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The Rock Relic

Archive for the ‘classic rock’ Category

July 21st, 2008

RockNews, Macca’s Big Finish, and More …

First, just a quick word to remind ya that, after this gig is over (got about ten more days, more or less, whichever comes first), the new one’s gonna start at a different venue! I’ll give ya more 411 in the next few days, so be ready to gear up for the move!
Wait a […]

By Chuck Hinson -- 2 comments

July 20th, 2008

Macca at Shea, The Fore, News and Vids

“Old Shea, could you see/by the kleig’s burly lights/what so proudly we hailed/as two legends were teaming?”
Okay … not exactly the National Anthem, but Friday night, New York did have a star-spangled banner of greats onstage.
Yep … it was a bittersweet night at Shea Stadium as Billy Joel headlined a card that knocked the […]

By Chuck Hinson -- 0 comments

July 19th, 2008

The Beat Goes On … (and more stuff)

Awwww, c’mon … ya didn’t really think yer Uncle Relic would just go “belly up” when he heard the news, didja?? Hey … there are still a few more runs left in this pony, so why not ride it??
After that? Just gimme a shout-out and I’ll letcha know the new home of […]

By Chuck Hinson -- 0 comments

July 18th, 2008

The End of The Relic??

I just got the news a coupla hours ago, yardbirds: Yer favorite Uncle Relic’s gonna be leavin’ ya on August 1.
Right … they’re discontinuing the site.
Now, before ya think I’m about to fade into a soppy eulogy, mebbe The Relic needs to remind ya one mo’ time: ROCK ‘N ROLL IS HERE […]

By Chuck Hinson -- 4 comments

July 17th, 2008

Rock News Updates

MAMA MIA! Seems like it’s just coincidence but, ridin’ on the coattails of the new movie release with Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan (and, listen … if ya haven’t seen it yet, please make a point of doin’ it! You’re in for a really pleasant treat!), singer Bjorn Ulvaeus said Tuesday that he’s […]

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July 15th, 2008

Of Caverns and Covers … (Vids and Tunes)

Who in their right mind hasn’t heard of the Mathew Street madness in Liverpool? On one side, you’ve got Lennon’s Bar, and, on the other, the famously-rebuilt Cavern Club.
In fact, it’s just beside where the old one — where The Beatles, Searchers, Big Three and many other top bands cut their musical teeth — […]

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July 14th, 2008

Rock News, Vids and a Quick Tour

INTERESTING “JULY” FACTS: Didja know that, 48 years ago this comin’ Friday, Roy Orbison had his first hit, thanks, in part, to the Everly Brothers … and Elvis? Y’see, they turned down a song called Only The Lonely, so he recorded it! It proved to be a good move, ’cause, over […]

By Chuck Hinson -- 1 comment

July 13th, 2008

RockFacts, News and More …

Hey … if you’re into the sweet, soft sounds of The Who, it’s obvious ya dunno who they are. BUT … if ya dig the serious, gutsy rock of Roger, Pete, John and Keith, you’ll wanna check out the trib they’re getting on July 17 on VH1!! Some of today’s hottest acts, like […]

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July 12th, 2008

Late Night With The Relic …

Okay, let’s seee … cats are asleep, everythin’s quiet … guess it’s time to PARRRRTY!!
ummm … waitaminnit … I can’t … break … this … chain that’s cuffed me to the computer. And there’s … there’s only …coffee … in front of me. (Sigh!) Okay … guess I’d better get back to […]

By Chuck Hinson -- 0 comments

July 10th, 2008

A Mixed Bag at Lunch …

FIRST, A FEW ANSWERS
To kick off this quick edition of TRR, I gotta letcha know that, for the mo, Luker’s out of the hospital while they’re runnin’ the results of tests and investigations. Let’s hope the lad has great results (and I’m sure he will! Just keep on thinkin’ and prayin’, okay?)!
Now … […]

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