Posts From Rob Patterson
B.B. King May Be Gone But the Thrill Remains
In our tribute, we describe how he gave his all to blues music, and as a result became its preeminent ambassador the world round.
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Bobby Whitlock Interview on Derek & the Dominos
Though the legendary band had a short run, their music still reverberates. Their co-founder / keyboardist talked about finally re-connecting with Eric Clapton.
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Woodstock: The Myth vs the Reality
The iconic ’69 Fest has both its myth and reality – not all that different. But over time the event’s public image has strayed from the truth.
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13 Best Rock Organists (& Their Most Killer Tracks)
Every one of the players here is an acknowledged master that helped etch the instrument into the rock music legacy.
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15 Cool Classic Rock Instrumentals
Don’t overlook these songs from the J. Geils Band, the Allman Brothers Band, Jeff Beck, The Who, and other classic rock legends.
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Ozzy Osbourne: A Publicity Insider’s Confessions
If you might think doing PR for Ozzy was hell, think again. He was a breeze and quite the lovable guy.
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Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk Festival: First-Hand Stories
Those who saw Bob Dylan play his first electric show at Newport in ’65 offer differing yet still compatible memories of that seminal rock music event.
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The Beatles at Budokan in 1966: Tokyo Rocks
The Fab Four catalog could add another great concert album to convey their live energy and brilliance: a show from their stand in Japan.
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Love & Mercy: Best Rock Star Biopic Ever?
The seemingly risky move of having two actors play Brian Wilson – Paul Dano as the young Beach Boy and John Cusack as the older Wilson – succeeds admirably.
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The Rolling Stones’ Summer of ‘Satisfaction’
In 1965, the Stones hit #1 for a 4-week run. Can later generations even comprehend what it felt like for those of us growing up back then?
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