#rock music history

[dec4podcast]

A fascinating artefact shared on Brian Wilson's social media.

[elvis1970s]

On February 13th, 1977, Elvis played the West Palm Beach Auditorium, Florida, the second night of the first tour for that year, ten nights in freezing conditions. This was one of the smaller rooms Elvis would play outside of Las Vegas or Lake Tahoe, sold out at just 5 900 in attendance. Around half the show was captured from the soundboard and bootlegged.

There are times during this show that Elvis appeared to be struggling a little, and he can be heard commenting, off mic, to Charlie Hodge, about just how cold it was in the arena. But he was in very good humour, and made a big effort, which was rewarded by a very appreciative and loudly enthusiastic audience, and a glowing review in the Palm Beach Post;

“…Trumpets blared the "Theme from 2001", heartbeats quickened, people stood, women screamed, flash cubes exploded in a strobe light effect, and suddenly in one magical instant, he was there in the flesh. Elvis Presley, decked out in a white, sparkling jumpsuit, showed a frenzied audience at the West Palm Beach Auditorium last night why they call him the King. In an hour-long show, Elvis ran through all or part of two dozen songs mixing his classic early records from the 1950s and 1960s with newer material, all the time teasing and toying with his audience so that the excitement level rarely dropped…Looking overweight, despite the wide belt around his middle, Elvis showed his voice was in far better shape than his body…But the biggest reaction of all seemed to come when Elvis unleashed his thunderous voice on versions of It's Now Or Never and a more recent record, Hurt…”

Even making allowances for the fact that Elvis was suffering with a cold during this tour, it's interesting to note changes since his final tour of 1976, less than six weeks earlier. Of his show in Birmingham Alabama, on December 29th, the Birmingham News reported that Elvis was, " in good voice, good shape, good health and good spirits. He had lost weight and gained confidence. His act was full of humour, zest, and occasional beauty."

This was the final tour for the 'Rainfall' and "Chief' jumpsuits, with the Mexican Sundial worn most nights in the following four tours.

[rockteeuk]

Behind the Scenes: The Making of The Doors' Iconic Debut Album #classicrock #thedoors #jimmorrison #rockumentary 

Explore the captivating behind-the-scenes stories of The Doors' groundbreaking debut album in this exclusive 20-minute documentary. Discover how Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, and John Densmore created one of the most influential records in rock history. Featuring insights from producer Paul A. Rothchild and rare footage, this video takes you into the heart of the recording sessions that defined a generation. 

From the intense recording of 'Break On Through (To the Other Side)' to the haunting creation of 'The End,' experience the magic and challenges behind the music. 

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[melomancy]

Kate Bush photoshoot for the single art of ‘Babooshka’ (1980) — photographed by John Carder Bush

[dominozee]

My Top 5 Old School Bass Players

Rock and roll is known for its fast-paced, electrifying guitar riffs and soulful vocals, but the bass guitar is an integral part of the genre. The bass guitar provides the foundation for the music, holding down the rhythm and adding depth and groove to the sound. Here are my picks for the top 5 old school rock and roll bass players: John Paul Jones – As the bassist for Led Zeppelin, John Paul…

[wh0-is-lily]

Jane Birkin and Jacques Dutronc's video for Comic Strip, 1974

[nicodrawings]

Black history month isn’t just about celebrating the people we know, but uplifting the people whom we might not know.

This was truly a labor of love as I spent that past few weeks learning about Tina Bell’s life and the impact she and BAM BAM in general had on the Seattle grunge scene.

I would love it if you read about her story and share this with others who are passionate about music and black history, I want her to be just as much of a household name as Kurt Cobain.

Also please listen to their album! Its incredible!

Happy Black History Month to all my Black grunge guys gals and pals!!!! We were always here!!!

[vintagebaby]

stevie nicks photographed by bob west, 1977.

[popculturebaby]

Joan Jett on the Santa Monica pier in 1977 ✨

[tygerland]

Moebius Jimi Hendrix. 1975. Artwork for the French release of two 1967 Hendrix albums; Are You Experienced and Axis: Bold as Love.

[dec4podcast]

RIP ROBBIE ROBERTSON

One of The Band's great performances, with the Staple Singers, from The Last Waltz.

[globalriseofblackpeople]

Black history

[punkunited]

Today in #BlackHistory2024 I honor Poly Styrene, a Black woman who is the lead singer of punk rock pioneers X-Ray Spex.

Remember, punk rock and rock n roll in general was started by Black people.

Remember, Black womanhood is punk rock. Our survival is pure rebellion at its core.

[melomancy]

kate bush photographed by john carder bush — from the book kate: inside the rainbow

[safety-pin-punk]

Punk 101: Volume 2

I put the covers together so that the ‘inside’ pages would line up. Music map will be released on its own after I get back from work today. 🧷🤘

Link to pdf: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Lp-971nj5tHCXKYA0A5qL6bSzSgA-ni/view?usp=drivesdk

[wh0-is-lily]

Carol Kane in 1978