I am still doing band and CD reviews for the independent online radio station www.ilike2rock.net and I have just listened to an inventive 'Southern Rock' band and want to share their music.
Old Southern Moonshine Revival
by Robert Benson
Itching for some fresh down-home ‘Southern Rock?’ You can’t go wrong with the North Carolina–based band called Old Southern Moonshine Revival who have released a compelling array of rootsy country sounds on their debut CD called “Old Southern.”
With interwoven harmonies, inventive melodies and a bit of Southern nostalgia, the band may remind some of the Marshall Tucker Band, Mason Profit or the iconic Allman Brothers Band.
But what Old Southern Moonshine Revival is able to accomplish is to bring these classic sounds into the 2000’s and add their distinctive stamp on the Southern Rock genre. In fact, the Revival are in the top 25 Unsigned Southern Rock Bands on MySpace, a hefty feat indeed!
The cut “2 Shells Gone Now,” is a classic ‘storytelling’ rock song that is expertly played and sung with artistic confidence. “Alabama” is an acoustic gem, a banjo laced lullaby of sorts about a man missing his home. The song “New pair Of Boots” is a tongue-in-cheek ditty about leaving your loved one and has a delicious catchiness to it. The alcohol silliness of “Sobered Up My Drunk” is another acoustic country gem about love gone wrong and is played with obvious zest.
But Old Southern Moonshine Revival really shines with the cut “Solo Whiskey Travelin' Blues,” with impeccable harmonies, fine acoustics and is the band’s signature song. “Kitchen Floor” is a mellow country gem with poignant lyrics and an intoxicating palette of piano work. The guys have fun and cut loose with the cut “Shouldn’t Have Fed Me The Whiskey Tonight,” a country-rock classic.
It is easy to see why the group is a popular destination on MySpace and this popularity has led the band to be named one of the top 50 Unsigned Country Bands. Years from now I am sure that they will be regarded as one of the top Southern Rock bands of all time.
Old Southern Moonshine Revival is:
Kenny Taylor-bass
The Kemist-electric/lead guitar/vocals
Brent Bennett-drums/percussion/vocals
Ryan Puckett-piano/organ
For more information:
http://www.ilike2rock.net/members/89/
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Monday, March 10, 2008
BandT-Shirts.net now open!
As I try to keep up with the demands of my readers, I have just opened up a new site called http://www.bandt-shirts.net/
I have incorporated many sites all rolled into one. Browse for classic band t-shirts, animal tees, band hoodies, classic posters, three stooges tees, biker t-shirts,classic car t-shirts, heavy metal tees, Beatles' t-shirts and much more! Stop by for a visit today!
Kingblind.com
I have recently found a very interesting and informative site for all music lovers. Music News, Album & Concerts Reviews, MP3's, Music Videos, Art / Entertainment and much more!
Take a stroll over to: http://www.kingblind.com/ and tell Morgan I sent you by!
This Day In Music History- March 10
Dean Torrence of Jan & Dean ("Drag City") turns 68.
LaVern Baker ("Jim Dandy") died from heart failure in 1997.
Andy Gibb ("I Just Want To Be Your Everything") died from a viral infection of his heart in 1988.
In 1979, at the invitation of country star Porter Wagoner, James Brown performed at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, singing "Your Cheatin' Heart,” "Tennessee Waltz" and "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag.” Some Country artists such as Jean Shepard complained, but others like Barbara Mandrell said that Brown should have been invited five years earlier.
In 2005, Danny Joe Brown, lead singer of Southern rockers Molly Hatchet, died from pneumonia complications. The 53-year-old rocker once released a solo album credited to Danny Joe Brown and the Danny Joe Brown Band.
In 2005, Dave Blood, bassist with punk rockers the Dead Milkmen, committed suicide. The Milkmen's 1988 single "Punk Rock Girl" was an MTV staple.
In 2003, a Spanish hairdresser pays over a thousand dollars for a lock of hair George Harrison cut off in 1964. The hair will be displayed in Rafael Pages' hairdressing museum in Barcelona. (hairdressing museum?)
John Lennon released his cover of Ben E. King's "Stand by Me" as a single in the U.S. in 1975.
In 1971, Beatles manager Allen Klein was barred from involvement in the band's affairs as the Fab Four's career together winds down. According to legend, it is also on this night that John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr go to Paul McCartney's London townhouse and throw a brick through one of the windows. (All You Need Is Love)
In 1966, Edie Brickell was born in Oak Cliff, Texas.
The Beatles' "Eight Days a Week" goes to No. 1 in 1965. It's the first single by a British act to top the American charts but not make the charts in Britain, where it was unreleased.
In 1964, Neneh Cherry, the innovative R&B/hip-hop singer responsible for the "Buffalo Stance," was born in Stockholm.
Jeff Ament, the bassist in Pearl Jam and leader of Three Fish, was born in Big Sandy, Montana in 1963.
Pop mastermind Tom Scholz of Boston was born in Toledo, Ohio in 1947.
In 1955 RCA Records placed a half page ad in Billboard Magazine claiming that Elvis Presley was 'the new singing rage’.
In 1964, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel recorded "The Sounds Of Silence" as an acoustic duo. It wasn't until electric guitar, bass and drums were added that the song would become a hit.
In 1973, Pink Floyd's "Dark Side Of The Moon" was released in America, where it would spent over 740 weeks on the chart.
Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" found its way from B-side obscurity to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1979. It was also a #1 in the UK.
Today in 1962, the song "Hey! Baby" by Bruce Channel topped the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.
LaVern Baker ("Jim Dandy") died from heart failure in 1997.
Andy Gibb ("I Just Want To Be Your Everything") died from a viral infection of his heart in 1988.
In 1979, at the invitation of country star Porter Wagoner, James Brown performed at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, singing "Your Cheatin' Heart,” "Tennessee Waltz" and "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag.” Some Country artists such as Jean Shepard complained, but others like Barbara Mandrell said that Brown should have been invited five years earlier.
In 2005, Danny Joe Brown, lead singer of Southern rockers Molly Hatchet, died from pneumonia complications. The 53-year-old rocker once released a solo album credited to Danny Joe Brown and the Danny Joe Brown Band.
In 2005, Dave Blood, bassist with punk rockers the Dead Milkmen, committed suicide. The Milkmen's 1988 single "Punk Rock Girl" was an MTV staple.
In 2003, a Spanish hairdresser pays over a thousand dollars for a lock of hair George Harrison cut off in 1964. The hair will be displayed in Rafael Pages' hairdressing museum in Barcelona. (hairdressing museum?)
John Lennon released his cover of Ben E. King's "Stand by Me" as a single in the U.S. in 1975.
In 1971, Beatles manager Allen Klein was barred from involvement in the band's affairs as the Fab Four's career together winds down. According to legend, it is also on this night that John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr go to Paul McCartney's London townhouse and throw a brick through one of the windows. (All You Need Is Love)
In 1966, Edie Brickell was born in Oak Cliff, Texas.
The Beatles' "Eight Days a Week" goes to No. 1 in 1965. It's the first single by a British act to top the American charts but not make the charts in Britain, where it was unreleased.
In 1964, Neneh Cherry, the innovative R&B/hip-hop singer responsible for the "Buffalo Stance," was born in Stockholm.
Jeff Ament, the bassist in Pearl Jam and leader of Three Fish, was born in Big Sandy, Montana in 1963.
Pop mastermind Tom Scholz of Boston was born in Toledo, Ohio in 1947.
In 1955 RCA Records placed a half page ad in Billboard Magazine claiming that Elvis Presley was 'the new singing rage’.
In 1964, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel recorded "The Sounds Of Silence" as an acoustic duo. It wasn't until electric guitar, bass and drums were added that the song would become a hit.
In 1973, Pink Floyd's "Dark Side Of The Moon" was released in America, where it would spent over 740 weeks on the chart.
Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" found its way from B-side obscurity to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1979. It was also a #1 in the UK.
Today in 1962, the song "Hey! Baby" by Bruce Channel topped the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
This Day In Music History- March 8
Birthday wishes to Randy Meisner who was born in 1947.
Ron “Pig Pigpen” McKernan, keyboardist and vocalist with the Grateful Dead, died of liver failure in 1973.
Micky Dolenz of the Monkees ("I'm A Believer") turns 63.
"Little" Peggy March ("I Will Follow Him") is 60.
Songwriter Carole Bayer-Sager ("Groovy Kind Of Love", "Midnight Blue", "Nobody Does It Better" and many others) is 61.
In 1970, Diana Ross made her first solo concert appearance, in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Elvis Presley's "Stay Away Joe" movie debuts in 1968.
In 1962, the Beatles made their British national radio debut, singing "Dream Baby", "Maybelline" and "Please Mr. Postman" on the BBC's "Teenagers' Turn" program. (Pete Best on the drums)
The Dave Clark Five make the first of 18 appearances on CBS-TV's "Ed Sullivan Show" in 1964.
Bad Company played their first gig in Newcastle, England in 1974.
Paul McCartney pleads guilty to having grown marijuana on his Scottish farm. He's fined the British equivalent of $240. The singer explains that a fan gave him the seeds, and he didn't know what kind of plants would blossom from them. (great excuse, can I use that one?)
In 1971, Radio Hanoi played Jimi Hendrix's interpretation of "The Star-Spangled Banner" to the troops after receiving the tape from activist Abbie Hoffman.
In 1968, the Fillmore East opened for business in New York at Second Avenue and Sixth Street in the East Village. The opening bill features the eclectic mix of bluesman Albert King, folkie Tim Buckley, and the San Francisco phenomenons Big Brother & the Holding Company.
Gary Numan was born in Hammersmith, England in 1958. His No. 9 single "Cars" would go on to achieve immortality in numerous advertisements.
“Proud Mary” was Creedence Clearwater Revival’s first million selling single in 1969.
Having left Spooky Tooth for a solo career, Gary Wright got a gold record for “Dream Weaver” in 1976.
In 1978, Steely Dan went platinum (sales over a million) for the first time with their “Aja” album.
Just four weeks after being released in 1959, Frankie Avalon's "Venus" topped the US singles charts.
In 1963, over 25,000 people attended the March 8th funeral for country singer Patsy Cline, killed three days earlier in a plane crash. (what a voice!)
Also in 1963, The Four Tops inked a deal with Berry Gordy's Motown label and received a $400 signing bonus.
Olivia Newton-John's "Have You Never Been Mellow" becomes her second Billboard number one record in 1975. She would go on to have three more.
Adam Faith suffered a fatal heart attack on March 8th, 2003 at the age of 62. He was one of England's major pop stars in the early 1960s and enjoyed a run of eleven British Top 20 hits prior to the arrival of the Beatles.
Ron “Pig Pigpen” McKernan, keyboardist and vocalist with the Grateful Dead, died of liver failure in 1973.
Micky Dolenz of the Monkees ("I'm A Believer") turns 63.
"Little" Peggy March ("I Will Follow Him") is 60.
Songwriter Carole Bayer-Sager ("Groovy Kind Of Love", "Midnight Blue", "Nobody Does It Better" and many others) is 61.
In 1970, Diana Ross made her first solo concert appearance, in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Elvis Presley's "Stay Away Joe" movie debuts in 1968.
In 1962, the Beatles made their British national radio debut, singing "Dream Baby", "Maybelline" and "Please Mr. Postman" on the BBC's "Teenagers' Turn" program. (Pete Best on the drums)
The Dave Clark Five make the first of 18 appearances on CBS-TV's "Ed Sullivan Show" in 1964.
Bad Company played their first gig in Newcastle, England in 1974.
Paul McCartney pleads guilty to having grown marijuana on his Scottish farm. He's fined the British equivalent of $240. The singer explains that a fan gave him the seeds, and he didn't know what kind of plants would blossom from them. (great excuse, can I use that one?)
In 1971, Radio Hanoi played Jimi Hendrix's interpretation of "The Star-Spangled Banner" to the troops after receiving the tape from activist Abbie Hoffman.
In 1968, the Fillmore East opened for business in New York at Second Avenue and Sixth Street in the East Village. The opening bill features the eclectic mix of bluesman Albert King, folkie Tim Buckley, and the San Francisco phenomenons Big Brother & the Holding Company.
Gary Numan was born in Hammersmith, England in 1958. His No. 9 single "Cars" would go on to achieve immortality in numerous advertisements.
“Proud Mary” was Creedence Clearwater Revival’s first million selling single in 1969.
Having left Spooky Tooth for a solo career, Gary Wright got a gold record for “Dream Weaver” in 1976.
In 1978, Steely Dan went platinum (sales over a million) for the first time with their “Aja” album.
Just four weeks after being released in 1959, Frankie Avalon's "Venus" topped the US singles charts.
In 1963, over 25,000 people attended the March 8th funeral for country singer Patsy Cline, killed three days earlier in a plane crash. (what a voice!)
Also in 1963, The Four Tops inked a deal with Berry Gordy's Motown label and received a $400 signing bonus.
Olivia Newton-John's "Have You Never Been Mellow" becomes her second Billboard number one record in 1975. She would go on to have three more.
Adam Faith suffered a fatal heart attack on March 8th, 2003 at the age of 62. He was one of England's major pop stars in the early 1960s and enjoyed a run of eleven British Top 20 hits prior to the arrival of the Beatles.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Metallica to reissue on vinyl
Metallica are going to reissue their back catalogue. On vinyl!
"While we're finishing up the new album, we told the dudes at the record company we thought it might be cool to dust off the old tapes and get all retro with some vinyl re-releases..."
The first two albums, Kill 'Em All and Ride the Lightning are scheduled for release on 15 April in the US and soon after the rest of the world.
"There will be two versions...one like the original on a single disc spinning at 33 1/3, the other a two disc, 180 gram vinyl, 45 rpm package all in a double gatefold. The music was half speed mastered from the original analog tapes at Mobile Fidelity to bring you audiophile quality."
"While we're finishing up the new album, we told the dudes at the record company we thought it might be cool to dust off the old tapes and get all retro with some vinyl re-releases..."
The first two albums, Kill 'Em All and Ride the Lightning are scheduled for release on 15 April in the US and soon after the rest of the world.
"There will be two versions...one like the original on a single disc spinning at 33 1/3, the other a two disc, 180 gram vinyl, 45 rpm package all in a double gatefold. The music was half speed mastered from the original analog tapes at Mobile Fidelity to bring you audiophile quality."
Thursday, March 6, 2008
KILLING JOKE BACK CATALOGUE TO BE RELEASED ON VINYL
Killing Joke's back catalogue is going to be released on limited edition double gatefold 180g virgin DMM vinyl early next year through Let Them Eat Vinyl.
This Day In Music History- March 6
Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour was born in 1946.
In 1965, the number of British singles in Billboard's' Top 100: 25
The Temptations hit #1 with "My Girl" in 1965.
Mary Wilson of the Supremes ("Where Did Our Love Go") is 64.
Kiki Dee turns 61. The English singer is best remembered for dueting with Elton John on the million-selling "Don't Go Breaking My Heart."
Sylvia Vanderpool Robinson ("Pillow Talk", and one-half of Mickey & Sylvia-- "Love Is Strange") is 72.
King Floyd ("Groove Me") died of complications from a stroke and diabetes in 2006.
In 2005, legendary metal DJ Tommy Vance died after suffering a stroke in the U.K. His “Friday Night Rock Show” on BBC Radio One introduced audiences to the New Wave of British Heavy Metal's leading lights, including Iron Maiden and Def Leppard.
Blues legend Lowell Fulson died in 1999. His signature tracks include "Reconsider Baby" and "Lonely Hours."
In 1995, Soulful reggae singer Delroy Wilson died in Kingston, Jamaica, at age 46. His tunes include "Once Upon a Time" and "I've Tried My Best."
Elvis fans go wild, critics despair as Elvis Presley's Kissin' Cousins premiered in 1964. Only a cameo by Teri Garr enlivens the tedious story of Army guy Presley romancing a relative.
Jerry Naylor, a member of Buddy Holly & the Crickets was born in Stephenville, Texas in 1939.
Bob Wills was born in Kosse, Texas in 1905. With his Texas Playboys, he turned western swing into a national phenomenon during the '30s and '40s.
The Go-Go’s hit #1 for a seven week stay in 1982, with their album “Beauty And The Beat."
Dick Clark’s American Bandstand podium was given to the Smithsonian in 1982.
In 2000, Eric Clapton gets a third induction into the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame – a first. He’s in as a member of the Yardbirds and Cream.
The Diamonds become one of the first Canadian artists to have success in the United States when their hit "Little Darlin" reaches #2 on the Billboard Pop chart and #3 on the R&B chart in 1957.
Charles Manson released an album called "Lie" to help raise money for his defense in the Tate-LeBianca murder trial in 1970. The album jacket is made to look like a cover of Life magazine with the letter f removed from the word Life. In the mid sixties, Manson had been a wanna-be musician who befriended Beach Boys' drummer Dennis Wilson, eventually talking the group into recording one of his songs, "Cease To Exist". The title was changed to "Never Learn Not To Love" and was released as the "B" side of the single "Bluebirds Over The Mountain", which eventually climbed to number 61 in early 1969, giving Manson a hit record on Billboard's Hot 100. Another song, "Look at Your Game Girl," was later covered by Guns N' Roses.
In 1973, attempts to bring Elvis Presley to the UK for shows at London's Earl's Court failed when promoters were told that Elvis had US tour and filming commitments. The real reason was that Elvis' manager, Colonel Tom Parker was an illegal US immigrant and would not leave the country for fear he would not be allowed back in.
In 1976, England's EMI Records re-issued twenty-three Beatles singles including "Yesterday," which had never been released as a 45 in the UK. All 23 records made the British chart.
In 2001, Led Zeppelin was named as "the most bootlegged band" when 422 illegal albums were counted. The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and The Beatles were next in line with over 350 unauthorized titles available.
Also in 2001, Mike "Smitty" Smith, the original drummer for Paul Revere and the Raiders died of natural causes at his home in Hawaii on March 6th, at the age of 58.
In 1965, the number of British singles in Billboard's' Top 100: 25
The Temptations hit #1 with "My Girl" in 1965.
Mary Wilson of the Supremes ("Where Did Our Love Go") is 64.
Kiki Dee turns 61. The English singer is best remembered for dueting with Elton John on the million-selling "Don't Go Breaking My Heart."
Sylvia Vanderpool Robinson ("Pillow Talk", and one-half of Mickey & Sylvia-- "Love Is Strange") is 72.
King Floyd ("Groove Me") died of complications from a stroke and diabetes in 2006.
In 2005, legendary metal DJ Tommy Vance died after suffering a stroke in the U.K. His “Friday Night Rock Show” on BBC Radio One introduced audiences to the New Wave of British Heavy Metal's leading lights, including Iron Maiden and Def Leppard.
Blues legend Lowell Fulson died in 1999. His signature tracks include "Reconsider Baby" and "Lonely Hours."
In 1995, Soulful reggae singer Delroy Wilson died in Kingston, Jamaica, at age 46. His tunes include "Once Upon a Time" and "I've Tried My Best."
Elvis fans go wild, critics despair as Elvis Presley's Kissin' Cousins premiered in 1964. Only a cameo by Teri Garr enlivens the tedious story of Army guy Presley romancing a relative.
Jerry Naylor, a member of Buddy Holly & the Crickets was born in Stephenville, Texas in 1939.
Bob Wills was born in Kosse, Texas in 1905. With his Texas Playboys, he turned western swing into a national phenomenon during the '30s and '40s.
The Go-Go’s hit #1 for a seven week stay in 1982, with their album “Beauty And The Beat."
Dick Clark’s American Bandstand podium was given to the Smithsonian in 1982.
In 2000, Eric Clapton gets a third induction into the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame – a first. He’s in as a member of the Yardbirds and Cream.
The Diamonds become one of the first Canadian artists to have success in the United States when their hit "Little Darlin" reaches #2 on the Billboard Pop chart and #3 on the R&B chart in 1957.
Charles Manson released an album called "Lie" to help raise money for his defense in the Tate-LeBianca murder trial in 1970. The album jacket is made to look like a cover of Life magazine with the letter f removed from the word Life. In the mid sixties, Manson had been a wanna-be musician who befriended Beach Boys' drummer Dennis Wilson, eventually talking the group into recording one of his songs, "Cease To Exist". The title was changed to "Never Learn Not To Love" and was released as the "B" side of the single "Bluebirds Over The Mountain", which eventually climbed to number 61 in early 1969, giving Manson a hit record on Billboard's Hot 100. Another song, "Look at Your Game Girl," was later covered by Guns N' Roses.
In 1973, attempts to bring Elvis Presley to the UK for shows at London's Earl's Court failed when promoters were told that Elvis had US tour and filming commitments. The real reason was that Elvis' manager, Colonel Tom Parker was an illegal US immigrant and would not leave the country for fear he would not be allowed back in.
In 1976, England's EMI Records re-issued twenty-three Beatles singles including "Yesterday," which had never been released as a 45 in the UK. All 23 records made the British chart.
In 2001, Led Zeppelin was named as "the most bootlegged band" when 422 illegal albums were counted. The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and The Beatles were next in line with over 350 unauthorized titles available.
Also in 2001, Mike "Smitty" Smith, the original drummer for Paul Revere and the Raiders died of natural causes at his home in Hawaii on March 6th, at the age of 58.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
This Day In Music History- March 4
In 1968, 'We’re Only in It for the Money,' by the Mothers of Invention, was released. Composed by bandleader Frank Zappa, it satirizes of hippie culture and the Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper.'
Chris Rea ("Fool If You Think It's Over") turns 57.
Bobby Womack ("Looking For A Love") is 64.
Lyricist Howard Greenfield died in Los Angeles in 1986. With Neil Sedaka, he wrote Brill Building standards such as "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” "Love Will Keep Us Together" and "Stupid Cupid."
In 2001, Glenn Hughes of the Village People ("Macho Man") died of lung cancer and was buried in his leather biker outfit.
John Lennon caused a major stir in the United States in 1966 when London's Evening Standard newspaper published an interview with him in which he remarks, "Christianity will go. It will vanish and shrink. I needn't argue that. I'm right and will be proved right. We're more popular than Jesus right now." Lennon would later apologize, explaining that what he meant was "the way some people carry on, (screaming at their concerts) you'd think we were more popular than Jesus Christ". Thousands of Beatle records were smashed at mass rallies and some radio stations quit playing their songs altogether. John's apology was eventually accepted by most and time has healed the wounds.
In 1970, Janis Joplin was fined $200 for onstage profanity by a Tampa, Florida judge.
An icy car crash sent Temptations members Eddie Kendricks and Otis Williams to a Sommerset, Pennsylvania hospital in 1968.
Jason Newsted (from Metallica) was born in 1963.
Today in 1989, the song "Lost in Your Eyes" by Debbie Gibson topped the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.
The Band pianist and vocalist Richard Manuel hanged himself following a gig at the Cheek to Cheek nightclub in Winter Park, Fla. He was 41.
Guitarist Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top was born in Houston in 1950.
Yes founding bass player Chris Squire was born in London in 1948.
Happy birthday to Evan Dando of the Lemonheads, who entered the world in 1967.
The Rolling Stones hit #1 with “Ruby Tuesday” in 1967. But censorship efforts swirling around the classic “Let’s Spend The Night Together” (on the flip side) cause that song to stall at #55.
Steve (then known as Stevie) Winwood left the Spencer Davis Group to form Traffic in 1967.
Badfinger received a gold record for "Day after Day" in 1972.
The Bee Gees were the hottest act around in 1978, when they helped their younger brother Andy to the top spot on Billboard's Hot 100 by writing his hit, "(Love Is) Thicker Than Water". Their own tune, "Stayin' Alive" was pushed back to number 2, while another of their compositions, "Emotion" by Samantha Sang, sat at number 4 and "Night Fever" was number 5.
Also in 1978, the US internal Revenue Service carried out a dawn raid at the home of Jerry Lee Lewis and removed cars worth over $170,000, to pay off his back taxes.
In 1999, Cher had her first Billboard number one single in 25 years with "Believe." The last time she topped the chart was with 1974's "Dark Lady."
Chris Rea ("Fool If You Think It's Over") turns 57.
Bobby Womack ("Looking For A Love") is 64.
Lyricist Howard Greenfield died in Los Angeles in 1986. With Neil Sedaka, he wrote Brill Building standards such as "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” "Love Will Keep Us Together" and "Stupid Cupid."
In 2001, Glenn Hughes of the Village People ("Macho Man") died of lung cancer and was buried in his leather biker outfit.
John Lennon caused a major stir in the United States in 1966 when London's Evening Standard newspaper published an interview with him in which he remarks, "Christianity will go. It will vanish and shrink. I needn't argue that. I'm right and will be proved right. We're more popular than Jesus right now." Lennon would later apologize, explaining that what he meant was "the way some people carry on, (screaming at their concerts) you'd think we were more popular than Jesus Christ". Thousands of Beatle records were smashed at mass rallies and some radio stations quit playing their songs altogether. John's apology was eventually accepted by most and time has healed the wounds.
In 1970, Janis Joplin was fined $200 for onstage profanity by a Tampa, Florida judge.
An icy car crash sent Temptations members Eddie Kendricks and Otis Williams to a Sommerset, Pennsylvania hospital in 1968.
Jason Newsted (from Metallica) was born in 1963.
Today in 1989, the song "Lost in Your Eyes" by Debbie Gibson topped the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.
The Band pianist and vocalist Richard Manuel hanged himself following a gig at the Cheek to Cheek nightclub in Winter Park, Fla. He was 41.
Guitarist Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top was born in Houston in 1950.
Yes founding bass player Chris Squire was born in London in 1948.
Happy birthday to Evan Dando of the Lemonheads, who entered the world in 1967.
The Rolling Stones hit #1 with “Ruby Tuesday” in 1967. But censorship efforts swirling around the classic “Let’s Spend The Night Together” (on the flip side) cause that song to stall at #55.
Steve (then known as Stevie) Winwood left the Spencer Davis Group to form Traffic in 1967.
Badfinger received a gold record for "Day after Day" in 1972.
The Bee Gees were the hottest act around in 1978, when they helped their younger brother Andy to the top spot on Billboard's Hot 100 by writing his hit, "(Love Is) Thicker Than Water". Their own tune, "Stayin' Alive" was pushed back to number 2, while another of their compositions, "Emotion" by Samantha Sang, sat at number 4 and "Night Fever" was number 5.
Also in 1978, the US internal Revenue Service carried out a dawn raid at the home of Jerry Lee Lewis and removed cars worth over $170,000, to pay off his back taxes.
In 1999, Cher had her first Billboard number one single in 25 years with "Believe." The last time she topped the chart was with 1974's "Dark Lady."
Monday, March 3, 2008
Jeff Healey Dies at 41
This from the AP wire:
Blind Guitarist Jeff Healey Dies at 41
TORONTO (AP) — Blind rock and jazz musician Jeff Healey has died after a lifelong battle against cancer. He was 41.
Healey died Sunday evening in a Toronto hospital, said bandmate Colin Bray, who was in the room with Healey's family when the guitarist died.
The Grammy-nominated Healey rose to stardom as the leader of the Jeff Healey Band, a rock-oriented trio that gained international acclaim and platinum record sales with the 1988 album "See the Light." The album included the hit single "Angel Eyes."
Healey had battled cancer since age 1, when a rare form of retinal cancer known as Retinoblastoma claimed his eyesight.
Due to his blindness, Healey taught himself to play guitar by laying the instrument across his lap.
His unique playing style, combined with his blues-oriented vocals, earned him a reputation as a teenage musical prodigy. He shared stages with George Harrison, B.B. King and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Bray said he and many others expected the guitarist to rally from this latest illness.
"I don't think any of us thought this was going to happen," Bray said. "We just thought he was going to bounce back as he always does."
Healey had undergone numerous operations in recent years to remove tumors from his lungs and leg.
Bray and fellow bandmate Gary Scriven remembered their frontman as a musician of rare abilities with a generous nature and wicked sense of humor.
Healey's true love was jazz, the genre that dominated his three most recent albums.
His love of jazz led him to host radio shows in Canada where he spun long-forgotten numbers from his personal collection of over 30,000 vinyl records.
His death came weeks before the release of his first rock album in eight years.
"Mess of Blues" is slated for a North American release on April 22.
He is survived by his wife, Christie, and two children.
Blind Guitarist Jeff Healey Dies at 41
TORONTO (AP) — Blind rock and jazz musician Jeff Healey has died after a lifelong battle against cancer. He was 41.
Healey died Sunday evening in a Toronto hospital, said bandmate Colin Bray, who was in the room with Healey's family when the guitarist died.
The Grammy-nominated Healey rose to stardom as the leader of the Jeff Healey Band, a rock-oriented trio that gained international acclaim and platinum record sales with the 1988 album "See the Light." The album included the hit single "Angel Eyes."
Healey had battled cancer since age 1, when a rare form of retinal cancer known as Retinoblastoma claimed his eyesight.
Due to his blindness, Healey taught himself to play guitar by laying the instrument across his lap.
His unique playing style, combined with his blues-oriented vocals, earned him a reputation as a teenage musical prodigy. He shared stages with George Harrison, B.B. King and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Bray said he and many others expected the guitarist to rally from this latest illness.
"I don't think any of us thought this was going to happen," Bray said. "We just thought he was going to bounce back as he always does."
Healey had undergone numerous operations in recent years to remove tumors from his lungs and leg.
Bray and fellow bandmate Gary Scriven remembered their frontman as a musician of rare abilities with a generous nature and wicked sense of humor.
Healey's true love was jazz, the genre that dominated his three most recent albums.
His love of jazz led him to host radio shows in Canada where he spun long-forgotten numbers from his personal collection of over 30,000 vinyl records.
His death came weeks before the release of his first rock album in eight years.
"Mess of Blues" is slated for a North American release on April 22.
He is survived by his wife, Christie, and two children.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
This Day In Music History- March 2
In 1999, Dusty Springfield died of breast cancer on the day she was scheduled to receive the Order of the British Empire (OBE) from the queen of England and two weeks before her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Edwin Starr hits #1 with "War" in 1970.
The late Karen Carpenter ("Close To You") was born in 1950.
Lou Reed ("Walk On The Wild Side") turns 64.
Eddie Money ("Two Tickets To Paradise") is 59.
John Cowsill of the Cowsills ("Hair") celebrates his 52nd birthday.
Filming begins on the Beatles movie, "A Hard Day's Night" in 1964.
Vee-Jay Records in Chicago creates the Tollie label in 1964 and released "Twist And Shout" by the Beatles on it.
Birthday wishes to Jon Bon Jovi who was born in 1962.
Today in 1963, the song "Walk Like a Man" by the Four Seasons topped the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.
"Seasons in the Sun" by Terry Jacks topped the charts in 1974 and stayed there for 3 weeks. It was recommended by Jacks to The Beach Boys, who did record it, but declined to release it. Their decision worked out well for Jacks, who sold over eleven and a half million copies of the record.
In 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono perform at a jazz festival in Cambridge, England, where they record "Let's Go On Flying," "Snow Is Falling All the Time," "Don't Worry Kyoko," "Song for John," and "Cambridge 1969." It's the first time a Beatle has performed solo.
In 1960, Elvis Presley leaves Germany after having served two years in the Army. While the plane is refueling in Prestwich, Scotland, the King of Rock 'n' Roll greets fans through a fence. It's the only time he ever visited Britain.
Rory Gallagher, known for his ubiquitous plaid shirts, was born in Ballyshannon in 1949.
Influential flat-picking guitarist Doc Watson was born in Deep Gap, N.C. in 1923.
Missing Persons vocalist, Dale Bozzio (born Dale Frances Consalvi) has a birthday today. She’s a Playboy Bunny before pursuing a music career. She was born in 1955.
Coldplay’s frontman (and occasional lead guitarist and pianist), Chris Martin, entered the world in 1967.
Stevie Wonder’s “Innervisions” scores five Grammys including Album of the Year in 1974.
“Don’t Look Back In Anger” is the #1 song in the U.K. in 1996. The Oasis track debuts in the top spot.
Bo Diddley had his first recording session at Universal Recording Studio in Chicago in 1955, where he lays down "Bo Diddley", which will top the R&B chart by the following June.
In 1983, Sony, Philips and Polygram introduce a new digital audio system called a compact disc that contains up to 1 hour of music.
21 years after its initial release, "All Right Now" by Free reached #2 on the UK singles chart in 1991, when it was reissued to coincide with its use in a Wrigleys Chewing gum TV ad.
Hank Ballard, the writer and original performer of "The Twist", died March 2nd at his Los Angeles home after suffering from throat cancer. His exact age is uncertain as most biographies say he was 66, but friends say he was actually 75. He originally released "The Twist" on the B-side of his 1959 tune "Teardrops On Your Letter", but after Chubby Checker took the song to number one, Ballard re-released his version and had a top 30 hit with it as well in 1960. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
Edwin Starr hits #1 with "War" in 1970.
The late Karen Carpenter ("Close To You") was born in 1950.
Lou Reed ("Walk On The Wild Side") turns 64.
Eddie Money ("Two Tickets To Paradise") is 59.
John Cowsill of the Cowsills ("Hair") celebrates his 52nd birthday.
Filming begins on the Beatles movie, "A Hard Day's Night" in 1964.
Vee-Jay Records in Chicago creates the Tollie label in 1964 and released "Twist And Shout" by the Beatles on it.
Birthday wishes to Jon Bon Jovi who was born in 1962.
Today in 1963, the song "Walk Like a Man" by the Four Seasons topped the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.
"Seasons in the Sun" by Terry Jacks topped the charts in 1974 and stayed there for 3 weeks. It was recommended by Jacks to The Beach Boys, who did record it, but declined to release it. Their decision worked out well for Jacks, who sold over eleven and a half million copies of the record.
In 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono perform at a jazz festival in Cambridge, England, where they record "Let's Go On Flying," "Snow Is Falling All the Time," "Don't Worry Kyoko," "Song for John," and "Cambridge 1969." It's the first time a Beatle has performed solo.
In 1960, Elvis Presley leaves Germany after having served two years in the Army. While the plane is refueling in Prestwich, Scotland, the King of Rock 'n' Roll greets fans through a fence. It's the only time he ever visited Britain.
Rory Gallagher, known for his ubiquitous plaid shirts, was born in Ballyshannon in 1949.
Influential flat-picking guitarist Doc Watson was born in Deep Gap, N.C. in 1923.
Missing Persons vocalist, Dale Bozzio (born Dale Frances Consalvi) has a birthday today. She’s a Playboy Bunny before pursuing a music career. She was born in 1955.
Coldplay’s frontman (and occasional lead guitarist and pianist), Chris Martin, entered the world in 1967.
Stevie Wonder’s “Innervisions” scores five Grammys including Album of the Year in 1974.
“Don’t Look Back In Anger” is the #1 song in the U.K. in 1996. The Oasis track debuts in the top spot.
Bo Diddley had his first recording session at Universal Recording Studio in Chicago in 1955, where he lays down "Bo Diddley", which will top the R&B chart by the following June.
In 1983, Sony, Philips and Polygram introduce a new digital audio system called a compact disc that contains up to 1 hour of music.
21 years after its initial release, "All Right Now" by Free reached #2 on the UK singles chart in 1991, when it was reissued to coincide with its use in a Wrigleys Chewing gum TV ad.
Hank Ballard, the writer and original performer of "The Twist", died March 2nd at his Los Angeles home after suffering from throat cancer. His exact age is uncertain as most biographies say he was 66, but friends say he was actually 75. He originally released "The Twist" on the B-side of his 1959 tune "Teardrops On Your Letter", but after Chubby Checker took the song to number one, Ballard re-released his version and had a top 30 hit with it as well in 1960. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
Friday, February 29, 2008
The World’s First Album Cover
Alex Steinweiss’ Greatest Hit
I was contacted by a gentleman yesterday about the value of this particular album cover (and records), which is said to be Alex Steinweiss's first cover for Columbia Records in 1938. Alex Steinwess, a then 23 years old designer, convinced Columbia’s suits to create the first true album cover. Until then, 78s were sold in generic brown paper sleeves.
I did some research and found this site that adds information about this historic album cover, (http://tinyurl.com/2835va)
but does not mention what it is worth today. Anyone know how much this album is worth?
The Future Of Album Cover Art
By Robert Benson
As we conclude our four-part article series on album cover art, let’s to peer into the future and see what lies ahead for vinyl records and album cover art. Joining us again for our discussion is Vinyl Record Day Founder and vinyl businessman Gary Freiberg (www.RockArtPictureShow.com & www.VinylRecordDay.org).
“The introduction of the compact disc and of course the new required player was nothing new in the history of recording. Ever since Thomas Edison introduced records in 1877 record companies have periodically changed the format of how the recording is listened to,” Freiberg explains. “Edison’s first records were round cylinders that slipped onto a spindle, then records became flat, a disc. Now everyone had to go out and buy the new disc player, the flat record phonograph, and replace their old cylinder records with flat ones that played at the 78 rpm speed. Years went by and Columbia invented a new speed, the 33rpm. Again, consumers had to replace that old 78rpm phonograph and buy new phonographs that played the new 33rpm speed. RCA didn’t like Columbia introducing their new speed so they came out with one of their own, the 45rpm.”
“In fact, Robert Sarnoff, the president of RCA became furious when Columbia offered him the new speed; it was like Apple offering Sony their iPod technology and Sony turning it down. Sarnoff wanted his engineers to come up with something different, hence, the 45rpm, which if you start with 78 and subtract 33 you get 45 and that’s how that came to be.”
Getting back on track Freiberg continues, “The 33rpm and 45rpm were the leaders until 8 track tapes were introduced, and of course the new player to listen to them. Next were the smaller cassette tapes, and yes, a new player to play them.”
A few years later came the compact disc, and again, a new player to hear them.
Optimistically Freiberg says, “Through the digital revolution vinyl has endured because it has something no other format has, personal connection. No other format has the association we attach to vinyl and our personal history. But that doesn’t mean that when all the baby boomers are gone vinyl will disappear? There is resurgence in vinyl, the generation that grew up on CD’s are recognizing the differences between the formats, they appreciate cover art and the difference in sound. For a generation that grew up playing vinyl, CD’s were a big change, for the CD generation it’s vinyl that is a change. I’m very encouraged about the future of the vinyl record not just from a business point but as a vinyl preservationist and historian. It’s important we preserve our audio history, vinyl is the format that has more of it than any other.”
Moreover, does album cover art add a new dimension to the overall listening experience? As we have learned yes it does. It is a tangible, tactile connection, one you don’t really get with a CD or a download. Yes, CD’s have art and lyrics, but in a shrunken format and certainly it is not the same experience that one would get with an elaborate album cover. There are even a number of record companies who are adding images and art work to downloaded material, but it is virtual, not tactile. And there is another vital reason to appreciate vinyl and album cover art.
“Only five percent of vinyl recordings have been transferred to commercial compact disc,” Freiberg states. “Record companies cannot afford to transfer everything onto CD; it’s not economically viable to do that. For example there’s not much demand for radio broadcasts from the forties. Record companies wouldn’t recoup their costs releasing a CD like that; much of our audio history is not commercially viable so it doesn’t get transferred.”
So who then, is responsible for preserving our audio past?
“Consumers,” Freiberg answers without hesitation. “The public are the custodian of our audio history. We are the ones responsible to make sure our record collection and album cover art is cared for so that we can pass on to future generation the voices and sound of years past. Record companies won’t do it, so it’s up to every person who has a record collection to preserve it for the future.”
How do we encourage today’s society to preserve those “old records” containing recordings that will never see the shine of a compact disc? Gary explains why he founded Vinyl Record Day in 2002:
“Vinyl Record Day.org is the only 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the Preservation of the Cultural Influences, Recordings and Album Cover Art of the Vinyl Record. The Internet has been the primary avenue for the public to learn of us and our objectives. To raise funds for education and awareness I created the ‘Mural of Album Cover Art.’ It’s our poster child featuring one hundred different album covers from a forty year period and includes music artists from many genres as well as the album covers of many highly respected graphic artists. The Mural of Album Cover Art is not the definitive representation of album covers or the definitive set of covers. It is a representation of the depiction the art form has of fashion, lifestyles and social values as we evolved from the forties to the nineties. There’s a Narrative Guide that annotates each one of the one hundred covers that explains their place in the history of Album Cover Art.” You can check the mural out at www.VinylRecordDay.org.
Freiberg concludes with a touch of irony, “Now the digital age has come full circle. Trying to add value to downloading music, major players like Apple’s iTunes now include cover art with the individual download. Loaded onto an iPod screen, with this latest innovation, record companies have succeeded in shrinking cover art even further than a CD jewel case. A new innovation, however; there is no substitute, no replacement for the historic album cover art that accompanies the musical format that we are closest to, the vinyl record.”
So with record companies trying to add value to download by including specific art work for the individual download, until they come up with a new innovation, there will be no substitute for the old-fashioned and historic album cover art that accompanies the classic music we adore.
As we conclude our four-part article series on album cover art, let’s to peer into the future and see what lies ahead for vinyl records and album cover art. Joining us again for our discussion is Vinyl Record Day Founder and vinyl businessman Gary Freiberg (www.RockArtPictureShow.com & www.VinylRecordDay.org).
“The introduction of the compact disc and of course the new required player was nothing new in the history of recording. Ever since Thomas Edison introduced records in 1877 record companies have periodically changed the format of how the recording is listened to,” Freiberg explains. “Edison’s first records were round cylinders that slipped onto a spindle, then records became flat, a disc. Now everyone had to go out and buy the new disc player, the flat record phonograph, and replace their old cylinder records with flat ones that played at the 78 rpm speed. Years went by and Columbia invented a new speed, the 33rpm. Again, consumers had to replace that old 78rpm phonograph and buy new phonographs that played the new 33rpm speed. RCA didn’t like Columbia introducing their new speed so they came out with one of their own, the 45rpm.”
“In fact, Robert Sarnoff, the president of RCA became furious when Columbia offered him the new speed; it was like Apple offering Sony their iPod technology and Sony turning it down. Sarnoff wanted his engineers to come up with something different, hence, the 45rpm, which if you start with 78 and subtract 33 you get 45 and that’s how that came to be.”
Getting back on track Freiberg continues, “The 33rpm and 45rpm were the leaders until 8 track tapes were introduced, and of course the new player to listen to them. Next were the smaller cassette tapes, and yes, a new player to play them.”
A few years later came the compact disc, and again, a new player to hear them.
Optimistically Freiberg says, “Through the digital revolution vinyl has endured because it has something no other format has, personal connection. No other format has the association we attach to vinyl and our personal history. But that doesn’t mean that when all the baby boomers are gone vinyl will disappear? There is resurgence in vinyl, the generation that grew up on CD’s are recognizing the differences between the formats, they appreciate cover art and the difference in sound. For a generation that grew up playing vinyl, CD’s were a big change, for the CD generation it’s vinyl that is a change. I’m very encouraged about the future of the vinyl record not just from a business point but as a vinyl preservationist and historian. It’s important we preserve our audio history, vinyl is the format that has more of it than any other.”
Moreover, does album cover art add a new dimension to the overall listening experience? As we have learned yes it does. It is a tangible, tactile connection, one you don’t really get with a CD or a download. Yes, CD’s have art and lyrics, but in a shrunken format and certainly it is not the same experience that one would get with an elaborate album cover. There are even a number of record companies who are adding images and art work to downloaded material, but it is virtual, not tactile. And there is another vital reason to appreciate vinyl and album cover art.
“Only five percent of vinyl recordings have been transferred to commercial compact disc,” Freiberg states. “Record companies cannot afford to transfer everything onto CD; it’s not economically viable to do that. For example there’s not much demand for radio broadcasts from the forties. Record companies wouldn’t recoup their costs releasing a CD like that; much of our audio history is not commercially viable so it doesn’t get transferred.”
So who then, is responsible for preserving our audio past?
“Consumers,” Freiberg answers without hesitation. “The public are the custodian of our audio history. We are the ones responsible to make sure our record collection and album cover art is cared for so that we can pass on to future generation the voices and sound of years past. Record companies won’t do it, so it’s up to every person who has a record collection to preserve it for the future.”
How do we encourage today’s society to preserve those “old records” containing recordings that will never see the shine of a compact disc? Gary explains why he founded Vinyl Record Day in 2002:
“Vinyl Record Day.org is the only 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the Preservation of the Cultural Influences, Recordings and Album Cover Art of the Vinyl Record. The Internet has been the primary avenue for the public to learn of us and our objectives. To raise funds for education and awareness I created the ‘Mural of Album Cover Art.’ It’s our poster child featuring one hundred different album covers from a forty year period and includes music artists from many genres as well as the album covers of many highly respected graphic artists. The Mural of Album Cover Art is not the definitive representation of album covers or the definitive set of covers. It is a representation of the depiction the art form has of fashion, lifestyles and social values as we evolved from the forties to the nineties. There’s a Narrative Guide that annotates each one of the one hundred covers that explains their place in the history of Album Cover Art.” You can check the mural out at www.VinylRecordDay.org.
Freiberg concludes with a touch of irony, “Now the digital age has come full circle. Trying to add value to downloading music, major players like Apple’s iTunes now include cover art with the individual download. Loaded onto an iPod screen, with this latest innovation, record companies have succeeded in shrinking cover art even further than a CD jewel case. A new innovation, however; there is no substitute, no replacement for the historic album cover art that accompanies the musical format that we are closest to, the vinyl record.”
So with record companies trying to add value to download by including specific art work for the individual download, until they come up with a new innovation, there will be no substitute for the old-fashioned and historic album cover art that accompanies the classic music we adore.
This Day In Music History- Feb 29
Gretchen Christopher of the Fleetwoods ("Come Softly To Me") is 17 (she was born 68 years ago but only has a birthday once every four years)
Partridge Family producer/songwriter Wes Farrell ("Hang On Sloopy", "Come On Down To My Boat", "Come A Little Bit Closer" and many others) died in Fisher Island, Florida in 1996. He also worked with the Everly Brothers and Lou Christie. The Beatles, Van Morrison, Jay & the Americans, and the Yardbirds also covered his songs.
In 1980, Mason City Police discovered a file containing Buddy Holly's glasses and a watch owned by The Big Bopper, that were found in the wreckage of their plane crash in 1959. Holly's cuff links worn during the crash had already been presented to Paul McCartney back in 1976, when the first Buddy Holly Week was held. Holly's widow would eventually launch a lawsuit to recover his glasses.
Aretha Franklin won her first Grammy (Best Female R&B Vocal for "Respect") in 1968.
In 2000, Lonestar top the Hot 100 chart with the their country single "Amazed." It's the first time a country song has gone to No. 1 since Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton's "Islands in the Stream" in 1983.
2000 - In Guilford, Surrey, Eric Clapton had his driving privileges suspended for six months and was fined about $570 dollars for speeding. (I guess he’s not “slow foot)
In 1964, Betty Everett's "The Shoop Shoop Song" entered the Billboard chart, where it will peak at #6.
In 2000, 'Two Against Nature,' Steely Dan's first studio album since 1980, was released.
Today in 1992, the song "To Be with You" by Mr. Big topped the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.
The Beatles won an Album of the Year Grammy for “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” in 1968. How could they not win with one of the most historic LP’s ever released?
John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s U.S. visas expired in 1972. This begins a three-year struggle for permanent residency status. The couple were viewed as political radicals by the Nixon Administration who wants them deported. John and Yoko eventually win the right to stay.
In 2000, Smashing Pumpkins released “MACHINA/The Machines of Gods,” their last studio LP.
Partridge Family producer/songwriter Wes Farrell ("Hang On Sloopy", "Come On Down To My Boat", "Come A Little Bit Closer" and many others) died in Fisher Island, Florida in 1996. He also worked with the Everly Brothers and Lou Christie. The Beatles, Van Morrison, Jay & the Americans, and the Yardbirds also covered his songs.
In 1980, Mason City Police discovered a file containing Buddy Holly's glasses and a watch owned by The Big Bopper, that were found in the wreckage of their plane crash in 1959. Holly's cuff links worn during the crash had already been presented to Paul McCartney back in 1976, when the first Buddy Holly Week was held. Holly's widow would eventually launch a lawsuit to recover his glasses.
Aretha Franklin won her first Grammy (Best Female R&B Vocal for "Respect") in 1968.
In 2000, Lonestar top the Hot 100 chart with the their country single "Amazed." It's the first time a country song has gone to No. 1 since Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton's "Islands in the Stream" in 1983.
2000 - In Guilford, Surrey, Eric Clapton had his driving privileges suspended for six months and was fined about $570 dollars for speeding. (I guess he’s not “slow foot)
In 1964, Betty Everett's "The Shoop Shoop Song" entered the Billboard chart, where it will peak at #6.
In 2000, 'Two Against Nature,' Steely Dan's first studio album since 1980, was released.
Today in 1992, the song "To Be with You" by Mr. Big topped the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.
The Beatles won an Album of the Year Grammy for “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” in 1968. How could they not win with one of the most historic LP’s ever released?
John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s U.S. visas expired in 1972. This begins a three-year struggle for permanent residency status. The couple were viewed as political radicals by the Nixon Administration who wants them deported. John and Yoko eventually win the right to stay.
In 2000, Smashing Pumpkins released “MACHINA/The Machines of Gods,” their last studio LP.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
R.I.P- Buddy Miles
Buddy Miles, the rock and R&B drummer, singer and songwriter whose eclectic career included stints playing with Jimi Hendrix and as the lead voice of the California Raisins, the animated clay figures that became an advertising phenomenon in the late 1980s, has died. He was 60.
Miles died Tuesday of congestive heart failure at his home in Austin, Texas, according to an announcement on his website.
A massive man with a distinctive, sculpted afro, Miles hit his peak of popularity when he joined Hendrix and bassist Billy Cox to form Hendrix's Band of Gypsys, which the New Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll called "the first black rock group." Miles had played with Hendrix on the guitarist's influential "Electric Ladyland" album released in 1968.
Miles died Tuesday of congestive heart failure at his home in Austin, Texas, according to an announcement on his website.
A massive man with a distinctive, sculpted afro, Miles hit his peak of popularity when he joined Hendrix and bassist Billy Cox to form Hendrix's Band of Gypsys, which the New Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll called "the first black rock group." Miles had played with Hendrix on the guitarist's influential "Electric Ladyland" album released in 1968.
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