Neil Young in the running, it was no easy task. However, after a long heated debate in the office, we finally managed to get it down to the final 10.
All Time Best Songs By: Brian Jones | - Songs are important to most people. Music reflects the emotions and aspirations not just of the composer and singer but the listener as well. It makes listeners laugh when they are happy. Sentiments are more heartfelt during sad times.Some songs expose important social issues and make listeners act for remedy. Below is a list of the best and most influencial songs as compiled by Rolling Stone:
1. Like a Rolling Stone, Bob Dylan
2. Satisfaction, The Rolling Stones ... Tags:mp3, songs, albums
The Top 10 Most Famous Men With The First Name Of David By: Larry Truett | - For the past year I've been compiling famous names to list on my name numerology website. These are all noted individuals, but who are the most famous? Today let's count down the most famous men named David.
The most famous people (based on online chatter) with the first name David are:
10. David Gilmour - Musician (Pink Floyd)
9. David Slade - Director (30 Days of Night, Twilight: Eclipse)
Necessary Pain - How To Cope With Emotional Teething And Come Out Smiling By: Annie Passanisi | - "This too shall pass." For as long as I can remember my mother has used this phrase, attributed to King Solomon, to ease my pains. "This too shall pass" was her remedy to everything from menstrual cramps to the infidelity of my past beaus. And with good reason; the impermanence of painful times has been discussed in every religious text and most best-selling self-help books. Somewhere along the way, the words of the 1960s band The Byrds (quoting the Book of Ecclesiastes) became our pain-placatin ... Tags:SPARK magazine
Song By Song: Rubber Soul By: Marvin J Markus | - The Beatles were already leaving songs like "She Loves You" in the rear view mirror by 1965 and Rubber Soul shows that beyond a shadow of a doubt. They were advancing musically at an amazing rate. This is a song by song breakdown of this classic album.
#1 "Drive My Car" - The opener is really the only "rocker" on the album. It was sung and mostly written by McCartney. Although John Lennon did help with the lyrics, McCartney wrote the music on his own.
The History Of Garage Rock By: Thomas Stenumgaard | - Garage rock is a raw form of rock and roll that first became popular in the United States and Canada from around 1963 to 1967. During the 1960s garage rock was not recognized as a separate music genre and had no specific name. However, in the early 1970s, some rock critics began to label it as punk rock and later the name was changed to garage rock or '60s Punk to avoid confusion with the music of late 1970s punk rock bands such as the well-known Sex Pistols and The Clash.
Seven Essential Albums Of 1966 By: Marvin J Markus | - 1966 has to be one of the greatest years for music ever. Not only is the music from '66 timeless in that it still sounds amazing today. It also laid the groundwork for almost everything we hear today. All of the sounds of the late '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, and today were being laid down for the first time during this period. That's what was so exciting about popular music at that time, it was actually evolving right there for everyone to hear. These seven albums best represent the evolving sounds ... Tags:The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, Kinks, Byrds, Zappa
Turning Back The Clock By: Mike Greenhaus | - Tom Leadon and Randall Marshtwo of the original members of Mudcrutch alongside Tom Petty, Mike Campbell and later Benmont Trenchthe bands reunion has been nothing short of a dream. And while the other three members have notched countless sold-out amphitheaters and arenas under their belts, not to mention this past Super Bowl halftime show, as The Heartbreakers, its clear Mudcrutch has been revitalizing. We caught up with Campbell, Leadon and Marsh to hear how it was going half way th ... Tags:Tom Leadon, Randall Marsh, Mudcrutch, Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, Benmont Trench, band, reunion
Country Music - History And Development Drummers Guide Part Two By: Eric Starr | - This hybrid style was popularized by Country artists such as Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash, as well as Rock and Rollers such as Jerry Lee Lewis, and, of course, Elvis Presley. However, the louder, more raucous Rock sound tended to overwhelm the Country elements in Rockabilly, and today most Country enthusiasts insist that Rockabilly is a variety of Rock n' Roll rather than Country. Country went "pop" in the late 1950s with the "Nashville Sound" (which was dominant in Country for decades and, argu ... Tags:Country, Drum Solo, Ludwig Drum Sets, Ludwig Snare Drums
Bands Known By Initials By: Robert Benson | - In rock n' roll history there have been many bands whose moniker and names were shortened and universally recognized by abbreviated lettered names. Let's explore some popular initial nicknames of bands.
Creedence Clearwater Revival (also known as CCR) began churning out classic rock n' roll singles shortly after the John Fogerty led band formed in 1967. With their swamp-rock sound and style, the group amassed seventeen top 40 hits like Bad Moon Rising, Green River, and ... Tags:Rock & Roll History, CCR, Creedence Clearwater Revival, CSN&Y, CSN, BTO, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, ELO, ELP
George Harrison's 10 Best Beatles Songs By: Freddy R Bubble | - George Harrison is often referred to as the "quiet Beatle" and sometimes sadly even as the "forgotten Beatle" and that's due to the fact that he was in the same band as the greatest songwriting team in popular music history. Lennon/McCartney were good enough to overshadow almost anyone but that being the case Harrison wrote many great songs with The Beatles and that's what this article is set to highlight.
