Tag "classic rock"
Revisiting the Rolling Stones’ ‘Ruby Tuesday’
The song was written, for the most part, by Keith Richards in 1966, inspired by Linda Keith, his girlfriend at the time, who had recently left him
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Mar 29, 2020: Alan Merrill, ‘I Love Rock ‘N Roll’ Writer, Dies
He recorded the song with his UK-based band, the Arrows, in 1975. Joan Jett first saw them perform it on TV while visiting England with the Runaways
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March 29, 2016: Andy ‘Thunderclap’ Newman Dies
The pianist in the group that bore his name and recorded the indelible 1960s anthem “Something in the Air” was a protege of Pete Townshend
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David Byrne and Choir Sing David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’
In 2018, the former Talking Heads frontman released a video of his cover of the classic, accompanied by a Canadian vocal choir
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Eagles Add Vince Gill for Festival Dates
Following the recent announcement that Glenn Frey’s son would perform with the Eagles this summer, now country giant Vince Gill has been added to the lineup
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The Eric Clapton – Pattie Boyd Wedding
“I’d rather she was with him than some dope.” That was George Harrison’s response when asked how he felt about his ex-wife marrying his friend
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How the Rolling Stones Tongue Logo Came To Be
When graphic artist John Pasche was asked to create artwork for the band, he had no idea he’d create the most famous logo in rock history
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Derek + the Dominos Play ‘The Johnny Cash Show’
Having just released their ambitious 2-LP Layla album, the British band perform on the country star’s TV series and are joined by two legends
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Mar 25, 1967: The Who, Cream Make U.S. Debut on Same Bill
Amidst the many bands playing at a New York concert hosted by DJ Murray the K were two that were new to American audiences
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George Harrison: Ding Dong, Ding Dong
On his solo album, Dark Horse, the former Beatle (and friends) recorded a song that heralds in a new year. Check out the Classic Video
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