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Rod Evens and Richie Blackmore were originating members of the legendary band Deep Purple considered to be the fathers of Heavy Metal music. Rod Evens was like the psychedelic Elvis who performed with Deep Purple for their first 3 albums. After a number of disputes with Ritchie the flamboyant lead guitarist of Deep Purple,…

Looking back on the accomplishments of the Beatles one could say it was fantastic for their time, but their continued popularity to this day attests to their hard earned admiration of fans past as well as present. To be able to comprehend what they did in terms of record breaking achievements, let’s have a look:

• In only 8 years the Beatles had 21…

Is it more than just a coincidence that so many rock stars have died of questionable deaths at the age of 27? Regrettable a fatal club has arisen from the number of talented and influential musicians who’ve died at a young age. Was their popularity deemed too controversial or politically influential for the powers that be? Each victim of their own stardom and personal excesses have paid the price of fame and self-inflicted demise. Music…

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During the late 60's and early 70's a large number of fusion rock and progressive bands furthered the boundaries of intelligent music and defied the stupidity of most mainstream drivel. Among them was David La Flame and "It's a Beautiful Day" with excellent musicianship and merging musical influences, David and wife, Linda serenaded audiences on the underground rock radio that defied the mindless drivel of most mainstream…

The Band Cheap Trick, mostly a phenomenon of the 80's MTV rock band trend may have stumbled on something in the song "The Dream Police" either by accident or as an entertaining prediction of the massive state surveillance of the future. You be the judge.…

Who Originated “Heavy Metal” Rock”?

Within annals of rock music we often ask who was responsible for which influence as rock music has become quite complex in its designations over the years. There are a core of bands who with their originality and innovation who spawned a new form of music, sometimes harsh and unforgiving, sometimes melodic and romantic  The…

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One might note how Rod Argents driving keyboard composition carries the the song.

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In the the grim times of the Vietnam War Being a kid I was so torn by all the turmoil but I always found peace in this song it was always so calming that I could listen to it forever during those troubled times. How spellbound can you get by a brilliant song? …

One might note the guest appearance on vocals of John Anderson of the band Yes. Both of these bands revolved around each other being that they were leaders in the progressive rock movement, but the song is classic Robert Fripp inspired King Crimson. An excellent work! …

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One of the truly great crossover musical artists from progressive country to rock. This song "The End of the Innocence" is even more relevant, endearing, and heartbreaking today than it was back in 1989. Enjoy.

https://youtu.be/tqyPcNI-hZE

If you enjoy music that means…

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