Rock and Roll Memories
My 20 Years at Tower Records
Jackson Griffith shares some of his experiences working for the chain during the heyday of record retailing. “It was a great ride while it lasted.”
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Huey Lewis’ Last Known Performance After Hearing Loss: 2018
He canceled his tour earlier that year, telling The Today Show, “I can’t hear music.” Six months later, he sang a favorite for the first time in 8 months
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When Phil Collins Opened His 1st U.S. Tour in 12 Years
He sat throughout most of these performances, due to hip and back surgeries, but still treated his fans to songs from his extensive catalog
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A Day in the Park With Chuck Berry and Joan Jett
Music industry veteran Steve Leeds shares a story about a tour stop with Joan Jett in St. Louis and an unforgettable drive in their special guest’s Cadillac
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2022’s Star-Studded Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in London
The benefit featured great sets from the James Gang, Pretenders, among many others, including a surprise performance from Paul McCartney
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Charlie Watts’ Final Concert: Rolling Stones’ 2019 Tour
The No Filter tour was marked by off stage headlines as much as for its artistic and financial triumph. Mick Jagger made a quick return after health issues
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Glen Campbell’s Early Session Career Recalled
The producer-director of The Wrecking Crew, the documentary of the renowned Los Angeles studio musicians from the 1960s, shares his personal thoughts and memories
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Rolling With Jerry: When Garcia Welcomed a College Kid to the Dead’s HQ
In the summer of 1971, the author and a friend decided to go visit the Grateful Dead. What resulted was an afternoon they’ve never forgotten.
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When Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks Shared the Stage For the Last Time
The pair reunited onstage for the last time to perform their 1981 hit “Start Draggin’ My Heart Around” at Hyde Park, during the Heartbreakers’ 40th anniversary tour
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Remember the Left Banke and Their Hit, ‘Walk Away Renée’?
The group’s biggest hit, 1966’s ‘Walk Away Renee,” was written by a band member who became infatuated with the girlfriend of another.
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