LIFE Dick Clark and the History of Rock 'n' Roll
- Traces his 60-year path along the American music scene.
- Rarely-seen photos and archival interviews.
- LIFE Magazine chronicles his history.
- Hardcover; 80 pages.
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The 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concerts Reviews
December 8, 2011 By 11 Comments
The 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
- Category: Personality DVDFormat: 3 DVDs
-51 complete performances.
-Plus 16 bonus performances.
-Over 5 hours of rock 'n' roll history.
-Includes collector's issue of Rolling Stone magazine with behind-the-scenes stories of the concerts.
-Three time Emmy-winner.
On October 29th and 30th, 2009, rock 'n' roll royalty held court at Madison Square Garden for what have been called 'the best concerts ever,' and 'where rock 'n' roll history was made.'
The concerts featured a who's who of rock 'n' roll from the '50s to the '90s and included artists performing together in unprecedented combinations that will most likely never be witnessed again.
'The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Anniversary Concerts' included sets by Crosby, Stills & Nash; Stevie Wonder; Paul Simon; Simon & Garfunkel; Aretha Franklin; Metallica; U2; Jeff Beck and Bruce Springsteen & the E-Street Band. Joining this iconic line up on stage were special guests including: Jerry Lee Lewis, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Smokey Robinson, B.B. King, Annie Lennox, Lou Reed, John Fogerty, Mick Jagger, Fergie and others.
A 4-hour special of the concerts aired on HBO to high ratings, and was seen by tens of millions. Now this historic event is available on DVD.
Highlights include:
-Mick Jagger and Fergie in a blistering version of the Stones' classic 'Gimme Shelter,' with U2 as the backing band.
-Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel on-stage for a rollicking rendition of 'Born to Run.'
-Sting joins Jeff Beck for the Curtis Mayfeld classic 'People Get Ready.'
-Paul Simon, David Crosby and Graham Nash join together for a spine-tingling 'Here Comes the Sun.'
-Ozzy Osbourne sings with Metallica on the Black Sabbath classics 'Iron Man' and 'Paranoid.'
-John Fogerty & Bruce Springsteen share vocals on Roy Orbison's 'Oh, Pretty Woman.'
> Superbob
October 5, 2011 By 5 Comments
> Superbob
Event on 2011-10-14 22:00:00
"Going to a SUPER bob show is like getting on a f'ing roller coaster, they rock your ass off and you can't wait to get back on." -Whitney (On Air personality) DC 101
SUPER bob is a four-piece high energy rock band based in the Washington DC area. Childhood friends Adam Smith (guitar) and Matt Santoro (vocals) formed the band, under the name "bob" in ‘05 with the vision of bringing something fresh to a rock scene that seemed to have forgotten what rock n roll was really about. Soon after, they added Drew Recny (bass) and Chris Faircloth (drums). This band breathes rebellious authenticity back into music and reminds you that rock music is supposed to make you get up and not give a damn about being you.
When you see SUPER bob live your senses will be overwhelmed by a borderline excess of stage presence and heart pounding sound. P.R.S sponsored guitarist Adam Smith brings a package of uniqueness, flare, and pure adrenaline that is rarely found in any one musician, while classically trained Drew Recny packs a clean, punchy bass style that is loaded with obvious talent and a technique that only comes with full dedication and commitment to his craft. Christopher Faircloth, a Spaun Drum Company sponsored drummer, brings an almost indescribable style to the table, one with high flying stick tricks, and hard pounding, ear deafening, strong beats. The proverbial icing on the SUPER bob cake is provided by Matt Santoro's vocals which can only be described as unabashedly his own. Full of ear catching melodies, unapologetic and blatantly honest lyrics, and a flow that is uncommon yet undeniably at home in rock, Santoro's songwriting couples with an unrivaled stage presence that caps off one of the best live bands you will ever get the chance to experience.
SUPER bob's buzz was established with their eye catching live shows, non-stop hustle, and no excuses work ethic. Tattoos, colored hair, dread locks, and plenty of good old fashioned rock n roll grit distinguishes them from the undedicated and identifies them as the real deal in an industry riddled with fakers. After three years of hard work at gaining recognition, winning the loyalty of fans in their local scene, and growing a fan-base across the Mid-Atlantic, SUPER bob hooked up with Grammy nominated producer Garth "GGGarth" Richardson. They went to Vancouver BC to record their first full length record entitled "bbbob" and then hit the road for the next three years playing an average of 130 shows annually over a span of 19 states.
Having just released their second full length record (Rock N Roll) in the spring of 2010, SUPER bob stands prepared to release a third full length in the summer of 2011. Produced by Matt LaPlant at the Bieler Brothers studios in Pompano Beach FL, the new SUPER bob album promises to blow minds and take the rock game to whole new dimensions. This band grows in exponential steps and has a collection of recorded songs that they can proudly boast is only surpassed by the full-effect of attending a live show. Keep your eyes and ears open for this uniquely amazing band. You won't be sorry.
"I have seen over 7,500 bands in the last fifteen years, and SUPER bob is one of the best. Never have I seen a band gain fans so quick and rock it on stage with such energy. They will woo grandmas to teenies" -Mick Minchow Owner/ Booking Agent/ Promoter – Ground Zero-Spartanburg SC
Super bob Website
at Jammin’ Java
227 Maple Avenue East
Vienna, United States
The Jerry Lee Lewis Story
September 4, 2011 By 5 Comments
The Jerry Lee Lewis Story
Event on 2012-02-17 20:00:00
Jerry Lee Lewis first hit international recognition in 1957 and quickly developed a reputation as the first wild man of rock and without doubt rock n roll’s most exciting performer, his nickname of ‘Killer’ accurately reflecting the dynamism of his stage show. It was not unusual for him to destroy pianos on stage and was even known to set them alight!
This brand new, exhilarating show tells the story of Jerry Lee from his meteoric rise to fame through hits such as ‘Great Balls of Fire’, ‘Breathless’, ‘High School Confidential’ and ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ to his equally as fast fall from grace when he married his 13 year old cousin Myra, back to his reinstatement as one of music’s biggest names with his triumphal return to the top in the mid 1960s when he performed at The Star Club in Hamburg.
Featuring more than 20 of his hits and performed with energy that the Killer himself would have been proud of this is a show that will appeal to both those who were brought up with rock n roll or who are discovering it for the first time.
I've seen Jerry Lee live twice – the last time at the October before last at the Forum, Camden Town, and I've been a fan all my adult life. I must tell you that I thought your interpretation was absolutely stunning. You are clearly a brilliant musician, and have got The Killer off to a tee! P. M. Fakenham Norfolk.
Just to say you were absolutely FANTASTIC in 'Killer' at the Medina Theatre on the 11th October. Hope you appear over here again Peter. Thank you very much for a most enjoyable evening. R. A. Isle of Wight
I went to Crosby Civic Hall last night and saw Peter Gill in the above show. Having travelled up from Chesterfield I was hoping it would be a good show – it wasn’t – it was brilliant! P.S. Chesterfield
at Chapel Arts Centre
9 Lower Borough Walls
Bath, United Kingdom
Million Dollar Quartet
August 31, 2011 By 7 Comments
Million Dollar Quartet
Event on 2012-06-05 19:30:00
On December 4, 1956, rock n roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins were gathered together by Sam Phillips, the Father of Rock n Roll at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations featuring timeless hits including Blue Suede Shoes, Thats All Right, Great Balls of Fire, I Walk the Line, Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On, Who Do You Love?, Folsom Prison Blues, Hound Dog and more.
1 hr. 40 mins., no intermission
This production is recommended for audience age six and up.
at ASU Gammage Auditorium
Apache Boulevard and Mill Avenue
Tempe, United States
50′s & 60′s Graffiti Gold Show
August 26, 2011 By 4 Comments
50′s & 60′s Graffiti Gold Show
Event on 2011-09-03 19:30:00
50's & 60's Graffiti Gold Show with "Tom Tayback and the Daddy O's" Will Rock n' Roll Your World SEDONA, AZ. July 2011 If you're a fan of the golden oldies from the 50's & 60's, you'll love this genuinely authentic blast from the past. "Tom Tayback and the Daddy O's" are a true throwback, fondly recalling the good old days. The days of Juke Boxes, 45 Records, Soda Shops and Sock Hops in the gym. That great era of Duck Tails, Pony Tails, Pig Tails, Crew Cuts and Flat Tops. An enjoyable trip down memory lane to the times of Fender Skirts, Tail Fins, Curb Feelers, Suicide Knobs, Baby Moon Hubcaps, Drive-In Movies and Back Seat Bingo with your favorite girl. Get nostalgic and leave your cares at home, cuz the memories of those good old days will fly unchecked as you relive a time when music refused to let you sit still. This is a Cookin' vintage presentation, weaving stories of Graffiti Gold in tributes to Rock n Roll legends, like Elvis Presley, Bill Halley and his Comets, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, The Big Bopper, Little Richard, The Coasters, Fats Domino, Sam the Sham, One Hit Wonders, Doo-Wop, Motown, The Twist, the Beatles and more. Music was never better and you can "Remember When" at this show. Most people know the words, everyone smiles, some laugh out loud and others even shed a few tears. That's what Rock n Roll Gold is all about. Prepare yourself for a return to the days of Rolled Up T-Shirts, Peddle Pushers, Penny Loafers, Saddle Shoes and Blue Suede shoes. Some audience members even attend wearing the classic outfits and hair styles. Let your mind wander back to those special Rock n Roll Gold days. Tom Tayback surrounds himself with some of the best musicians in the southwest in order to do justice to these great Golden Oldies. Anything else would be Rock 'n Roll sacrilege. With an acting background in Hollywood movies & TV, and as the multi-award winning anchor of 780 KAZM's morning show "The DUO" in Sedona, AZ, Tom Tayback brings seasoned presence to his performances that will help you remember and re-live the great period in time that brought us the slang terms Cloud Nine – Cookin' Cool Cooties – Deuce Coup Hipsters – Party Poopers – Pop The Clutch – Rag Top – Stacked – and Think Fast. You might also remember his uncle Vic Tayback, who starred for 9 seasons as Mel Sharples on the CBS hit "Alice". As a Screen Actors Guild member, Tom's acting highlights can be viewed at the Internet Movie Database site ( www.imdb.com/name/nm0851860/ ). From '89 to '91, he produced his own syndicated TV variety show on KTUP Channel 45 in Phoenix, while also hosting radio shows in Phoenix and Las Vegas. In '93 Tom costarred in the premiere episode of the New Route 66 for NBC. '94 found him starring as a body-snatching alien for New Line Cinema Productions in the motion picture sequel "Hidden II – The Spawning". In '95 he starred as Homicide Detective Sgt Gold in "Undercover" (with Meg Foster) for Axis Films International. And, in '96 Tom starred in his favorite role as the new "Grizzly Adams" in "Treasure Of The Bear", with Joseph Campanella. This Graffiti Gold show is reminiscent of American Bandstand and Alan Freed's traveling Rock n' Roll Caravan. It's always fun to remember the best parts of days gone by. Tom Tayback and the Daddy O's will be your tour guides on this trip down memory lane. Let's Rock n Roll, Baby!
at Canyon Moon Theatre
5857 AZ State Route 179
Sedona, United States
The War on Drugs+ Purling Hiss+ Carter Tanton
August 2, 2011 By 2 Comments
The War on Drugs+ Purling Hiss+ Carter Tanton
Event on 2011-10-28 20:00:00
The deeper we dig into modern music, the less our tastes make any real sense. For years, we found it curious, this equal devotion to Tom Petty and Spacemen 3, artists who made some of their most pivotal records at nearly the same time but with polar approaches. Or how about our mirrored admiration of Neu! '75 and Blood on the Tracks, two very different albums from two different continents that happen to share a release year and a major place in our hearts? Flying Saucer Attack and Springsteen? New Order and No Wave? The Byrds and Bread and Burt Bacharach? How is a music fan supposed to reconcile all of this? Fall in love with Philadelphia's The War on Drugs. The vehicle of Adam Granduciel — frontman, rambler, shaman, pied piper guitarist and apparent arranger-extraordinaire — The War on Drugs seemed similarly obsessed with disparate ideas, with building uncompromised rock monuments from pieces that might have seemed odd pairs. On their debut, the life-affirming Wagonwheel Blues, folk-rock marathons come damaged by drum machines. Electronic and instrumental reprises precede songs they've yet to play, and Dr. Seuss becomes lyrical motivation for bold futuristic visions. Now, Granduciel has done it again, better than before: Slave Ambient, their proper second album, is a brilliant 47-minute sprawl of rock 'n' roll, conceptualized with a sense of adventure and captured with seasons of bravado. Slave Ambient features a team of Philadelphia's finest musicians, including multi-instrumentalists Dave Hartley and Robbie Bennett, and drummer Mike Zanghi. Recorded throughout the last four years at Granduciel's home studio in Philly, Jeff Ziegler's Uniform Recording and Echo Mountain in Asheville, NC, the album puts the weirdest influences in just the right places. Synthesizers fall where you might expect more electric guitars (and vice versa); country-rock sidles up to the warped extravagance of '80s pop. Instant classic "Baby Missiles" is part Springsteen fever dream, part motorik anthem. "Original Slave" might sound like a hillbilly power drone, but "City Reprise #12" suggests Phil Collins un-retiring to back Harmonia. "I Was There" is Harvest rebuilt by some selection of psychedelic all-stars, while the shuffling, sleepy opener "Best Night" offers a band with too many ideas to be in a hurry. During the mid-album centerpiece "Come to the City," Granduciel howls and moans, "All roads lead to me/ I've been moving/ I've been drifting." Indeed, however unlikely that might seem, all these sounds arrive cohesively in one unmistakable place. The War on Drugs are one of the most exciting young rock 'n' roll bands in the world. People question that conviction, unconvinced that an act so new or with such clear historical forebears could absolutely be called a favorite. Sure, The War on Drugs' music overflows with echoes and strains of the songs and sounds we've all loved, yet it always feels singular and seamless, a perfect and pure distillation of influences into something that sounds like nothing else. Every song on Slave Ambient is instantly identifiable and infinitely intricate, a latticework of ideas and energies building into mile-high rock anthems. They are songs for future converts, welcome signs for folks who should, soon enough, also call The War on Drugs their favorite young rock 'n' roll band on the planet. — GRAYSON CURRIN Purling Hiss- http://audiomilk.com/daily-servings/purling-hiss-dont-even-try-it-woodsist http://alteredzones.com/posts/1546/purling-hiss-hoodoo/ Carter Tanton- Carter Tanton New record in October on Western Vinyl (Here We Go Magic, Callers, Dirty Projectors, etc.) PR via Brooke Black at Big Hassle (Edward Sharpe, Gillian Welch, Silver Sun Pickups, Dr. Dog, Dawes, etc.) http://pitchfork.com/forkcast/16056-murderous-joy/ Previously toured and released record under the name Tulsa (vitals below) – he has been touring and recording with Marissa Nadler and Lower Dens in between his own releases. adv/ at the door ALL AGES
at Flying M Coffeegarge
1314 Second Street S
Nampa, United States
Fishbones
July 15, 2011 By 5 Comments
Fishbones
Event on 2011-08-08 23:00:00
Un Lunedì sera diverso dagli altri, un appuntamento estivo fatto di musica live di qualità e accompagnato da dj set… Una situazione fresca, easy e gratuita dove la Musica è sempre il primo riferimento! Tutto questo in un contesto fatto di ottimi drink in un'accogliente location sulla spiaggia. Ad animare la serataci saranno sul palco le lische del Rock n' roll…i FISHBONES!!! www.myspace.com/fishbonesband Tra le note di Gene Vincent e quelle di Jerry Lee Lewis, strizzando l'occhio a Renato Carosone, i quattro componenti della band sapranno infiammare l'atmosfera e trascinare chi li ascolta in scatenati boogie woogie…il divertimento è garantito! PREPARATEVI A BALLARE TUTTA LA NOTTE!!!
at La Bodeguita Della Playa
Via aurelia
Marina di Andora, Italy