Richard, sorr! But I think the thread had become
about regional music scenes in the US, which I find fascinating. And I find
weather fascinating too. Don't shoot me, ok? (-:
On Thursday, November 7, 2013 9:29 AM, Richard J. Williams
wrote:
How dare you , Sh
How dare you , Share, butting into the conversation abut early British
rock music and posting about the weather and those California bands -
like Crosby, Stills, and Nash and Young! This is just outrageous! LoL!
On 11/6/2013 6:30 PM, s3raph...@yahoo.com wrote:
The California dreamin' scene we
It didn't take long for this thread to turn into shit. Go figure.
On 11/6/2013 6:30 PM, s3raph...@yahoo.com wrote:
The California dreamin' scene we both liked was maybe a false dawn?
The paradisiacal image of a sunny, optimistic, carefree lifestyle that
appealed to me was given the lie by the
Wow! Thanks for that!
Yep, Vince looked just like a rock 'n' roller should look like - and he could
dance - and he had that dangerous vibe that is essential for scaring the
parents of teenage girls.
There's a decent 30-minute documentary on his career here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
The California dreamin' scene we both liked was maybe a false dawn? The
paradisiacal image of a sunny, optimistic, carefree lifestyle that appealed to
me was given the lie by the sordid revelations of the antics of "Papa John"
Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas. Turns out he was a fully-paid-up s
Other early and notable Detroit bands:
The Stooges - Iggy Pop:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stooges
The Stooges performing in Austin, Texas, 2007:
http://youtu.be/XL22_2g-4O8
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Bob Seeger & The Silver Bullet Band:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Seger
Marshall Crensh
Suzi Quatro was born in Detroit, MI, USA and grew up there - her father
worked for General Motors. Quatro moved to England in 1971. In 2010 she
was voted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends online Hall of Fame.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzi_Quatro
On 11/5/2013 9:55 PM, s3raph...@yahoo.
Seraphita, I chuckled at your comment because I've been experiencing exactly
what you're writing about. Why? Because of the weather! October was mostly
glorious here, moderate temps, golden sunlight pouring down day after day,
gentle breezes, blue skies, the leaves on trees bursting in crimson,
Re "And how about the California Dreamin music scene: Mamas and Papas, Beach
Boys, etc":
Yes. As a Brit they were the acts that most impressed me. They conjured up a
paradisiacal image of a sunny, optimistic, carefree lifestyle very, very far
removed from the cold, wet, repressed north east
Re "Suzi Quatro -She is the first female bass player to become a major rock
star.":
Yeah, I liked "Can the Can". Quatro made it as a star in the UK (and *not* the
USA) of course.
---In fairfieldlife@yahoogroups.com, wrote:
Detroit - Motor City Bands
Suzi Quatro -She is the first fem
Detroit - Motor City Bands
Suzi Quatro -She is the first female bass player to become a major rock
star.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzi_Quatro
Suzi Quatro - Can The Can, 1973:
http://youtu.be/xYoogY-UGio
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On Tue, Nov 5, 2013 at 1:24 PM, Share Long wrote:
>
>
> noozg
Hilarious! So having reminded myself about France Gall I just searched for her
on YouTube and came upon the little French girl singing "Computer Nr 3" in
German at a music contest. Check out the German audience and thank the Lord
these guys didn't win the war.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf-
Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, "Jenny Take a Ride!" recorded in
1965 and "Devil with a Blue Dress On" 1966.
Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels 1966
http://youtu.be/j9eWGdJIW74
Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels:
John Badanjek - drums
Joe Kubert - rhythm guitar
Jim McCarty - lead guitar
Jim M
Fascinating. Here I am in France, and I try the video you
posted, and I get:
This video contains content from INA - Institut National de
l'Audiovisuel, who has blocked it in your country on copyright
grounds.Sigh. I'm not really a Serge Gainsbourg buff, except for his
taste in women, so I must sea
Re "Plus, the music industry mechanism really wasn't in place to allow for mass
distribution of non-US acts at that time.": Good point.
Re "rock sounds *terrible* in French.":
Yes, Johnny Hallyday certainly *looked* the part - but I can't recall a single
song of his!
The French did have s
Re "Plus, the music industry mechanism really wasn't in place to allow for mass
distribution of non-US acts at that time.": Good point.
Re "rock sounds *terrible* in French.":
Yes, Johnny Hallyday certainly *looked* the part - but I can't recall a single
song of his!
---In fairfieldlife@yah
The well known hit formula back then was to be a white group and write a
Motown style tune.
On 11/05/2013 11:24 AM, Share Long wrote:
noozguru, let's not forget the Motor City music scene...
On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 1:05 PM, Bhairitu
wrote:
Before for the Beatles it was regional rock g
That all changed on January 13, 1965 when Dylan recorded "Subterranean
Homesick Blues", released on the album "Bringing It All Back Home" as the
lead-off track, Dylan's first single to chart in the top 40 in the U.S.A.
Positively 4th Street, a tribute to Bob Dylan Subterranean Home Sick:
http://yo
And how about California dreamin music scene: Mamas and Papas, Beach Boys, etc.
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote:
Before for the Beatles it was regional rock groups that were the scene in the
US. There was Northwest Rock which included the Kingsmen, Sonics and way back
the Vent
noozguru, let's not forget the Motor City music scene...
On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 1:05 PM, Bhairitu wrote:
Before for the Beatles it was regional rock groups that were the scene in the
US. There was Northwest Rock which included the Kingsmen, Sonics and way back
the Ventures (play
Before for the Beatles it was regional rock groups that were the scene
in the US. There was Northwest Rock which included the Kingsmen, Sonics
and way back the Ventures (playing their cover of a jazz tune "Walk
Don't Run"). Then the northwest do-wap groups like the Fleetwoods (I
played on a r
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, s3raphita wrote:
>
> Yep, but we were talking about British imitation rock so
> Vince Taylor and Cliff Richard are two important pioneers
> in the UK. I'm guessing one reason they never made a name
> for themselves in the States is because Americans didn't
>
"Some rock historians believe that Bill Haley's "Rock Around the Clock",
recorded on April 12, 1954, was the first rock song, followed by "That's All
Right" by Elvis Presley, which was was recorded on July 5, 1954.":
Yep, but we were talking about British imitation rock so Vince Taylor and
Clif
Some rock historians believe that Bill Haley's "Rock Around the Clock",
recorded on April 12, 1954, was the first rock song, followed by "That's
All Right" by Elvis Presley, which was was recorded on July 5, 1954. Go
figure.
Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around The Clock Bandstand 1960
http:/
Re "According to John Lennon, Cliff Richard's hit 'Move It',1958, was the first
authentic rock and roll song. According to John, "before Cliff and the Shadows,
there had been nothing worth listening to in British music.":
Yes, that's right - nothing worth listening to in the rock'n'roll genre
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