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Category Archives: Rock
Today’s Music: Kris Kristofferson, Don Henley, Todd Rundgren
Singer, songwriter and sometime actor Kris Kristofferson was born today in 1936. Here are two of his most famous compositions: Don Henley, drummer, co-songwriter and vocalist for The Eagles, greeted the world in 1947. Here’s a different version of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Don Henley, Kris Kristofferson, The Eagles, Todd Rundgren
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Today’s Music: Ray Davies, O.C. Smith
Founder of The Kinks, singer and songwriter Ray Davies was born today in 1944. For anyone who cares to chart the history of power-chord, heavy metal rock music, it really started with the two Kinks tunes below. When they first … Continue reading
Today’s Music: Chet Atkins, Brian Wilson
Guitar genius Chet Atkins was born today in 1924 (d. 2001). Here he is playing “Mr. Sandman” back in 1954: ‘Mr. Guitar’ has “Dizzy Fingers” in 1975: And Chet live with Mark Knopfler in 1987: Another genius, former-Beach Boy Brian … Continue reading
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Tagged Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Chet Atkins, Mark Knopfler
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Today’s Music: Vince Gill, James Burton, Ricky Skaggs, Albert Lee, “Mystery Train” Live
Playing at Martyr’s in Chicago.
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Tagged “Mystery Train”, Albert Lee, James Burton, Ricky Skaggs, Vince Gill
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Today’s Music: Sir Paul Turns 70
Former Beatle Paul McCartney was born today in 1942. Here are a few videos from his long musical career.
Today’s Music: Blues Fathers and Sons Live (1969)
Muddy Waters, Otis Spann, Paul Butterfield, Mike Bloomfield, Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn and Sam Lay teamed up in 1969 to record the Chess album “Fathers and Sons.” Here’s a sample of the result:
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Tagged Donald Duck Dunn, Fathers and Sons, Mike Bloomfield, Muddy Waters, Otis Spann, Paul Butterfield, Sam Lay
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Today’s Music: Various Artists
No birthdays today, just some great guitar playing. First up, here’s Chet Atkins, Leo Kottke and Doc Watson jamming on “Last Steam Engine Train” And the incredible Tommy Emmanuel, raving it up on “Guitar Boogie” with an acoustic:
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Tagged Acoustic Guitar, Chet Atkins, Country Folk, Leo Kottke and Doc Watson, Tommy Emmanuel
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Today’s Music: Erroll Garner, Waylon Jennings, Harry Nilsson
Jazz keyboardist Erroll Garner was born today in 1921 (d. 1977). Here he plays his most famous composition “Misty”: Former Buddy Holly bass player, Nashville Cat, country-rock icon and, with Willie Nelson, one of the original ‘Outlaws,’ Waylon Jennings greeted … Continue reading
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Tagged Country Music, Erroll Garner, Harry Nilsson, Misty, Waylon Jennings
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Today’s Music: Doc Cheatham and Bobby Freeman
Jazz trumpet master Doc Cheatham was born today in 1905 (d. 1997). Some say, and he agreed, that he did his best work after the age of 70. Rock singer Bobby Freeman was also born today in 1940. He’s best … Continue reading