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Showing my age here, but I love Bob Segar and I love that old time rock and roll. Reminds me of motorbike rallies and motorbike club discos, good music and good memories.

 

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Bob Seger has racked up a lot of worthy tracks over the years, but it took until 1994 for a greatest hits package to appear. Voilà. The bad news: We're missing an awful lot of songs here. Night Moves is Seger's crit-pick album, and a great place to start if you don't have any Seger at all. Next in the rankings is Stranger in Town. Otherwise, his highs are pretty scattered, which would make any best-of package a worthy investment. But if you want to get comprehensive, "Rock & Roll Never Forgets"

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Mick Rock Exposed: The Faces of Rock 'n' Roll

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Mick Rock is one of the true legends of music photography, who helped shape the images of a gallery of rock stars from the 1970s through to today, and whose work is showcased here in a career-spanning collection of edgy, sexy, and intimate portraits reproduced in immersive large format.

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To download a free song from Hoodless, visit www.facebook.com/hoodlessrocks. Hoodless are a hard rock band from Jersey City, New Jersey and ‘Waiting’ appears on their most recent release – “Music For Jerks.” The album is available now on iTunes and CD Baby. Hoodless make the most of the wide ranging influences to create a rich hard rock sound. “Our list of heroes and favorites is really quite a long one: From Prince to Mr. Bungle, Johnny Cash to Tony Williams, Brahms to Dimebag, Zeppelin to Kevin Gilbert,” explains bassist B Lee. The first incarnation Hoodless had their hard rock music video “Don’t Waste My Time” featured on HBO and had a solid relationship with Andy Hilfiger Entertainment. When things got too hot and heavy, their original singer exploded (you’ll have to ask them how) and quite frankly, they thought it was the end. Hoodless finally began to search for a new front man. Scanning the country for talent, they set up an exhausting regimen of ‘American Idol’ like auditions. Things were looking grim; nobody seemed to fit. Then, Twon appeared in musical form from the interwebs and they just had to have him. Twon obliged and the new unit worked tirelessly – for a year and a half – on their new record, “Music for Jerks”. The band brought Grammy-award winning engineer Geoff Sanoff (Fountains of Wayne, Green Day, The Sheepdogs) and producer/mastering engineer Joe Lambert (Animal Collective, Black Label Society) onto the team to make the record. Hoodless, whose music …
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Rock Music enjoys continued popularity since last fifty years. It is, by far, the best selling music among all genres and forms. That clearly shows its popularity through out the world including U.S.A, U.K, Germany, France, and Australia. It enjoys great popularity in Asia, Africa and Americas as well.

It was born as Rock and Roll in 1950s. It was a fusion form of Rhythm & Blues, Country and other popular forms. It became instant hit across the United States of America. Bo Didley and Chuck Berry were the early rock artists. Little Richards and Fats Domino were also popular. It was widely accepted as popular form of music and spread to Britain and other countries.

Its spread to United Kingdom was fast and swift. Cliff Richards and John Lennon were the early artists. Both of them achieved great success. John Lennon later formed the legendary ‘The Beatles’. It enjoys great popularity even today. The Rolling Stones also achieved international success.

Cream, Judas Priest, Bon Jovi, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen and Pink Floyd among many others dominated the Heavy Metal genre of rock. U2, R.E.M, Sex Pistols, Devo, and Pattie Smith served the Punk rock as well. Madonna and Mariah Carey achieved great successs in soft rock area. Songs of all famous artists are available as mp3 music downloads also.

With fusion with other forms, many sub genres became popular. Christian rock, Classic rock, Garage, Glam, Grunge rocks are the chief ones.

Dance Music also became very popular along with rock. It is electronic music with dance beats. Important forms are House, Electronica, Trance and Disco. It is usually played at discos and night clubs. Now, it is played at parties, functions and gatherings also. As the name itself implies, it creates great dancing atmosphere.

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I Hate New Music: The Classic Rock Manifesto

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Led Zepplin, the Doors, Fleetwood Mac, Rush, Pink Floyd, Peter Frampton, the Beatles, the Who, Elton John (but only the good stuff), the Rolling Stones these are the names that classic rock worships. This book examines the sacred cows over 30 years - from U2 to the Days of the New, from Radiohead to Write Stripes.

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So, you’ve decided on a rock music festival that you’d like to attend? How do you know if you’re fully prepared to make the most of it? Here’s the inside scoop on what you need to know to be prepared and have an awesome time:

1. Get directions. Make sure you know where is the festival grounds are located. Plan your route and determine how long it’s going to take you to get there. Learn when the gates open, so you can time your arrival for ease of parking and grabbing your favorite band viewing location.

2. Accommodations. Where are you going to stay? Many rock music festivals provide convenient camp ground facilities, but you shouldn’t just expect to show up and get a site. If you want to camp, verify that they have tent camping and/or if your size of camper will fit in the sites they have available. Whether you’re planning on camping or staying at an area hotel, make sure to get your reservation made well in advance, or you may be out of luck! Read the rest of this entry »

Rock and Roll music is arguable one of the most famous music not only in the United States but also in the whole world.  Rock and roll music developed in the United States in the 1940s and the 1950s and can be traced to rhythm and blues, country music, folk and gospel music, and jazz music. From the United States, this music spread to the rest of the world leading to emergence of rock music.

Led Zeppelin and the Hollies are some of the most famous bands in rock music.  They have made various contributions to the development of the rock and roll music. Led Zeppelin is remembered in the books of history as one of the most famous rock and roll band. Led Zeppelin was an English band that was formed by Jimmy Page who was a guitarist, Robert Plant a vocalist, Paul Jones who was a bass guitarist and keyboardist, and John Bonham who is remembered as a leading drummer. Led Zeppelin was the first heavy metal band. The band is also remembered for introduction fusion of different rock genres including blues, folk genres, rock, reggae, soul, funk, Indian, country, Latin, and many others (MSNBC, 2008).  Unlike other bands, Led Zeppelin did not release singles but preferred releasing a whole album. Although the band was disbanded in 1980 following the death of Bonham, it is still highly regarded for its achievement in music. The band sold more than 300 million albums in the world.  It was the biggest band of the 1970s. Led Zeppelin is charted among the 10 best bands in the world history.

On the other hand, The Hollies was also an English pop band which came from Manchester and formed in 1960s.  The band has been known for their vocal harmony style which was to be copied by other groups as well. Unlike Zeppelin, The Hollies is one of the few English bands of 1960s that has remained together and continue to record new songs. The band was originally formed by Allan Clarke who led vocals, guitar and harmonica, Graham Nash leading guitar and vocals, Jeremy Levine a guitarist, Erick Haydock who led bass and Don Rathbone who was a drummer. However, the band has attracted other new members in the course of time. Some of their best songs like talking ‘bout you, Mr. Moonlight, You better move on, and others are listed to by many fans today (Rock and Roll Biographies, 2000).

Comparing Steve Miller and the Eagles

Steve Miller band was is one of the most adored American rock bands. It was formed in 1967 in San Francisco under the leadership of Steve Miller who is a leading guitarist and vocalist. The band members included Steve miller, Norton Buffalo, Gordy Knutson, Billy Peterson, Kenny Lee Lewis, Joseph Wooten and Sonny Charles. Other members of the and including James Cooke, Tim Davis, Les Dudek, Lonnie Turner, Jim Smith, Jim Perterson, Lance Haas, Craymore Stevens, Boz Scaggs, Glyn John, Jesse Davis, Jim Keltner, and many others. The band has produced a number of single hits The Joker, Rock ‘n Me, and Abracadabra which all made to number 1 US hot 100 songs. Other hits including Take the money and run, Fly like an Eagle, Jet airliner, Jungle love, and many others. The band has also won several awards including ASCAP Golden Note Award in 2008. (Steve Miller Band, 2009)

On the other hand, Eagles is also an American rock band which was formed in Los Angles in the 1970s. The band has had five songs which has reached number 1 in US hot 1000 and six albums which have also reached the number 1 mark. The eagles have also been ranked as leading recording artist of the 20th century. The band was formed when John Boylan who was the manager to Linda Ronstadt recruited Glenn Frey, Bennie Leadon, and Randy Meisener as musicians to back up Ronstadt. After a tour with Ronstadt through which they met drummer Don Henley, they formed their own band. The band was therefore formed by Glenn Frey leading vocals, guitars, keyboard, synthesizer, and harmonica; Bernie Leadon leading vocals, guitars, banjo, and mandolin; Don Henley leading vocals, drums, percussion, guitar, synthesizer; and Randy Meisner leading vocals, bass and guitar. Some of their best know singles including Take it easy, Witchy women, Peaceful easy feeling, Tequila sunrise, and many others. They broke up in 1980 but reunited back in 1994 and in 2003 they released The Very Best of the Eagles which is their greatest hits album. The band has won six Grammy awards including 2009 Pop Instrument Performance. In 1998, the group was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 2009).

AC/DC: Let There Be Rock! [DVD]

A legendary concert that’s long been tricky to track down, AC/DC: Let There Be Rock! has finally got a long overdue disc release. And fortunately, it’s been worth the wait. The concert was originally released in 1980, but has remained steadfastly hard to get hold of, leaving fans treasuring their old VHS copies. But no more. Let There Be Rock’s arrival on DVD brings with it 13 songs, live and loud, including some of the band’s finest work. The songs themselves are further interspersed w

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The United States occupied the Islands in 1898 until 1935, and introduced American blues folk music, R&B, and rock and roll became popular. In the late 1950s, native performers adapted Tagalog lyrics for North American rock n’roll music, resulting in the seminal origins of Philippine rock. The most notable achievement in Philippine rock of the 1960s was the hit song “Killer Joe,” which propelled the group “Rocky Fellers” which reached number 16 on the American radio charts.

Up until the 1970s, popular rock music began writing and producing in English. In the early 1970s, rock music began to be written using local languages, with bands like the Juan Dela Cruz Band being among the first popular bands to do so. Mixing Tagalog, and English lyrics were also popularly used within the same song, in songs like “Ang Miss Universe Ng Buhay Ko,” by the band Hotdogs which helped innovate the Manila sound. The mixing of the two languages (known as “Taglish”), while common in casual speech in the Philippines, was seen as a bold move, but the success of Taglish in popular songs, including Sharon Cuneta’s first hit, “Mr DJ,” broke the barrier forevermore.

Philippine rock musicians added folk music, and other influences, helping to lead to the 1978 breakthrough success of Freddie Aguilar. Aguilar’s Anak, his debut recording, is the most commercially successful philippine recording, and was popular throughout Asia, and Europe, and has been translated into numerous language by singers worldwide. Asin also broke into the music scene at the same period, and were popular.

Folk-rock became the Philippine protest music of the 1980s, and Aguilar’s “Bayan Ko” became especially popular as an anthem during the 1986 revolution. At the same time, a counterculture rejected the rise of politically focused lyrics. In Manila, a Punk rock scene developed, led by bands like Betrayed, The Jerks, and Urban Bandits. The influence of New Wave was also felt during these years, spearheaded by The Dawn.

1990s saw the emergence of a superstar pop-rock group, the Eraserheads, considered by many Philippine nationals as the number one group in the Philippine recording scene. In the wake of their success was the emergence of a string of influential Filipino rock bands such as Yano, Siakol, Parokya ni Edgar, and Rivermaya, each of which mixes the influence of a variety of rock subgenres into their style.

Philippine rock has also developed to include some hard rock, heavy metal, and Alternative rock such as Wolfgang, Razorback, Greyhounds, Queso, Grin department and the progressive band Paradigm.

The Neo-Traditional genre in Philippine music is also gaining popularity, with artists such as Joey Ayala, Grace Nono, Bayang Barrios, Cocojam, and Pinikpikan, reaping relative commercial success while utilizing the traditional musical sounds of many indigenous tribes in the country.

Today, the Philippine Islands exhibits western style music, producing notable bands such as PUPIL, Sponge Cola, Callalily, Chicosci, Bamboo, Silent Sanctuary, Rocksteddy, Kjwan, Kamikazee, Cueshe, Itchyworms, Vinyard, Valley of Chrome, Clap Your Hands, Imago, Hale, The Ambassadors, Moonstar 88, Faspitch, Check,and Urbandub, and the emergence of its first virtual band, Mistula.

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Pirate Radio is a trip down memory lane. Great songs from the early days of rock’n'roll. The antics of a bunch of DJs stuck out in the North Sea will leave you laughing. What about the clothes? These festooned characters set the stage for a great adventure.

Richard Curtis does double duty as Director and Writer for this comic nostalgic movie. Not only does he give us outrageous characters, his subtle hand is felt throughout the movie, with some memorable scenes. You may remember some of his other creations, Love, Actually (2003) and Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004). Both are some of my favorites and display his talent, as well as, his sense of whimsy. The film was released in Europe as “The Boat That Rocked” and we get the shorter version, Pirate Radio.

The story is really based on facts from the early days of rock. The BBC was only airing two hours of rock’n'roll a day in the early 60′s, and radio pirates like, Radio Caroline, anchored in the North Sea blasted rock twenty four hours a day. The British teenagers really loved it and the broadcasters were becoming rich. Needless to say the government was none too happy and this sets the conflict for this story.

The story line thus evolves with a group of ego driven DJs and their fun filled days broadcasting rock across the seas. This group is led by Quentin ( BIll Nighy) the station manager. You may remember Bill’s memorable performance in Love, Actually, as the aging rock star, “searching for a come back at any price”, great stuff. Quentin invites his teenage nephew, Carl (Tom Sturridge) to stay on the boat at the suggestion of his mother. The rest is his coming of age story and his getting to know the DJ’s and is the glue that holds the story together. The vintage rock’n'roll really provides an excellent background for the film and will have you pumped up by the beat. The Count (Philip Seymour Hoffman) is the most popular DJ and rules the boat. This lasts only until, the former king returns to Pirate radio. Gavin (Rhys Ifans) is the returning king and a ego driven feud erupts between The Count and Gavin. You will love the scene where they challenge each other to duel and they climb the ships mast. I was dizzy throughout the scene, and the scene’s finale was memorable ends the feud.

The uptight government bureaucrat Sir Alistair Dormandy ( Kenneth Branagh) meanwhile is doing everything in his power to shut down Pirate Radio. Kenneth does a great job portraying myopic, anal, stick in the mud. It is a pleasure to see someone take on a role with such relish. The rest of the movie is fueled by sex, drugs and rock n roll. Capers upon capers abound throughout the rest of the movie. Carl, meanwhile taking it all in and falling in love. You will cheer at the dramatic rescue scene, as the DJs are whisked off the foundering ship.

Sprinkled throughout the Pirate Radio are cameos by, January Jones, Emma Thompson, and Talulah Riley. The rest of the supporting cast did a fine job of adding depth and bringing their characters to life. Philip Seymour Hoffman did a credible job as the leader of this merry band of misfits. It was nice to see him take comedic role, and stretch himself. Rhys Ifans does a wonderful turn as the strutting peacock, Gavin, it was a pleasure to watch him work. You may remember his hilarious portrayal of Hugh Grant’s addled flat mate in Notting Hill.

Pirate Radio is a movie that will leave you smiling. The rock’n'roll music is the driving force of the movie and will have you bouncing in your seat. Take a friend or your sweetheart and enjoy this romp down memory lane.

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It won’t be at a dueling piano bar, but renditions of “Sweet Caroline” are sure to be heard this weekend, anyway. The Grammy Awards are to be held on Feb. 8, but two days prior to the glitz and glamour the man of the evening will be the one and only Neil Diamond. Diamond was named the 2009 MusiCares Person of the Year, and the legendary vocalist will be honored for the recognition Feb. 6 at the Grammy Week gala dinner and concert.

Six-time Grammy Award winners the Foo Fighters may seem like unlikely prospects to pay tribute to this contemporary soft rock singer/songwriter, but Dave Grohl and Co. will take the lead in tackling a tribute concert chalk full of Neil Diamond classics, from “Sweet Caroline” to “I’ve Been This Way Before.” The Foo Fighters will take the stage in a Diamond-filled night alongside other music heavyweights like Josh Groban, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Kid Rock, Coldplay, the Jonas Brothers, Jennifer Hudson and more, all of whom will be performing Neil Diamond songs in the concert. This star-studded production is just one part of the night’s activities, and a charity auction will also take place the same night, featuring Diamond’s own 1956 Ford Thunderbird as one of the auctioned items, as well as a signed guitar by Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan harmonica, Janis Joplin autographed photograph and more.

The Foo Fighters haven’t been at the forefront of the music industry as long as Neil Diamond, but this Seattle-based quartet has made its time in the spotlight count. The band’s frontman Dave Grohl got his start in the music industry as the drummer for Nirvana, but he formed the basis for the Foo Fighters in 1995 following Kurt Cobain’s death. The Foo Fighters formulated their music drawing from the scraps of Nirvana’s loud rock music and heavy guitar influence, and with the help of bassist Nate Mendel, drummer William Goldsmith (both formerly of Sunny Day Real Estate) and guitarist Pat Smear, the Foo Fighters started their rise to fame in the late ’90s, taking their moniker from a World War II secret force that researched UFOs.

Dave Grohl and his newly-gathered rock band started their famed career with the eponymously titled debut album in 1995, immediately sparking the radio-ready single “This Is a Call.” The Foo Fighters picked up steam from here, eventually scoring a platinum certification with Foo Fighters while continuing to heat up the charts with albums like 1997′s The Colour and the Shape, 1999′s There Is Nothing Left to Lose and 2002′s One by One. The Foo Fighters kept getting more and more famous with each album released, and in the early 2000s the Grammys started trickling down like a steady stream. The band picked up its first pair of Grammys in 2000 with the music video of “Learn to Fly” and the album There is Nothing Left to Lose, and the post-grunge rockers picked up another in 2002 with “All My Life.” Since then, the Foo Fighters have cleaned up at the Grammys three more times (in 2003 with One by One and 2007 with Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace and “The Pretender”) also spending copious amounts of time on the road with vivacious live performances. If you haven’t seen Dave Grohl and his crew get down and dirty in concert, get Foo Fighters tickets from http://www.stubhub.com/foo-fighters-tickets and enjoy the rock show of a lifetime.

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Little Tikes Pop Tunes Big Rocker Guitar allows kids to play existing songs or freestyle. The guitar also plays five child-friendly versions of famous songs, and has flashing lights that pulse to the beat. Kids can create their own band with the other instruments that are available, including a drum set and keyboard. The Little Tikes Pop Tunes Big Rocker Guitar is a great way to develop musical appreciation.

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