Category Archives: Rock

Trailer: All Things Must Pass – Tower Records

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Tony

Established in 1960, Tower Records was once a retail powerhouse with two hundred stores, in thirty countries, on five continents. From humble beginnings in a small-town drugstore, Tower Records eventually became the heart and soul of the music world, and … Continue reading →

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Joe Houston: Passing Of Tenor Sax Wild Man

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Tony

By Steve Propes To properly cruise Hody’s Drive-In at PCH and Anaheim St. 1950s style, an in-dash 45 rpm record player to dazzle other cruisers, pedestrians and car hops with one’s unique taste in rock ‘n’ roll. L.A. honking tenor … Continue reading →

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The Record Collector with Matt Ingebretson

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Tony

Comedian Matt Ingebretson does a painfully accurate impression of a pretentious record collector in this hilarious comedy short.

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Dylan’s Theme Time Radio Hour – Excellent Short Film

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Tony

Fans of Bob Dylan’s classic radio series Theme Time Radio Hour will love this film inspired by the incredible poster artwork Jaime Hernandez created for Bob Dylan’s radio show. You cam view the poster here – http://goodcomics.comicbookresources….  If you haven’t … Continue reading →

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Trailer For New Documentary About Bluesman Slim Harpo

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Tony

No further information at present other than this is a trailer for a proposed documentary on the life and work of the great bluesman Slim Harpo.

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Zappa Deal Will See Major Reissue Programme

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Tony

The estate of Frank Zappa has agreed an extensive licensing and distribution pact with Universal Music, which will now be able to release all manner of “new product releases, film and theatrical productions and trademark licensing,” starting with a 180-gram vinyl … Continue reading →

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New Taste Box Set Due August 28th

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Tony

Taste, Rory Gallager’s first band are the subject of a four-CD boxset due on August 28th. ‘I’ll Remember’ will include remastered versions of the band’s two studio albums, ‘Taste’ and ‘On The Boards, as well as plenty of previously unreleased material … Continue reading →

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Record Store Day 2015

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Tony

April 18th sees the eighth annual Record Store Day – a day record when record collectors, vinyl freaks and independent record shops come together to celebrate the art of music – and to support small and specialist record shops not … Continue reading →

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Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters Vive Latino complete Mexican Concert : March 13th.

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Tony
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Led Zeppelin Reissues: The Next Batch!

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Tony

Led Zeppelin have announced the continuation of their reissue campaign with ‘IV’ and ‘Houses Of The Holy’ in October. The announcement follows the release of the deluxe editions of Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin II, and Led Zeppelin III earlier this year. As … Continue reading →

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