I'm your Uncle Marty with my trusty co-pilot Daytona as The 3D RadioActivity marks our 600th happening, by featuring a name that means “helm”, short for helmet/protection) “resolute protector” from the Germanic word for desire, and “bold”. It's a diminutive form or hypocorism of William or Wilhelm, so it all boils down to tracks about and by The … [Read more...] about The 3D Willies
Motown
Today in Rock History – August 16
1938, American blues musician Robert Johnson died, likely poisoned by a jealous husband, at the age of 27 at a country crossroads near Greenwood, Mississippi. His recordings from 1936 -1937 have influenced generations of musicians including Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Johnny Winter, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton. 1962, Twelve -year … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 16
Today in Rock History – August 11
1966, At a press conference held at The Astor Towers Hotel in Chicago, John Lennon apologized for his remarks that The Beatles were “more popular than Jesus." Lennon told reporters “Look, I wasn’t saying The Beatles are better than God or Jesus, I said "Beatles" because it’s easy for me to talk about The Beatles. I could have said "TV" or "Cinema," "Motorcars," or anything … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 11
RadioActive Williams
I'm Everybody's Uncle Marty with Daytona on installment 599 of The 3D RadioActivity as we continue our Summertime Second Sounds from our Group W Bench with all things Williams for you this time. Four squared songs all under the influence of WILLIAMS with out any additional "bill"ing. Our next encounter is going to be special as we reach our 600th assembly of music! We'll … [Read more...] about RadioActive Williams
Today in Rock History – July 26
1968, The Jackson Five signed a one-year contract with Motown Records. 1968, Decca pulls the Rolling Stones' Beggars Banquet from its release schedule, citing problems with the sleeve. The design features a graffiti-covered toilet. It's one of the first disagreements between the band and the label, with Mick Jagger angrily pointing out that Decca released Tom Jones' A-tom-ic … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – July 26