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Oct 28, 1964: ‘The T.A.M.I Show’ Concert Filmed
It’s the hip granddaddy of rock concert movies with an amazing line-up of acts: The Rolling Stones, James Brown, Beach Boys, Supremes, Chuck Berry & more!
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The Magnificent Seven: Best Western Ever?
What a cast! Brynner, McQueen, Bronson, Vaughan, Coburn, Dexter, Buchholz. And in an inspired bit of casting, Eli Wallach, playing the Mexican bad guy.
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Oct 26, 1961: Bob Dylan Signs With Columbia Records
Dylan landed a major label recorded deal a mere 10 months after arriving in the Greenwich Village folk scene in 1961. Here’s how it happened.
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When Ronnie Wood Joined Hollywood Vampires For Jeff Beck Tribute
The guitarist joined the band’s Alice Cooper, Joe Perry and Johnny Depp at London’s O2 Arena
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Oct 25, 1991: Bill Graham Dies in Copter Crash
The most legendary promoter in the rock concert business escaped the Holocaust as a child to transform the industry with his Fillmore West & East venues
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Original ‘Airplane!’ Movie: Some Favorite Scenes
One of our all-time guilty pleasures is this 1980 comedy film which parodied various 1970s disaster movies. “I speak jive…”
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The Sony Walkman Was a Game Changer
This Classic Video shows the 1983 introduction of the newest Sony Walkman allowing people to listen to their choice of music while, well, walking.
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Oct 24, 2018: Tony Joe White, of ‘Polk Salad Annie’ Fame, Dies
His songs were recorded by many stars including Elvis. Brook Benton scored with “Rainy Night in Georgia.” White had just released a new LP
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Oct 24, 1962: James Brown Tracks ‘Live at the Apollo’
Simply put, it’s not just one of the artist’s greatest albums and live records ever, but considered one of the essential LPs in popular music
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Oct 24, 2017: Fats Domino Dies at Age 89
A New Orleans icon and massive influence on later rockers, his hits included “Blueberry Hill,” “Ain’t That a Shame” and “I’m Walkin’.”
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