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December 29Marianne Faithfull (1946) – The Rolling Stones muse turned survivor, whose voice got deeper, darker and more dangerous with time. December 30Jeff Lynne (1947) – The mastermind behind ELO, stacking harmonies like bricks and making strings rock harder than most guitars. December 31Pete Townshend (1945) – The windmill-armed architect of The Who, smashing guitars […]
Let’s say the quiet part loud: Cheap Trick is the greatest rock band of all time and no, we’re not bowing to sacred cows, dusty legends or music-history homework assignments. Yes, The Beatles rewrote the rulebook. Yes, The Rolling Stones perfected danger, but greatness isn’t about who showed up first. It’s about who showed up […]
Dec 22 — Davy Jones (The Monkees), born 1945 Pop-rock legend with enduring ’60s hits; heartthrob and multi-talented performer.
Dec 22, 1972 — The Rolling Stones — Goats Head Soup U.S. release Includes hits like “Angie.” Peaked on the charts right at year’s end, cementing late-era Stones dominance. Dec 23, 1968 — The Who — Magic Bus Single Release (UK) This week marks the UK single drop, a driving mod-rock track that became a staple of live shows. […]
So, why isn’t STING touring with the others of The Police? By the time most rock bands hit the nostalgia circuit, the checks are fat, the grudges are buried, and the past gets polished until it shines. That’s not how it works with The Police and that’s exactly why Sting still refuses to climb back […]
1. Babin’s Seafood House – Christmas feast service (Katy & The Woodlands). 2. Brenner’s Steakhouse – Open with regular menu and holiday prime rib to-go options. 3. Brenner’s on the Bayou – Evening dinner on Christmas Day. 4. Grotto – Italian restaurant open midday/early evening with holiday menu features. 5. King Ranch Texas Kitchen – […]
The Beatles — The Beatles’ Christmas Record (Dec 17, 1963) The Fab Four’s fan-club holiday message became a cherished collectible and kicked off their annual holiday tradition. The Rolling Stones — Their Satanic Majesties Request (Dec 1967 impact week) Released earlier in December, this week marks its U.S. chart breakout, with “She’s a Rainbow” starting its climb.
Dec 16 — Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), born 1949 The bearded blues-rock wizard himself. Tone for days. Dec 16 — Benny Anderson (ABBA), born 1946 More pop than rock, but songwriting that influenced everyone. Dec 18 — Keith Richards (The Rolling Stones), born 1943 Human riff machine. Indestructible. Possibly immortal.
1. Led Zeppelin — “One Last Night…or Maybe Ten”Let’s be honest: a full Zep reunion tour is the unicorn of all unicorns.Page has shown sparks of interest, Plant still performs and John Bonham’s son Jason has filled in before.Would it happen? Highly unlikely. Would it melt the fabric of space-time? Absolutely yes. 2. Pink Floyd […]
Boy, my memory fades (it was ’80’s), I saw them open for some folks in the early days. They were true road dogs. This is a loose look at their years on the stage. Where did you first catch Mötley Crüe on stage? Theatre of Pain Tour (1985–1986)Early on, one opener was Guns N’ Roses. […]
Here are 11 solid, widely-accepted, non-controversial examples where a band had a huge breakthrough album and then a significantly weaker follow-up, either critically, commercially, or both. 1. BostonBreakthrough: Boston (1976) – one of the biggest debut albums of all time.Follow-up: Don’t Look Back (1978) – big first-week sales, but widely seen as rushed, repetitive and a step down.
Buckle up, because we’re about to take your Thanksgiving bird from “meh” to MONSTER LEGEND STATUS. Deep-frying a turkey isn’t just cooking, it’s a full-blown spectacle, the kind of backyard event that makes neighbors peek over the fence and say, “Oh yeah… he’s doing it right.” THE BIRD: YOUR MAIN EVENTStart with an average 12–14 […]