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17/12/2024

This week in 1974, the Bachman-Turner Overdrive single “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” peaked on the UK Singles Chart at #2 (December 15)

Randy Bachman originally wrote the song when recording the LP “Not Fragile” as a bit of a muck-around instrumental, and then put some words to it with a stutter to poke a bit of fun at his brother Gary, who stuttered.

When the record company heard it, they asked them to include it on the album. When Bachman re-did the vocals without the stutter, it didn’t sound as good, so they left it in.

With no singles yet released from the “Not Fragile” album, the record company would regularly call Bachman with airplay reports, asking for permission to release "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet".
Bachman said, "And I refused for three weeks. I was producer, so I had final say on what went out.
I woke up one day and asked myself, 'Why am I stopping this?'
Some of my favorite records are really dumb things like 'Louie, Louie'...so I said to Charlie, 'O.K., release it. I bet it does nothing.'"

"You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" debuted at #65 in the US on September 21, 1974 and shot to the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 seven weeks later.
It was the only US #1 single in BTO's history.

"You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" also holds the record for falling farthest on the chart before returning to the Top 10. After falling to #34 two weeks after being in the #1 spot, it then jumped back up to #8 for two weeks.

It also topped the charts in Canada, Denmark, Germany and South Africa, went to #3 in the Netherlands and Austria, #4 in Australia and Ireland, #5 in Switzerland, #6 in Belgium, and #7 in Norway.

Click on the link to see and hear this classic rock song:

https://youtu.be/4cia_v4vxfE

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Anthony Frank Iommi Jr. (born 19 February 1948) is an English musician and a pioneering figure in heavy metal music. He is best known as the co-founder, guitarist, leader, and primary composer of Black Sabbath. Over five decades, Iommi was the band's sole continuous member, helping shape the sound of heavy metal and influencing numerous subgenres, particularly doom metal. In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked him 13th on their list of the "250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time."

Iommi's innovative playing style was significantly shaped by a traumatic accident during his teenage years while working at a sheet metal factory. He lost the tips of the middle and ring fingers of his right hand, forcing him to adapt his technique by using lighter strings and down-tuning his guitar, which contributed to Black Sabbath's signature heavy sound.

Initially part of a band called Earth, Iommi briefly joined Jethro Tull in 1968 before returning to Earth, which was soon renamed Black Sabbath. As Black Sabbath’s guitarist, he played a central role in creating some of the most iconic heavy metal albums of all time, including Paranoid (1970) and Master of Reality (1971).

In addition to his work with Black Sabbath, Iommi pursued solo projects, releasing his first album, Iommi, in 2000, followed by Fused in 2005, a collaboration with former bandmate Glenn Hughes. He later formed the band Heaven & Hell with Ronnie James Dio and other former Black Sabbath members, focusing on material from their time together in the band. Heaven & Hell disbanded after Dio's death in 2010.

In 2011, Iommi published his autobiography, Iron Man: My Journey Through Heaven and Hell with Black Sabbath, detailing his life, career, and the challenges he overcame. A true innovator and legend, Iommi remains a cornerstone of heavy metal's history and development.

17/12/2024

Def Leppard, formed in Sheffield, England, in 1977, is one of the most successful and enduring rock bands of all time. Pioneers of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), they fused hard rock with polished melodies, creating a signature sound that dominated the 1980s.

Their breakthrough came with *Pyromania* (1983), featuring hits like *Photograph* and *Rock of Ages*. The album's blend of anthemic choruses and cutting-edge production made them global superstars. This success was eclipsed by *Hysteria* (1987), a blockbuster featuring classics like *Pour Some Sugar on Me*, *Love Bites*, and *Animal*. Despite challenges, including drummer Rick Allen losing an arm in a car accident, the band’s resilience and innovation propelled them to even greater heights.

Known for their powerful live shows and multi-platinum albums, Def Leppard remains a rock powerhouse, continuing to tour and release music. Their legacy as architects of melodic hard rock and arena anthems is cemented in rock history.

17/12/2024

We’re extremely honoured to announce that we will be joining TREMONTI on their ‘The End Will Show Us How’ EU & UK tour in January/February 2025.

Tickets are available now from:
https://marktremonti.com/

See you on the road!

17/12/2024

Guitar shredder Sophie Lloyd briefly became Those Damn Crows' sixth member at the band's biggest headline show ever at Cardiff Utilita Arena on Saturday night. She joined Those Damn Crows on stage for a fiery rendition of 'Rock N Roll Ain't Dead' in front of the 5,000-strong crowd.

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AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson makes a surprise guest appearance on the newly...

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tomorrow night on The HitMix 107.5 FM, the Old School Rock show puts its festive socks on and a Christmas Rock Show, dont forget from 7 till 10 rock classics only on the hitmix, see you there Nige x🤘🤘🤘

05/12/2024

Eric Clapton has announced four headline concerts next May, his only UK dates...

05/12/2024

On this day in 1972, the Uriah Heep LP “The Magician’s Birthday” debuted on the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart at #140, and the UK Albums Chart at #28 (December 2)

The British combo’s fifth LP was "based loosely on a short story" written by keyboard player Ken Hensley in June and July 1972.

The original vinyl release was a gatefold sleeve, the striking front cover designed again by Roger Dean.

On the charts, it peaked at #1 in Finland, #5 in Norway and Denmark, #6 in Australia, #7 in Germany, #22 in Canada, #28 in the UK, and #31 in the US.

Highlights include “Sweet Lorraine", which was released from the LP as an American single, “Spider Woman” which was the European single release, and the title track (a multi-part fantasy epic featuring a Ken Hensley–David Byron vocal duel and Mick Box's extensive guitar solo in the middle).

“Uriah Heep used to have an image, now they have personality," wrote Melody Maker in 1973…

Click on the link below to watch the title track:

https://youtu.be/Ri_9PTpOykQ?si=tBbHbGxNulGcvTRk

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