Buffalo Springfield was a short-lived Canadian-American classic rock band which was formed in 1966 in Los Angeles, California. They were initially active for two years during the late 1960s, more specifically between 1966 and 1968, before reuniting many years later in 2010 and performing together until 2012. The founding line-up… Read more“Buffalo Springfield – A Short-Lived Legendary Classic Rock Band”
Category: Classic rock
Steve Miller Band – A Great American Classic Rock Band
Steve Miller Band are one of the finest classic rock bands ever. Formed in San Francisco, California, United States of America in 1966 and revolving around frontman Steve Miller (lead vocalist, guitarist, keyboardist, and harmonicist), the band is well known for several blues rock and pop rock hit songs from… Read more“Steve Miller Band – A Great American Classic Rock Band”
America – A Great American Classic Rock Band
America are one of the finest classic rock bands of all times. The band was formed in London, United Kingdom in 1970 and consisted of the three following founding members: Dewey Bunnell (British-born American), Dan Peek, and Gerry Beckley (the latter two Americans). This great classic rock trio met and… Read more“America – A Great American Classic Rock Band”
Procol Harum – A Legendary British Progressive Rock Band
Procol Harum was one of the finest British progressive rock, art rock, psychedelic rock, and classic rock bands of the 1960s. Founded in 1967 in the picturesque coastal city of Southend-on-Sea in the ceremonial county of Essex, East of England, and revolving around singer-songwriter, keyboardist, and frontman Gary Brooker, the… Read more“Procol Harum – A Legendary British Progressive Rock Band”
Pentangle – A Great Yet Underrated English Folk Rock Band
Pentangle are a great and very important British folk rock and classic rock band which was originally formed in London, United Kingdom in 1967. The original line-up of the band, which revolved around talented and charismatic female frontwoman as well as lead vocalist Jacqui McShee and was active throughout the… Read more“Pentangle – A Great Yet Underrated English Folk Rock Band”
The Shadows At Sixty – A Great BBC Four Documentary (2020)
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)”
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”
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”