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Neil Young and The Band

Just saw a great video. Let me know if you think it is great too.



WOW!!!! Joni Mitchell singing back-up. Could not get much better. What a back up band!

Bob Dylan

Some say he could sure write some music.



Some say he still can.



I say he could and he still does. Have fun Rock and Roll Guru! Tonight in Madison Wisconsin.

Rock and Roll Trivia

It would be easy to find the answers on Google, how many do you really know without looking?


1.  True or false?  Paul got the name "Eleanor Rigby" from a tombstone in the graveyard of St. Peter's Parish Church in Woolton, Liverpool, just yards away from where Paul McCartney met John Lennon in 1957.

2. What prompted Bruce Springsteen to write "Dancing In The Dark"?

3. Who had a juke box in a pavilion near his well-known mansion's swimming pool that contained records by Jerry Lee Lewis, Sammy Davis Jr., Tom Jones and many others, but none of his own songs?

4. Which Southern Rockers tried out the names "The Noble Five" and later "My Backyard", before choosing the name they would stick with?

5. Which TV show was on in the US for 23 years and showcased nearly every major music act of the 60's?

6. True or False? Procol Harum's "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" has been recorded by over 900 other artists.

7. To help launch the new Beatles' recording company, Apple Records, the firm encouraged new acts to send in their auditon tapes. They signed Bad Finger, Mary Hopkin and a host of others, but turned down _______.

8. What song did Paul McCartney write after hearing someone say, "black notes, white notes, and you need to play the two to make harmony folks!".

9. Who's mother told him, as a child, that dogs could pick up vibrations from people, so that a dog would bark at "bad vibrations."

10. Who said said when asked if he thought Ringo was the best drummer in the world, replied "Ringo's not even the best drummer in The Beatles."

Brilliant Post by Teenager Obsessed With Rock Music!

This young lady has a lot to say on the topic of why today's teens don't listen to rock music.  Her post is thought provoking and interesting.  I know she'd love to hear from some of you to get the thoughts of us old folks (ha).

That reminds me - when people ask me the secret to my youthful looks and disposition I say its two things:  Rock and Roll and sunscreen :)

Tom Petty

Happy Birthday Tom!!!!



My favorite aging hippy, 60 years young today.

Street Player: My Chicago Story by Danny Seraphine

Next to the Beach Boys, Chicago is the top selling American rock group with well over 100 million albums sold worldwide.  While a couple of books have been written about them over the years, many of those books had to pass the muster of the band and thus the portrayal of the band's history was rose-colored at best and revisionist at worst.  Depending on what history you've read of this band and when the roles of different band members were either substantial or inconsequential.  Finally having a book written by a founding former member, a disgruntled one at that, is long overdue and something many fans have been waiting for!

I had the opportunity to interview Mr. Seraphine via e-mail about 13 years ago.  At the time he was living a self-imposed exile in Colorado after his acrimonious split from the band in 1990.  He struck me as still smarting from the wounds of his departure from the band, understandably so, and it's only been within the past four years or so that he's returned to the music scene with his new band, California Transit Authority.

Chicago was featured in a VH1 Behind the Music special in 2000 that focused primarily on the untimely accidental death of guitarist Terry Kath and the departure of Peter Cetera.  Danny was included in that special and his comments regarding his former bandmates more than hinted at his continued hostility.

That being said, I'm really looking forward to this book as it touches on a lot of the behind the scenes stories about Terry's death, rubbing elbows with rock greats like Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin, rumors of the band's ties to the mob, and even the story behind Seraphine's own acrimonious departure from the band.

If you're looking for a good rock and roll autobiography to add to your Christmas Wish List this may be it!

For more info click here

MISSING CAT

RISE OF THE ALL-SEEING CAT

Scotland's Missing Cat has a new CD on offer and it takes heavy rock and blues to great heights. Frontman Paul Montague blows a mind-bending harp, aided and abetted by solid playing. Miles ahead of the plastic confections that contemporary radio is flogging, these guys live what they are putting across.

This is the blues, refracted through an alt-rock prism. Gritty, catchy and waiting to be discovered.

Check out "Maybe Maybe" right here

Find out more about Missing Cat

Excellent Interview with Ian Anderson

Dw. Dunphy has an great interview with Ian Anderson.  You can find it here.

I think Ian is one of the most fascinating men in rock and roll. If you've never seen or read an interview with him I recommend it.  He's an interesting and unique person.  

aha moment: voting

Vote for JOE! 

Joe is a good friend of mine and I can tell you - HE LIVES HIS PHILOSOPHY! There have been so many times when he's helped me with big life issues and helped me have a positive attitude.

It only takes 30 seconds to watch his video and vote:

aha moment: voting

"Teenage Girl Obsessed with Rock Music"

That is the description on this wonderful blog that you MUST check out!  Very few things make me as happy as meeting a young person that appreciates ROCK AND ROLL!

This young lady from the UK has unique perspective and great taste in music.

Check her out at:  Music and More!

Imagine - That John Was Here With Us to Celebrate His 70th

Happy Birthday, John.
I made this video years ago...today I dedicate it to John's memory on his would be 70th birthday:

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

THE PROMISE: THE MAKING OF DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN TO DEBUT OCT. 7 ON HBO

THE PROMISE: THE MAKING OF DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN, an in-the-studio look at the recording of Bruce Springsteen's 1978 album, will debut THURSDAY, OCT. 7 (9:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

THE PROMISE: THE MAKING OF DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN goes into the studio with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band for the recording of their fourth album. Grammy- and Emmy-winning filmmaker Thom Zimny has collaborated with Springsteen on this documentary, gaining access to never before seen footage shot from 1976 to 1978, capturing home rehearsals and recording sessions that reveal Springsteens creative process at work.

WHAT I WANT SANTA TO BRING ME:

The Promise CD, containing 21 new songs from the "Darkness at the Edge of Town" recording sessions is now available for pre-order at Amazon.com and at the Sony Music Store.






The Promise 2 CD and 4 LP packages can be pre-ordered at Amazon. Both 2 CD and 4 LP Vinyl editions with exclusive t-shirt and poster are also available for pre-sale only at The Promise Online Store.

AND THE WINNER of the RUSH DVD IS:

Michael of the blog Chez Bez!!!!

Congrats, friend!  I hope you enjoy it.  Email me!

Tomorrow I will be reviewing another DVD, but its too good to give away, must keep for self!