The Shadows were one of the greatest (if not the greatest) English instrumental rock band of the 1950s and 1960s. They managed to make a significant name for themselves in the music business in England at an early age and thereby solidify their status as rock stars for the rest… Read more“The Shadows At Sixty – A Great BBC Four Documentary (2020)”
Category: Classic rock
Ray Manzarek – The Golden Scarab (1974)
‘The Golden Scarab‘ is the title of the debut studio album released in 1974 by former Doors keyboardist Raymond ‘Ray’ Daniel Manzarek through Mercury Records. The album was recorded in 1973 and officially issued on 28 March 1974, after the dissolution of the Doors in 1973 which, at that time,… Read more“Ray Manzarek – The Golden Scarab (1974)”
Joni Mitchell – Shadows and Light (Live Concert In 1979)
‘Shadows and Light‘ is the title of a great Joni Mitchell double live album which was released in 1980. The live album is based on a 1979 concert with, most notably, bass virtuoso Jaco Pastorius (best known for his musical activity with the legendary American jazz fusion band Weather Report… Read more“Joni Mitchell – Shadows and Light (Live Concert In 1979)”
Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin’ – The Story of L.A. Woman
‘Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin’ – The Story of L.A. Woman’ is a 2012 one-hour long documentary (or rockumentary, to better put it) on the creation process of the legendary last studio album L.A. Woman by the classic rock band The Doors (which were rooted in Los Angeles, California, of course)…. Read more“Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin’ – The Story of L.A. Woman”
Weather Report – Weather Report (1971), Jazz Fusion Album
‘Weather Report‘ is the title of the debut studio album of the legendary, highly creative, pioneering, and innovative American jazz rock/jazz fusion band Weather Report. The album was released in May 1971 through Columbia Records, the label with which the band was signed throughout their entire musical activity. During the… Read more“Weather Report – Weather Report (1971), Jazz Fusion Album”
Weather Report – Sportin’ Life (1985), Jazz Fusion Album
‘Sportin’ Life‘ is the title of the 13th studio album released by the legendary American jazz rock/jazz fusion band Weather Report in March 1985 through Columbia Records. The record has total length of 39 minutes and 9 seconds and was produced by co-frontmen and co-founders Joe Zawinul (keyboards) and Wayne… Read more“Weather Report – Sportin’ Life (1985), Jazz Fusion Album”
Weather Report – Mysterious Traveller (1974), Jazz Fusion Album
‘Mysterious Traveller’ is the title of the fourth studio album released by the legendary American jazz fusion band Weather Report in early 1974 through Columbia Records. The LP was recorded between November 1973 and March 1974 at Devonshire Sound studio in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. It has a total length… Read more“Weather Report – Mysterious Traveller (1974), Jazz Fusion Album”
Robert Plant – Fate of Nations (1993), A Legendary Rock Album
‘Fate of Nations’ is the title of the sixth studio album by ex-Led Zeppelin singer and frontman Robert Plant on 25 May 1993 through his own, independent label Es Paranza Records in North America. Overseas, the album was released through Fontana Records. The LP was produced by Plant in collaboration… Read more“Robert Plant – Fate of Nations (1993), A Legendary Rock Album”
The Doors – Morrison Hotel (1970): A Must Listen Blues Rock Album
‘Morrison Hotel’ is the fifth studio album released by the legendary American classic rock/psychedelic rock/blues rock band The Doors. The LP was released in February 1970 by Elektra Records. It is an overall mix of blues rock and psychedelia and produced only one single, more specifically ‘You Make Me Real’/’Roadhouse… Read more“The Doors – Morrison Hotel (1970): A Must Listen Blues Rock Album”
From Rick & The Ravens To The Doors: The Earliest Roots Of The Doors
The Doors were by far one of the most popular, fantastic, critically- and commercially-successful American rock bands of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Nevertheless, few actually know (even among their most longtime fans) the fact that the band was rooted in another very interesting musical projected entitled ‘Rick &… Read more“From Rick & The Ravens To The Doors: The Earliest Roots Of The Doors”