Classics from the Velvet Underground, Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers and, of course, The Kinks, are on the list. See what else…
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The series launched the 1970s trend of live rock music on late night TV with its pilot in 1972 + boosted the career of Wolfman Jack. Check out the guests and some great clips
They only wanted to get a feel for performing live in front of an audience again. They didn’t realize it would be the last time they ever did so.
You’ve heard Freeman’s 1958 hit—and most famous song—performed by John Lennon, the Ramones and the Beach Boys. Here’s how it evolved
“She was absolutely breathtaking, hypnotic, compelling and soul-shaking, doing something that no one else was doing.”—Clive Davis
The 2x Rock Hall inductee had a series of well documented health issues over the years. In 2022, he announced he was retiring from touring
His guitar can be heard on recordings by Elvis Presley, the Box Tops, Dusty Springfield, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Ringo Starr and more.
“It took me a long time to get a record deal and be successful, but I was luckier than a lot of people. I knew what I was when I was 12 years old”
Tension was in the air in 1968 and rock music reflected the turmoil. Then came a voice from the past, gently singing of non-violence and hope.
For 40 years and six nights a week, Marty & Elayne performed their old-school, show business set at the Dresden, as he sang “Stayin’ Alive” in an un-ironic style