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The Rock Relic

June 19th, 2008

Grassroots, Rock News and Vids

Rob Grill. To most of us Rockiteers, the name is synonymous with The Grass Roots as he was the lead singer and, undoubtedly, one of the handsomest in the biz at that time!
But, these days, he’s showing another side: that of courage, persistence and heart! Here’s why:
Though only 64 and, until recently, still […]

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June 13th, 2008

The Fab FORE Interview!! (Pt. II)

Okay, Rockiteers … here’s Part 2 of the interview that’s got rockers around the globe buzzin’ — and anxious to hear the rest of the story from Spencer Hannabuss (bass, vocals, songwriter, founding member), Luke Bentley (rhythm, vocals), Simon Thompson (drums, vocals) and Matt Hardy (lead, vocals) — collectively, THE FORE!
(I was told that waitin’ […]

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June 3rd, 2008

Nesmith, McCartney, AYBS? and More …

A COUPLA MORE WORDS ON BO Okay … we’re still a little stunned by this rock legend’s death (I mean, the dude created his own name, his own sound, his own guitar and who knows what else?). But didja know he named himself after the slang for a silly, trite person? Yep. […]

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June 1st, 2008

The BB Gig, AYBS?, and Fore MORE …

THIS JUST IN, FOREHEADS: Just got a vid from Neil, The Fore’s ubiquitous manager (WHEW! Took forever to look up that word!). It’s from the Bootleg Beatles gig in Shrewsbury last weekend, with The Fore doin’ their solid rocker, I Got A Girl. (For you who ain’t ForeHeads yet, you’re … […]

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May 11th, 2008

The Everlys, The Fore, and Ol’ Blue Eyes

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 […]

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May 7th, 2008

Paul, Ringo and … Foreheads??

Maybe … just maybe …
Y’see, word’s out that Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr (remember them?) are considerin’ re-teaming for recording and/or concerts! Both of these superstars have had enormous successes since the Beatles split, and their tentative reunion will undoubtedly be the most anticipated since the Zep show at O2 last year.
(Incidentally, the latest […]

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May 5th, 2008

Two of Fore 4 Yer IPOD

LOVE FOR SALE from the album Black & White. While the lads are great (as always), the bow-wows are worth their weight in gold kibble:

IT’LL BE ME from the album Black & White, performed live!.

IN THE FORE-FRONT As I write this, the lads are gearin’ up for a loaded month of gigs […]

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May 1st, 2008

Rockin’ At The B5 (and MORE!!)

Y’know, as you’re reelin’, rockin’ and readin’ on yer favorite Relicsite, ya don’t wanna overlook RR’s sibs! They’ve got some extremely cool sites of their own, and they’re piped in straight from the B5 Ranch!
(Lookit the lower right of yer screen, under the word “MUSIC.”) Here … lemme introduce a few of […]

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April 30th, 2008

Jimi Hendrix SEX Tapes?? (and Roger’s Missing Pig)

WAIT!! Before your imagination runs wild, those two subjects mentioned in the title are involved in separate stories! (WHEW!! Please tell me I’m off the hook!) Now … let’s go on:
WAS SHE A “FOXY LADY”? In this media-drenched era of Hilton/Anderson/everyone-but-Charlie-Brown (who’d probably do it for Peanuts) sex tapes, now comes word of […]

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April 28th, 2008

This Week In Rock History …

Yep … it happened this week, so many moons ago (geez, an’ … an’ it seems like only yesterday …)
Twenty-three years ago today (1975), the disco scene took a biiiiiiig leap (twirl, split, dip, boogie [your choice] …) when The Bee Gees hit with Jive Talkin’ and Nights of Broadway. The album, Main Course (from […]

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