‘Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii‘ is the title of a 1972 rock concert documentary by the legendary English psychedelic rock, progressive rock, and classic rock band Pink Floyd. The film was directed by Adrian Maben and focuses on Pink Floyd performing a series of their early songs live in the… Read more“Pink Floyd – Live at Pompeii (Concert Documentary From 1972)”
The Doors – When You’re Strange (Documentary)
‘When You’re Strange‘ is the title of a 2009 rock music documentary (or rockumentary, for short) focusing on the musical career of the legendary L.A.-based classic rock and blues rock band The Doors. The film is narrated by Johnny Depp and directed by Tom DiCillo. The rockumentary follows the path… Read more“The Doors – When You’re Strange (Documentary)”
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”
Jaco Pastorius – Live At The Montreal Jazz Festival In 1982
In July 1982, the fabulous, highly talented, tremendously technical, very creative, innovative, and revolutionary American bass virtuoso Jaco Pastorius performed live at the Montreal Jazz Fest together with his big band, Word of Mouth. That year’s edition of the International Montreal Jazz Festival was truly blessed with Jaco’s invitation and… Read more“Jaco Pastorius – Live At The Montreal Jazz Festival In 1982”
Weather Report – Weather Report (1982), Jazz Fusion Album
‘Weather Report‘ is the title of the tenth studio album by the legendary American jazz rock/jazz fusion band Weather Report which was released in January 1982 through ARC/Columbia Records, the label with which they started and ended their musical activity. The fact that this Weather Report studio album is eponymous… Read more“Weather Report – Weather Report (1982), Jazz Fusion Album”
It Might Get Loud (2008), A Great Rock Documentary
‘It Might Get Loud’ is the title of a 2008 rock music documentary (or ‘rockumentary’ as it is also known for short) which was directed by filmmaker Davis Guggenheim. The plot of the documentary revolves around the musical careers of guitarists Jimmy Page (ex-Led Zeppelin), The Edge (U2), and Jack… Read more“It Might Get Loud (2008), A Great Rock Documentary”
Jaco Pastorius – Portrait of Tracy, A Great Jazz Standard On Bass
‘Portrait of Tracy’ is the title of an amazing, very gentle, tremendously technical, truly romantic, and overall magnificent instrumental post-bop and jazz fusion song by legendary, highly creative, extraordinarily innovative, and revolutionary American bass virtuoso Jaco Pastorius (best known for his time in the legendary American jazz rock/jazz fusion band… Read more“Jaco Pastorius – Portrait of Tracy, A Great Jazz Standard On Bass”
Jimmy Page – Outrider (1988), A Great Rock Album
‘Outrider’ is the title of the first and only studio album by ex-Led Zeppelin virtuoso English guitarist James ‘Jimmy’ Patrick Page which was released on 18 June 1988 through Geffen Records. This album marked a contractual change in Page’s career, as the English guitarist had never worked with another label… Read more“Jimmy Page – Outrider (1988), A Great Rock Album”
John Paul Jones – The Thunderthief (2001), A Great Rock Album
‘The Thunderthief’ is the title of the second solo studio album of legendary ex-Led Zeppelin and Them Crooked Vultures English bassist, keyboardist, and multi-instrumentalist John Paul Jones. The album was released on 15 June 2001 through the independent label Discipline Global Mobile (the label founded by King Crimson guitarist Robert… Read more“John Paul Jones – The Thunderthief (2001), A Great Rock Album”