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)”
Tag: 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)”
Supertramp, The Legendary Progressive Rock Giants
Supertramp was a legendary English progressive rock and classic rock band which was formed in London, England in 1969. Centered around co-frontmen and co-founders Roger Hodgson (lead vocals, keyboards, and guitars) and Rick Davies (co-lead vocals, backing vocals, and keyboards) throughout the years (who were also the band’s most prominent… Read more“Supertramp, The Legendary Progressive Rock Giants”
Pink Floyd – Live at Pompeii (Concert Documentary From 1972)
‘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”
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”
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”