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AEROSMITH IS HIRING …

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:00:15 +0000

Submitted by RockPhiles Blog As the continuing feud escalates, and Steve Tyler seeks a solo career, Aerosmith has gone public that they are seeking a replacement for Tyler. More here from Billboard

Rock & Roll Rental Car

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:58:56 +0000

Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog I’m on the road today for a speaking gig tomorrow morning. I’ll be kicking off the Michigan NADONA Conference by delivering The Rock & Roll Guide to Patient Loyalty. When I got to my rental car this afternoon at the Lansing airport I immediately turned on the radio. Imagine my [...]

Rock & Roll History: November 10

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:57:58 +0000

Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog Here’s some Rock & Roll History that caught my attention for November 10th: 1948: Greg Lake was born. Greg was a founding member of both ELP and King Crimson. The singer, guitarist, bassist, songwriter & producer also toured briefly with the band Asia. 1966: The English newspapers announced that the Beatles [...]

Frank Zappa: Rock & Roll Quote

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:56:58 +0000

Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog “Art is making something out of nothing and selling it.”~Frank Zappa And you made some tremendous art, Frank!

“I just want to celebrate…” Rock & Roll Wisdom from Rare Earth

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:55:50 +0000

Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog “I just want to celebrate another day of livin’, I just want to celebrate another day of life.”-Rare Earth Just for today, celebrate another day of life. Celebrate the good, the bad, the ugly and the fantabulous. As long as you didn’t see your name in the obituaries this morning, [...]

Common: Rock & Roll Dictionary

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:54:46 +0000

Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog Common: the type of sense that is rarely common practice.

Warren Zevon: Rock & Roll Quote

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:11:45 +0000

Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog “To me, the message of my songs, of all songs, is ‘enjoy life’”~Warren Zevon Brilliance in its simplicity. Rock & Roll Wisdom at its best. Thanks, Warren!

Grateful Dead at the Forefront of Marketing Technology

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:10:36 +0000

Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog Whether you are a Deadhead or not, you’ll want to check out this video from my buddy, Dead tribe member and PR/Marketing guru David Meerman Scott. David interviews long-time Dead tour photographer Jay Blakesberg, who discusses how The Dead is at the forefront of marketing technology…45 years later. Grate job, [...]

Kansas: A Philosophical Rock & Roll Question

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:08:27 +0000

Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog “How far to the point of no return?”-Kansas How far to the point of no return? Who cares?!?! What matters is that we are moving in that direction and constantly testing the limits. Our cue that we are nearing the point of no return is that we tend to get a [...]

Misfit: Rock & Roll Dictionary

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:07:25 +0000

Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog Misfit: having a PBS mind in an MTV world.

Rock & Roll History: November 9

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:06:17 +0000

Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog A few events caught my eye on this day in Rock & Roll History: 1961: Brian Epstein met George Harrison and Paul McCartney for the first time after they played a luncheon gig at the Cavern in Liverpool. The rest, as they say, is history. He learned of the boys [...]

Susan Tedeschi: Rock & Roll Video

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:04:14 +0000

Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog A great big happy birthday to the amazing Susan Tedeschi! Here she is jammin’ on “Voodoo Woman.”

Susan Tedeschi: Rock & Roll Birthday

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:02:50 +0000

Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog November 9, 1970: Susan Tedeschi was born. Susan is an outstanding rockin’ blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. She’s also married to another tremendous guitar player, Derek Trucks. I’ve seen Susan perform with her band, with Derek on one of their Soul Stew Revival tours and as a guest with the Allman [...]

Led Zeppelin: Rock & Roll Video

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:01:42 +0000

Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog Since Led Zeppelin released their fourth album 38 years ago today, we gotta watch them play something from it. Since “Going to California” is probably my favorite tune on that record, here’s a lovely version from ‘77.

Rock & Roll History November 8

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00:23 +0000

Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog Three significant events I just had to mention from this date in Rock & Roll History: 1971: Led Zeppelin released their fourth album. It has been called different things, including IV and ZOSO. Whatever you call this one, it’s a freakin’ Desert Island Disc. This is as good a Rock [...]