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From The Juveniles to The Express: A 1960s Garage Band Story
In That Thing You Do, the world learned the story of a 1960s garage band that hit it big. Here's a similar story from a band that didn't hit it big.
Dec 22, 2011 - Jon Pike
Sam Phillips – Father of Rock and Roll
Best known as the founder of Sun Records and the man who discovered Elvis Presley, Sam Phillips was one of the first rock and roll producers.
Dec 10, 2011 - Angie Rayfield
Jimi Hendrix: Late Rocker Would Have Turned 69 on Nov. 27, 2011
The world would have had such great music had Jimi Hendrix lived. The rock legend, just named Rolling Stone's top guitarist, turned 69 on Nov. 27, 2011.
Nov 25, 2011 - Marcus Hondro
Rolling Stone Mag Names 100 All-Time Best Rock Guitarists
Rolling Stone is an institution and when it publishes a list of rock greats it gets attention. This time a huge panel has named the100 rock guitar greats.
Nov 23, 2011 - Marcus Hondro
Tooth From Mouth of John Lennon Sold for $31,000
A tooth that was formerly in the mouth of Beatle John Lennon has been sold at auction for a large sum. Lennon's tooth is going on the road.
Nov 6, 2011 - Marcus Hondro
Heart Album Review: "Red Velvet Car"
Heart's latest studio album "Red Velvet Car," was produced by Ben Mink, and features the songs "Hey You," "WTF," "Queen City," and "Sand."
Sep 17, 2011 - Markos Papadatos
Yoko Ono, John Lennon New 'Bed Peace' Documentary On-line
Yoko Ono put a 70 minute documentary of the peace bed-in she and John Lennon staged in Montreal in 1969 online. Ono is 78 and still working for peace.
Aug 17, 2011 - Marcus Hondro
Paul McCartney Talks about His Music
At the Television Critics Association Summer 2011 Press Tour, Paul McCartney told how he wrote two hit songs - Let it Be and Yesterday.
Aug 9, 2011 - Francine Brokaw
Bush at the House of Blues, August 4, 2011
Bush played the House of Blues in Atlantic City, NJ on August 4, 2011 after making concert goers wait an hour for them to show.
Aug 6, 2011 - Katherine Kuzma-Beck
Needtobreathe Performs at MusikFest, August 5, 2011
Needtobreathe performed a vibrant, intimate show at MusikFest Cafe in Bethlehem, PA on August 5, 2011.
Aug 6, 2011 - Katherine Kuzma-Beck
How Canada's Sheepdogs Made the Cover of The Rolling Stone
The issue is out and The Sheepdogs are on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. The four-piece very hairy band from Saskatoon just may be on their way.
Aug 5, 2011 - Marcus Hondro
The Script
Rock trio from Ireland enjoying the much-earned fruits of their musical labour
May 27, 2011 - Ramona Zacharias
Looking Back: Bob Dylan's 70th birthday on May 24
After 50 years, Bob Dylan is still on the road -- the so-called Never Ending Tour has been running since 1988 -- and he's still producing challenging music.
May 17, 2011 - Geoff Ward
The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live At Monterey - CD Review
The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live At Monterey contains the first live recordings of the band in the United States, where they were unknown at the time.
May 11, 2011 - Mike Brandolino
Soundtrack Review: Get Yourself a College Girl
The soundtrack for the drive-in classic, Get Yourself a College Girl, provides a look inside the Top 40 music of the day.
Mar 26, 2011 - Jon Pike
Aging, Mellowing John Mellencamp and No Better Than This
Music critics say the rock and roll hall of famer is still going strong, updating old favorites and mixing them with new songs like "No One Cares About Me"
Mar 8, 2011 - Carroll Trosclair
Interview with Musician John Lefebvre
Canadian singer-songwriter John Lefebvre talks about starting a music career in his 50s and how he kept it together while recording with some of his heroes.
Feb 16, 2011 - Robin Schroffel
Train's Greatest Recordings
A look at Train's most popular recordings, including their hit singles "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)," "Calling All Angels" "Hey, Soul Sister" and "Marry Me"
Jan 27, 2011 - Markos Papadatos
Remembering Stuart Adamson of Big Country
Stuart Adamson found fame with The Skids and Big Country. Tragically a long running battle with alcohol led to his early death aged 43 in 2001.
Jan 19, 2011 - Kevin Guthrie
The Standells' Teen Rebellion Lives On
The Standells of Los Angeles gave the world some memorable music, like the hit, Dirty Water.
Jan 6, 2011 - Jon Pike
Avant-garde Musician Captain Beefheart dies, aged 69
American musician Don Van Vliet, aka Captain Beefheart, has died aged 69 following a long battle with multiple sclerosis.
Dec 18, 2010 - Josie Budd
Gibson Guitars Name Top 50 Revolutionary Artists; Bob Dylan First
Gibson.com polled readers and their editorial staff to come up with the top 50 revolutionary artists of past 100 years. Bob Dylan is at the top. Who else?
Dec 15, 2010 - Marcus Hondro
We Love You: Beatle John Lennon Gone 30 Years on December 8, 2010
John Lennon died after five bullets entered his body on December 8, 1980. Thirty years later and the world still grieves his death and celebrates his life.
Dec 3, 2010 - Marcus Hondro
Needtobreathe at the Theater of the Living Arts, November 7, 2010
Needtobreathe performed at the Theater of the Living Arts on November 7, 2010, delivering an intense and passionate performance.
Nov 7, 2010 - Katherine Kuzma-Beck
Concert Review: Jeff Beck Live at St David's Hall, Cardiff
A review of legendary guitarist Jeff Beck's recent concert at St David's Hall, Cardiff in which he performed tracks from his album Emotion and Commotion.
Nov 2, 2010 - Andy Howells
We Love You Yeah Yeah Yeah: John Lennon Tributes on 70th Birthday
John Lennon didn't tell us what to do but showed us who we could be. it's a gift still appreciated as an outpouring of love rises up on his 70th birthday.
Oct 9, 2010 - Marcus Hondro
The Big Bopper Died After First Hit
J.P. Richardson aka The Big Bopper was the third star to die in the crash that killed Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens and he was, perhaps, the least known.
Oct 4, 2010 - Amanda Wilkins
Richie Valens - A Shooting Star Cut Off in his Prime
The teenage Mexican Singer Songwriter had a phenomenal career that lasted just 8 months before he died in a plane crash alongside Buddy Holly in 1959
Oct 3, 2010 - Amanda Wilkins


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