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02/04/2021

Congratulations to this year's nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Today we celebrate Dionne Warwick. As the Brill Building churned out complex, jazz-inflected pop, a singer was needed who had the control, taste and technique to handle their unusual melodies and tricky rhythms. There was only one choice: Dionne Warwick.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpoBISzUP4o

Dionne Warwick sings 'Walk on By'' at age 24 live in an intimate restaurant bar, the '27 Club' in Knokke, Belgium, on New Year's Eve 1964. The Burt Bacharah...

31/03/2021

Congratulations to this year's nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Today we celebrate Tina Turner. Tina Turner left Ike with nothing but her name, but used her powerfully emotional voice and inexhaustible supply of stage presence to build one of the 80's biggest, most gratifying success stories.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smGG7L_JjSM

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25/03/2021

Congratulations to this year's nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Today we celebrate Todd Rundgren. If anyone in rock can be said to have done everything it's Todd Rundgren. From psychedelica to pop rock to art-rock experimentation (along with a long and important producing career), Rundgren has proven a master of all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTtIbgRr1KU

The Original Utopia 1973 Midnight Special

24/03/2021

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Today we celebrate Rage Against the Machine. Combing aggressive hip-hop and metal with a furious political anger, Rage Against the Machine created a five-sided fistagon of sound that broke through the apathy of the 90's and got people listening.

Members: Tim Commerford, Zack de la Rocha, Tom Morello, Brad Wilk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Zb_Ma7fJNw

Rage Against the Machine - Killing In The Name OfRecorded Live: 7/24/1999 - Woodstock 99 East Stage - Rome, NYMore Rage Against the Machine at Music Vault: h...

23/03/2021

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Today we celebrate the New York Dolls. Glammed out in makeup, stockings and heels, the Dolls played an amped-up, chaotic, and in-your-face version of old-fashioned rock and roll, shocking audiences and giving rise to both glam and punk.

Members: David Johansen, Arthur Kane, Billy Murcia, Jerry Nolan, Sylvain Sylvain, Johnny Thunders

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL6zaPy6kdI

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22/03/2021

Congratulations to this year's nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Today we celebrate LL Cool J. Pop music is built for teenagers, and LL Cool J, a teenager himself, crafted a youth-oriented but still hard-hitting style that brought hip-hop to the hip kids of broader America. Later he moved the genre into a smoother R&B vibe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J56zXtW_7pU

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19/03/2021

Congratulations to this year's nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Today we celebrate Fela Kuti. Long before other artists would get more attention for it, Fela Kuti combined the music of his native Nigeria with funk and jazz, opening the world's eyes to polyrhythms, West African percussion, and a limitless potential of possibilites.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr8oRpA2SpE

One of the few pro-shot concerts of legendary musician Fela Kuti with his band Africa 70, playing for the jazz festival in Berlin, 1978. Fela was a social ac...

14/03/2021

Congratulations to this year's nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Today we celebrate Carole King. King is already inducted for her songwriter work in the 60's, but her solo records, with their personal-but-polished lyrics and pure Laurel Canyon sound, inspired a whole new generation of singer-songwriters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqwLrJ6QWho

"It's Too Late" by Carole King with Danny Ko**ch from BBC In Concert, February 10, 1971Listen to Carole King: https://CaroleKing.lnk.to/listenYDSubscribe to ...

13/03/2021

Congratulations to this year's nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Today we celebrate Chaka Khan. "I'm every woman", Chaka Khan famously sang, and with the way she dominated funk, soul, rock, pop and disco, it's easy to see that she was indeed every woman, no matter the genre or decade.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELNPxECcvDE

09/03/2021

Congratulations to this year's nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Today we celebrate Jay-Z. If anyone could be said to have perfected hip-hop, it's probably Jay-Z. He built the first real rap empire on lyrics that manage to be personal, brash, and clever. No matter the beat, he makes it his own, and he makes it better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMMnrxUEn98

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07/03/2021

Congratulations to this year's nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Today we celebrate Iron Maiden. Iron Maiden always understood the inherent theatricality in metal, and forged a sound based around operatic vocals, history-inspired lyrics, and a flawless twin-guitar attack. They set a whole new standard for the genre.

Members: Clive Burr, Paul Di'Anno, Bruce Dickinson, Janick Gers, Steve Harris, Nicko McBrain, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Dennis Stratton

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vP2hFFV57E

Hallowed Be Thy Name by Iron Maiden at the Beast Over Hammersmith Performance 1982. Probably the best live version of this song.

07/03/2021

Congratulations to this year's nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Today we celebrate the Go-Go's. Punks were always supposed to be too cool for pop music, but nobody told the Go-Go's. Coming up in L.A.'s punk scene, they crafted some of the most remarkably catchy but still unabashedly rocking music of their era.

Members: Charlotte Caffey, Belinda Carlisle, Gina Schock (one of rock's most underrated drummers), Kathy Valentine, Jane Wiedlin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9UZRqVpAAU

from "Wild at the Greek" Live at the Greek Theatre, LA, August, 1984Lyrics:See the people walking down the streetFall in line just watchin all their feetThey...

06/03/2021

Congratulations to this year's nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Today we celebrate Foo Fighters. When grunge packed it up in '94, many were wondering if rock was over for the decade. Enter Foo Fighters, who high-octane, high-sincerity style provided a road map for the 90s, and proved rock still had some life in it.

Members: Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Rami Jaffee, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BvlB_LrfkI

Music video by Foo Fighters performing Monkey Wrench (Live on Letterman). © CBS Interactive Music Group, a division of CBS Radio, Inc.

03/03/2021

Congratulations to this year's nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Today we celebrate Devo. Q: Are they not men? Devolving minimalist rock to its ultimate, almost robotic conclusion, they proved that intellectual weirdos could find a place in popular music without losing their brainy edge. A: They are Devo.

Members: Bob Casale, Gerald Casale, Bob Mothersbaugh, Mark Mothersbaugh, Alan Myers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTNGg0Tj5Aw

Devo performs "Uncontrollable Urge" live as the musical guest on the cult classic comedy show Fridays. You can buy The Best Of Fridays at: https://www.shoutf...

01/03/2021

Congratulations to this year's nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Today we celebrate Kate Bush. Combining rock, musical theater, mime and interpretive dance, Kate Bush proved progressive rock could go pop, bringing it to a large audience without sacrificing any of its complexity, daring, and uniqueness.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1pMMIe4hb4

Official music video for the single "Wuthering Heights" -- Version 1 by Kate Bush. Wuthering Heights was released as Kate's debut single in January 1978. It ...

27/02/2021

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Today we celebrate Mary J. Blige. As r&b and hip-hop were set to dominate the 90's, it took an artist with a top soul diva's vocal chops and a street-sharp edge to combine the two. Mary J. Blige was that perfect artist who served as an arrow to point the way ahead.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEd1qQ3z3y4

90's

05/01/2021

Alexi Laiho kept a certain brand of neo-classical thrashing shred alive during this new millennium, playing with a renowned proficiency and unbeatable energy that few could contend with. He was one of modern metal's unquestionable icons, and it's a shame to think of what more he could have done.

R.I.P. Alexi Laiho- 1979-2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjj_P4Fxkto

Alexi Laiho was my first real idol when I was learning guitar as a teenager. I spent insane hours playing along to the Hatebreeder album and even started wea...

06/10/2020

It's a common misconception that Eddie Van Halen invented most of the techniques he's associated with. While tapping, dive-bombs, and virtuoso speed certainly existed, he combined them in such a jaw-dropping way that they went from being obscure or occasional tricks to full-on requirements for every new guitarist wanting to showcase their stuff. Like Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen changed the playing field. After him, there was no going back.

R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen 1955-2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIpHZo7BsT8

http://www.12WeekGuitarCourse.com Killer Van Halen guitar solo including Eruption. From the happy days between Eddie Van Halen and Sammy Hagar. Soloing like ...

11/05/2020

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Too many shredders are only interested in playing as fast as they can all the time, but Joe Satriani brought strong melodies, a variety of influences and, most importantly, fun.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhnyibjyeNg

Joe Satriani jazz festival in Montreux satch boogie

07/05/2020

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Country guitar and jazz guitar are both full of virtuosos, but no one tread the line between them quite like Danny Gatton, who's high precision elevated both genres.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=337MgDe_weU

Billy Windsor: Rhythm Guitar/Vocal John Previti: Bass Bill Holloman: Keyboards, Sax, Trumpet, Vocals Shannon Ford:Drums

04/05/2020

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The Band's straightforward, no frills style found the perfect guitarist in Robbie Robertson, who held back until absolutely necessary, building a career out of perfectly placed notes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPd0EtQ_1Ck

In this video from the Scorsese documentary The Last Waltz, Bobby D. and the Band play "Baby Let Me Follow You Down" - a song recorded on his FIRST album. It...

03/05/2020

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Much like his clear, soulful voice, Curtis Mayfield's ringing arpeggios, intricate strumming and complex chords helped to not only expand the sound of soul music, but funk as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOXmaSCt4ZE

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03/05/2020

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The sound of the blues can differ between regions, but Blind Lemon Jefferson added elements of ragtime, country and gospel to create the uniquely Texas style.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRPkkvdt_T4

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01/05/2020

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Randy Rhoads' time on Earth was short, but he set such a high standard of technical ability and passion that his style has become the bar against which shredders must prove themselves.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3LvhdFEOqs

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30/04/2020

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Rory Gallagher's greatest weapon was his passion. His intense, high-energy slide work is some of the most rollicking in guitar, a fiery sound that cannot be matched.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GvQ5gNKsQ4

LIve on the OGWT fron the TV Theatre, Shepherd's Bush. This encore was not orginally broadcast. I know this is posted elsewhere, but I think this might be sl...

27/04/2020

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In the era of punk and new wave simplicity, Paul Verlaine used minimalism as the building block for songs with surprisingly complex structures and breadth.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKgyjw478B8

Foxhole by Television

26/04/2020

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Joe Perry and Brad Whitford are the text-book definition of "twin guitar attack", playing separate but perfectly compatible riffs and rhythms before erupting into white-hot, iconic solos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cot6zxRfCIk

Aerosmith Performs "Train Kept A Rollin" Live On The Midnight Special TV Show In 1974

25/04/2020

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Fingerpicking existed before Merle Travis, but not this fast or complex. Using just two fingers, Travis created an ornate counter-melody style that revolutionized guitar playing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8vOTKMqzw4

The One and Only: Merle Travis showing his unique guitar style.

24/04/2020

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What you do you get when you kick the jump blues into high gear and play the fastest blues licks of your era? You get the sound of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and you get the birth of rock and roll.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeaBNAXfHfQ

Sister Rosetta Tharpe - Up Above My Head (I hear music in the air) unknown performance date (appox. around the 1960's) on the show TV Gospel Time with the Ol...

23/04/2020

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The Doors were the dark underside of 60's sunshine, and Robby Krieger's jazz and flamenco inspired work carried their songs into uncharted, unexpected territory.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdB-1G4TJkE

The Doors opening their July 5th, 1968 Hollywood Bowl concert with When The Music's Over.

22/04/2020

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Hank Marvin's work with the Shadows is not as known in the US, but in Britain he was an inspiration for thousands. His catchy but hard-hitting melodies and waves of reverb defined rock and roll for many.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlDzFeHmO9w

"Crackerjack" Show (1961)

21/04/2020

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Radiohead often throw out the book on how to be a rock band, and Jonny Greenwood and Ed O'Brien follow suit. Dabbling in electric and atonal sounds, their unique style can never truly be imitated.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdtKjByGGHM

Radiohead My Iron Lung 2 Meter Sessions (Twee Meter Sessies) Live at Bulletsound Studios, Nederhorst den Berg, Netherlands 27.03.1995 (1080p/60fps) - interpo...

21/04/2020

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Even though new wave was all about pop-art minimalism, Elliot Easton managed to sneak in ripping, 60's inspired leads with a punch and energy that made him the standout among his peers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpPjRwanVSk

The Cars perform "Shake It Up" live as the musical guest on the cult classic comedy show Fridays. You can buy The Best Of Fridays at: https://www.shoutfactor...

19/04/2020

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As R&B redefined itself in the 60's, Steve Cropper's syncopated rhythms, pulsing beats, punchy leads and impeccable timing proved the importance of groove to the next wave of artists.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFQEsUjI0U8

(1967) GREEN ONIONS - Live - Booker T. and MG's

18/04/2020

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Progressive rock is frequently about technically astounding jams, and southern rock just as frequently is too. Put them together and you've got the Dixie Dregs, featuring the legendary Steve Morse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWUTkFu70CI

Dixie Dregs unique musical style blended jazz, country, folk and southern rock to create a sound like no other band in history. The band also launched the ca...