1965, Blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter, Sonny Boy Williamson died in his sleep. Van Morrison, Aerosmith, The Who, The Animals, Yardbirds, and Moody Blues all covered his songs. According to the Led Zeppelin biography Hammer of the Gods, touring the UK in the 60's, Sonny Boy set his hotel room on fire while trying to cook a rabbit in a coffee percolator. 1965, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 25
David Gilmour
Today in Rock History – July 11
1964, The Beatles appeared live on the ABC Television program Lucky Stars (Summer Spin,) performing "A Hard Day's Night," "Long Tall Sally," "Things We Said Today," and "You Can't Do That." To avoid the crowd of fans waiting for them, The Beatles arrived at the Teddington Studio Centre by boat, traveling down the River Thames. 1965, The Who performed two shows on this … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – July 11
Song Of The Day – “Speak To Me/Breathe/On The Run/Time” by Pink Floyd
So Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon hit its 40th anniversary this past week, and not only did most of us know upon first hearing it that it was a classic, but it has also held up awfully well over the years. The anniversary got me thinking about some of my favorite records from 1973. Back then, a new record was a much anticipated event. Sure, I still look forward to some … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – “Speak To Me/Breathe/On The Run/Time” by Pink Floyd
Concert Review – Nick Mason at the Paramount Theatre in Denver
former Pink Floyd drummer brings his Saucerful of Secrets tour to North America "I got tired of waiting after twenty years for David (Gilmour) or Roger (Waters) to ring me up, so put my own band together," explains the seventy-five year-old founding member of Pink Floyd. The ensemble includes long-time Pink Floyd and David Gilmour bass player Guy Pratt, Blockheads guitarist … [Read more...] about Concert Review – Nick Mason at the Paramount Theatre in Denver
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “A Pillow Of Winds” by Pink Floyd
This song’s title was inspired by the games of mahjongg that Roger Waters and Nick Mason would play with their wives during the recording of their 1971 sixth album called “Meddle.” We’re all familiar with the albums that followed this one -- the brilliant “Dark Side,” “Wish” and “Animals”…and the colossal turd that is “The Wall.” Everything else after “The Wall” is completely … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “A Pillow Of Winds” by Pink Floyd