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 — […]
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 […]
“If The Beatles or the 60’s had a message, it was ‘Learn to swim. And once you’ve learned … SWIM!‘” — John Lennon.
And that’s exactly what the legends of rock did when they ushered in this new and amazing beat. But more about that in a moment …
first, though, we’ve gotta handle some unfinished […]
Okay … I know the band on the left (or two-thirds of ‘em. Can’t see the drummer …) is probably foreign to a few Rockiteers here in the states, but they were the foundation of some very influential rock pioneers of the early Sixties.
The Pirates (Mick Green -guitar, Johnny Spence - bass and [until […]
Well, it’s been a long time comin’, and more than deserved, but Miracleman Smokey Robinson has finally been inducted into Harlem’s Apollo Theatre Hall of Fame (this happened on Monday night). He and wife Francesca were welcomed to the legendary Theatre by Janet Jackson, Spike Lee and other celebs. Smokey, you shoulda […]
He was, undoubtedly, one of the funniest men in America — no, make that the world …
Harvey Korman, famed “second banana” to Carol Burnett and star of many of Mel Brooks’ classiccomedies (such as Blazing Saddles), died earlier today of complications from an aneurysm rupture he suffered four months ago. He was 81.
The man […]
Hey … remember when Scorsese scored with the Stones’ documentary,Shine A Light, a few months back? Well, he’s at it again — only, this time, he’s gonna do Sinatra’s life!
Yep … the “Chairman of the Board” is gonna be the subject of a new doc that, according to Frank’s daughter, Tina, will show the […]
Okay, Foreheads, here’s the vid you’ve been askin’ me for … direct from the G2 show …
THE FORE performing “YOU’LL BE MINE”:
Now … you’ve heard the lads — and seen their vids — now meet them yourself as well as learn the history of the band (at least, to this point! The best, as […]
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