06/03/2008
Bo Diddley Bounces into the Beyond - A Walrus Tribute
Bo Diddley, one of Rock music's originators, passed away yesterday of heart failure at his home in Archer, Florida. Diddley's innovating music was an inspiration to many popular blue-eyed soulsters of his time like Buddy Holly, Mick Jagger, and ...
Read MorePosted by Emily on 06/03/2008 12:13 PM EST in Rock, YouTube, Blues | Permalink
02/22/2008
Athens, GA Rockabilly Legends, Flat Duo Jets' Documentary Soundtrack, "Two Headed Cow"!
I received a promotional disc of Two Headed Cow, the soundtrack to the Flat Duo Jets' 2006 documentary in the mail yesterday. I have never heard of these guys before, and I must say that I was blown away! Dexter Romweber, frontman of Flat Duo ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 02/22/2008 11:44 AM EST in Rock, YouTube, Blues, 80's Punk | Permalink
02/20/2008
Merry Clayton, The Epic Voice Behind the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter"
The Rolling Stones' Let It Bleed album begins with the political tune, "Gimme Shelter". But who is that massive voice belting it out under Jagger's cocksure mumbles?
Read MorePosted by Joe on 02/20/2008 2:28 PM EST in Rock, YouTube, Soul, Blues | Permalink
02/13/2008
The Gun Club: Ghost on the Highway Documentary Release
No one can really compete with The Gun Club. Fusing graveyard blues with punk, Gun Club were a true original in the scope of the punk rock movement. Singer, Jeffery Lee Pierce was one of the most cryptic voices in rock n roll, ranging from ghost ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 02/13/2008 4:42 PM EST in Blues, 80's Punk | Permalink
02/07/2008
Cedell Davis: The Tenacious Delta Blues Whipping Boy
If you are a musician, and you're having a rough time of it, Cedell Davis will help keep things in perspective. This old-timer blues man has been through some shit. As a kid his favorite toys were the guitar and harmonica. By the time he was ...
Read MorePosted by Emily on 02/07/2008 5:28 PM EST in Blues | Permalink
01/24/2008
"U.R.A. Fever" Video from the filthy blues of The Kills
"We ain't born typical"- the line is repeated in the Kills' new single, which is a nice way of saying they are way cooler than you. The video is full of dim lighting, subtle vintage film effects, and film noir allusions. The duo plays dress u ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 01/24/2008 11:52 AM EST in Garage Rock, Blues, Glam, Indie-Rock | Permalink
01/17/2008
Flamin Groovies "Slow Death" Live in '72!
Sunglasses, leather jackets, and long hair is what it's all about. San Fransisco's Flamin Groovies had a heavy 50's blues & rockabilly influenced sound in the 60's. Toward the 70's their garage-blues sound evolved into what would eventually beco ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 01/17/2008 11:00 AM EST in Garage Rock, Blues, Power-Pop | Permalink
01/07/2008
30 Years And Counting: The Fleshtones, America's Garage Band
These guys play party music plain and simple. Rip-roarin' 50's influenced horn-blastin' rockers. Despite never hitting the big time, The Fleshtones continue on... REASONS WHY THE FLESHTONES RULE: •The Fleshtones debuted at CBGB on May ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 01/07/2008 3:19 PM EST in 70's Punk, Garage Rock, Blues | Permalink
12/27/2007
Blues Magoos: "Gotta Get Away," Classic Garage Cut
What a great band name. Bluuuues Magoooos. It rhymes, it's catchy, and it's bizarre. Even better, this description accurately describes their sound as well. One of the first bands to be marketed as Psychedelic, The Blues Magoos were pioneers of ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 12/27/2007 12:49 PM EST in 60's Pop, Rock, 60's Psych, Garage Rock, Blues | Permalink
12/13/2007
Hit It! Sweet Soul Music Of The Ike And Tina Turner Revue: Live In '74
The Ike and Tina Turner Revue toured as a duo in the late 60's and 70's to excited audiences across the USA. In these live recordings from '74, they are heard playing at the University of Maine. There is something about a horn section raving ...
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