‘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)”
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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”
From Rick & The Ravens To The Doors: The 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 Roots Of The Doors”
Led Zeppelin III (1970) – A Legendary Folk Rock Studio Album
Led Zeppelin III, the follow-up to the legendary English band’s second studio album entitled ‘Led Zeppelin II’ (1969), which was released on 5 October 1970 and written in the wonderful Welsh countryside at Bron-yr-Aur cottage pertaining to Robert Plant’s family (where the lead vocalist used to spend his holidays as… Read more“Led Zeppelin III (1970) – A Legendary Folk Rock Studio Album”
Teenager Jimmy Page Playing Skiffle (Rare Recording)
Few long time Led Zeppelin fans know of a rather obscure and old recording of an edition of ‘All Your Own’ English show which features young guitar virtuoso James ‘Jimmy’ Patrick Page (then only aged 13) playing skiffle with his school band from Epsom County Pound Lane Primary School. Down… Read more“Teenager Jimmy Page Playing Skiffle (Rare Recording)”
The Doors – The Band Of Perception, Poetry, And Mystery
The Doors were one of the most critically-acclaimed rock acts of the 1960s. Part of the American counterculture that would impact the history of music for the many decades to come, the band was originally formed in the summer of 1965 in Los Angeles, California by frontman Jim Douglas Morrison… Read more“The Doors – The Band Of Perception, Poetry, And Mystery”