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2013-06-18 14:15:32 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 24 +1s)

Happy 71st birthday to Paul McCartney! Still going strong all these years later.

#PaulMcCartney   #happybirthday   #TheBeatles  

2013-06-18 14:05:55 (3 comments, 4 reshares, 12 +1s)

From: The College of Rock and Roll Knowledge

2 years ago today, on June 18, 2011. the music world lost Clarence Clemons. Clarence was a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band from 1972 until his passing.

If his plans would have worked out, we may never of heard his music. As a youth Clemons also showed potential as a football player, and graduated from Crestwood High School (now Crestwood Middle) before attending Maryland State College on both music and football scholarships. He played as a lineman on the same team as Emerson Boozer and attracted the attention of the Cleveland Browns, who offered him a trial. However, the day before, he was involved in a serious car accident which effectively ended any plans of a career in the National Football League.

He was well known for his music, his acting and his considerable charity work.

RIP Clarence. You... more »

2013-06-18 00:54:33 (44 comments, 8 reshares, 23 +1s)

Any other bands?

#classicrock 

2013-06-17 14:05:18 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

Joe and Eric.
No more need be said.

2013-06-16 20:34:11 (11 comments, 3 reshares, 31 +1s)

From: The College of Rock and Roll Knowledge

33 years ago today on June 16, 1980, The Blues Brothers, the movie starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd premiered in Chicago (where else).

Universal Studios was very unsure how the film would do, so they did a slow release over the next few days in the rest of the country. The film ended up grossing over $115,000,000.00 before it went for home release.

#BluesBrothers   #JohnBelushi   #DanAkroyd  

2013-06-15 21:05:51 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 14 +1s)

Soundcheck with the Tedeschi Trucks Band at Red Rocks right now!

#TedeschiTrucksBand   #RedRocks   #music  

2013-06-15 20:26:01 (0 comments, 3 reshares, 7 +1s)

Great post on FB by Production Advice and shared by +Ian Shepherd.

"*Alan Parsons* demonstrates how he miced up Nick Mason's drums on "Dark Side Of The Moon".

Great fly-on-the-wall vid by RecordProduction.com !"

#AlanParsons   #NickMason   #PinkFloyd   #microphone  

2013-06-15 19:27:26 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 22 +1s)

Leave it to Zappa to know where the priorities are.

Frank Zappa at the studio mixing board with the GTOs, in clip of 'From Straight to Bizarre'.

#FrankZappa

2013-06-15 00:22:16 (6 comments, 1 reshares, 23 +1s)

2013-06-14 23:56:06 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 8 +1s)

Nearly as nice as my Mississippi Saxophone! ;-)

2013-06-14 23:55:17 (6 comments, 3 reshares, 32 +1s)

2013-06-14 13:59:02 (5 comments, 1 reshares, 5 +1s)

From Willie Nelson's FB page.  :)

#WillieNelson  

2013-06-14 13:55:58 (2 comments, 5 reshares, 14 +1s)

"A million bright ambassadors..." Pink Floyd's entire catalogue will be unlocked on Spotify once Wish You Were Here has been streamed one million times.

http://spoti.fi/WishUWereHere

I don't use Spotify but this can't be bad.

#PinkFloyd   #Spotify  

2013-06-14 13:51:06 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

The Pixies said in a statement:

We are sad to say that Kim Deal has decided to leave the Pixies. We are very proud to have worked with her on and off over the last 25 years. Despite her decision to move on, we will always consider her a member of the Pixies, and her place will always be here for her. We wish her all the best.

#ThePixies  

2013-06-14 13:48:14 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Mumford and Sons' replacement will be announced this morning. Any guesses on who it is?

#MumfordAndSons  

2013-06-14 13:46:19 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

47 years ago today on June 14th, 1966

the original butcher cover for The Beatles 'Yesterday And Today' album is officially recalled by Capitol Records.

#TheBeatles  

2013-06-14 13:43:15 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

39 years ago today on June 14th, 1974

David Bowie kicks off his Diamond Dogs world tour in Montreal. Sadly, I didn't attend.

#DavidBowie   #Montreal  

2013-06-14 13:33:32 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 12 +1s)

3D- Printed Guitar
Wow! This guitar body is made using computer-aided design software and output in one piece by a 3-dimensional printer!

Sources:
•http://mashable.com/2012/04/25/3d-printed-guitars/
•http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/jun/15/3d-printing-revolutionising-guitar-making
•http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/16/visualized-americana-guitar-3d-systems/

Photo Credit:
http://cubify.com/store/creation.aspx?reference=5AXALJLOKA

2013-06-14 13:25:02 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

From: The College of Rock and Roll Knowledge

Today we are remembering Rory Gallagher who left us 18 years ago today.

Rory was a guitar players guitar player. It has been said that when someone once asked Jimi Hendrix what is was like to be the world's greatest guitarist, Jimi responded, "I wouldn't know, ask Rory Gallagher".

RIP Rory, you are missed.

#RoryGallagher   #RIP  

2013-06-14 00:50:29 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 15 +1s)

The Rolling Stones taking sides?  Pics taken today.

#RollingStones   #MickJagger   #RonnieWood   #Boston   #Chicago   #hockey   #music  

2013-06-14 00:29:26 (14 comments, 1 reshares, 10 +1s)

Any Coloradans here? I've dreamt of going to Red Rocks for ages...one day I'll make it.

#RedRocks   #Denver   #Colorado   #venue  

2013-06-13 13:41:46 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)

From: The College of Rock and Roll Knowledge

Dean Martin was a little late in "getting" Rock and Roll. 

On June 13, 1964, The Rolling Stones were on ABC's Hollywood Palace. Dean Martin, who was the shows host, made jokes about The Stones. You will hear them in this video clip both before and after The Stones played. Later in the show, acrobat Larry Griswold performed some death-defying stunts, to which Martin said, "That's the father of the Rolling Stones. He's been trying to kill himself ever since."

Dean Martin didn't think that Rock and Roll would last. We wonder if he ever changed his mind.

#DeanMartin   #RollingStones   #rocknroll  

2013-06-13 05:03:42 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

The Rolling Stones kicked off their two night residency at the Boston TD Garden Arena tonight with a twenty two song set and guest appearances from Gary Clark Jr, on the Freddie King tune 'Going Down', and Mick Taylor on 'Sway', which was also the winner of the RollingStones.com By Request vote, 'Midnight Rambler' and the final encore '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction'.

RS SETLIST BOSTON #1 JUNE 12 2013

Get Off Of My Cloud
It's Only Rock 'N' Roll (But I Like It)
Paint It Black
Gimme Shelter
Going Down (with Gary Clark Jr)
Beast Of Burden
Sway (By Request - with Mick Taylor)
Emotional Rescue
Doom And Gloom
One More Shot
Honky Tonk Women
You Got The Silver (with Keith Richards on lead vocals)
Before They Make Me Run (with Keith Richards on lead vocals)... more »

2013-06-13 02:36:39 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

Tonight in Boston, Gary Clark Jr will be joining The Rolling Stones on stage.

Here he is in Newark in December with Keith, Ronnie and Charlie.

#RollingStones   #GaryClarkJr   #music   #Boston  

2013-06-12 13:46:12 (9 comments, 3 reshares, 18 +1s)

2013-06-12 03:57:05 (8 comments, 1 reshares, 13 +1s)

This is my friend's new 4 string cigar box guitar being played.

#cigarboxguitar   #music  

2013-06-11 04:09:48 (24 comments, 3 reshares, 55 +1s)

My friend just posted a pic of his new guitar on that other social network.

2013-06-11 01:25:52 (9 comments, 2 reshares, 29 +1s)

Keith Richards, James Brown & John Belushi
Anyone think there was a little partying going on?

2013-06-11 01:02:32 (5 comments, 1 reshares, 11 +1s)

From: The College of Rock and Roll Knowledge

Chester Arthur Burnett would have turned 103 years old today. Chester is better known as Howlin' Wolf.

Burnett is commonly ranked among the leading performers in electric blues; musician and critic Cub Koda declared, "no one could match Howlin' Wolf for the singular ability to rock the house down to the foundation while simultaneously scaring its patrons out of its wits." A number of songs written or popularized by Burnett like "Smokestack Lightnin'", "Back Door Man", "Killing Floor" and "Spoonful"—have become blues and blues rock standards.
At 6 feet, 6 inches tall and close to 300 pounds, he was an imposing presence with one of the loudest and most memorable voices of all the "classic" 1950s Chicago blues singers. 

Sam Phillips once remarked,&q... more »

2013-06-11 00:49:55 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

From: The College of Rock and Roll Knowledge

38 years ago today, on June 10, 1975, the Eagles released their fourth album, "One of These Nights".

The record's title song became the group's second #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, in July of that year. The album released three Top 10 singles, "One of These Nights", "Lyin' Eyes", and "Take It To The Limit". Those singles reached #1, #2, and #4 respectively. The album became the band's first album to top the charts. The album sold 4 million copies and won the band its first Grammy for "Lyin' Eyes". "Take It To The Limit" became the band's first gold single and the album was nominated for album of the year. The album also features the live concert staple and ballad "After The Thrill Is Gone". 

One of These Nights is the last... more »

2013-06-11 00:34:35 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

This is strictly tongue in cheek...I've never seen either person dance and hope not to either.

2013-06-10 14:30:00 (0 comments, 6 reshares, 16 +1s)

Bob Weir returned to the stage last night. Here's a look at what he played: http://goo.gl/bXD6u

#BobWeir  

2013-06-10 13:55:03 (6 comments, 2 reshares, 25 +1s)

2013-06-10 13:47:13 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 16 +1s)

2013-06-10 01:31:23 (2 comments, 7 reshares, 30 +1s)

Already having one of those days! The nerves are running wild!

Gosh being in a new city with a to do list as long as your 6ft self (yes I am 6ft tall - little Lizzyspit fact there for you) is scary, nerve-wracking, exciting and terrifying all at the same time!

So I'm going to turn to my best friend, music - who always helps me through!!

#Lizzyspit #Music

2013-06-09 22:07:50 (5 comments, 4 reshares, 34 +1s)

2013-06-09 21:07:49 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 15 +1s)

2013-06-09 20:30:29 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 4 +1s)

Radiohead stage collapse: Charges laid in fatal Toronto accident

Full story: http://goo.gl/IcFU2

#Radiohead   #stagecollapse   #Toronto  

2013-06-09 20:25:03 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 13 +1s)

From: The College of Rock and Roll Knowledge

Without this man, Rock and Rock would have still happened. There is no question about it.

It just wouldn't have sounded the same, and there is no question about that.

We are talking about Les Paul, who, if he were still with us, would have been celebrating his 98th birthday today.

Happy Birthday, Les. RIP and Thank You!!!


#LesPaul   #RIP  

2013-06-09 08:15:18 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Good ol' Internet Archive. Coolly pays its employees by Bitcoin if they want and accepts Btc for donations too.

2013-06-09 04:12:50 (7 comments, 3 reshares, 21 +1s)

2013-06-09 02:06:28 (5 comments, 2 reshares, 17 +1s)

Happy 33rd birthday to Derek Trucks, possibly the best slide guitarist alive.  Ohhh, that tone, that tone!

#DerekTrucks   #slideguitar   #happybirthday  

2013-06-09 02:11:20 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

2007 letter from Bono to President Bush + Bush response.

#u2 #one #onecampaign

2013-06-08 22:03:59 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 16 +1s)

Johnny Cash completely owning the Nine Inch Nails song, Hurt. What a voice, what passion.

2013-06-07 14:09:33 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

Taj Mahal surrounded by Stones

2013-06-07 01:43:32 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 12 +1s)

This will blow your mind!
Listen to Freddie Mercury and David Bowie’s isolated vocal track for Queen’s “Under Pressure”

Great stuff, great short article full of awesomeness.  Check it out.

#DavidBowie   #FreddieMercury   #Queen   #UnderPressure   #music  

2013-06-07 01:11:14 (5 comments, 3 reshares, 21 +1s)

David Bowie and cat
by Sebastian Kruger

2013-06-07 01:07:51 (3 comments, 2 reshares, 3 +1s)

Great list of things that Rock Stars do that should stop immediately.

2013-06-06 13:59:59 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 14 +1s)

Billy Preston - one of my fave pianists ever!

From: The College of Rock and Roll Knowledge

Today we are remembering the late Billy Preston who passed away on this date 7 years ago. Billy had battled kidney disease in his later years, brought on by his hypertension. He received a kidney transplant in 2002, but his health continued to deteriorate. He died on June 6, 2006 in Scottsdale, Arizona, of complications of malignant hypertension that resulted in kidney failure and other complications. 

Billy is one of those people we could go on about for hours, even days. He is called by many "The Fifth Beatle".

We think the best thing we could say about him is... "He was Billy Preston".

RIP Billy. Thank You.

#BillyPreston  

2013-06-06 13:41:14 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)

From: The College of Rock and Roll Knowledge

41 years ago today, we were invaded by Spiders from Mars. Well, kinda.... 

On June 6, 1972, David Bowie released "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" album. It peaked at #5 in the UK but only made it to #75 in the US on the Billboard Music Charts. At first the album was met with controversy and has since been hailed as a seminal work.

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars has been consistently considered one of the greatest albums of all time, with Rolling Stone magazine ranking it the 35th greatest ever. It was ranked the 20th greatest album ever in a 1997 British survey, the 24th greatest of all time by Q magazine and one of the 100 greatest releases ever by Time magazine.

Happy Birthday to Ziggy and his Spiders!!

#DavidBowie  #... more »