Category Archives: Music

Who Says Rock Music Sucked In The 1970’s?

Your non-political/hotcoldwetdry thought of the day comes via a truly moronic DJ from some radio station I was listening to on IHeart Radio, who foolishly proclaimed that music in the 1970’s was horrible. Granted, there was disco, but that was at the end of the 70’s, and really only lasted a few years. So, for […]

Jon Lord, Co-founder Of Deep Purple, Dead At 71

Growing up, Deep Purple was one of the first real Heavy Metal groups I ever listened to and bought albums (along with Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath). Reports are that Jon Lord, co-founder and keyboardist, has passed away from pancreatic cancer at age 71. Deep Purple was truly revolutionary in creating that British metal sound, […]

Top 15 Movie Rock Songs

Just rock. In no particular order: Van Halen – Everybody Wants Some – Better Off Dead Everybody Wants Some – Better Off DeadUploaded by RetroCafe. – Arts and animation videos.

Your Tax Dollars Now Being Used For Grateful Dead Archive

Look, I love the Grateful Dead. I’ve seen them live in Philly (2x), Norfolk (2x), D.C., and Hershey Park. Good time everytime. Even so, this is rather absurd The Grateful Dead Archive has taken another step in its long strange trip, from the UC Santa Cruz library to its own Web site, The Virtual Terrapin […]

Lazy Saturday Fun

Obama’s Elf See more like this on kontraband.com One of the greatest beach music songs eveh! Click it for full size

Back On The Road

Heading to Blowing Rock, with a stop in Raleigh. Thought about stopping overnight in D.C., but, sheesh, it is supposed to be in the mid-90’s, and the humidity is already in the mid-70’s. No thanks!

Friday Evening Vacation Buffett

Top 10 Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Groups In Influence

Everyone’s got their favorites, but, really, who are the top 10 groups in the Heavy range who had the most influence? Starting at the top 1. Black Sabbath – This group released their first album, Black Sabbath, on 2/13/1970, which also happened to be Friday the 13th, and created a revolution. Often named in most […]

Bo Diddley, R.I.P

One of the all time greats in music, Bo Diddley, has passed on at the age of 79 Move vids below the jump of one of the most influential and unique guitarists of all time. If you play guitar and don’t know Bo, then you don’t know guitar!

Shake A Tail Feather

Don’t forget to check out Stacy’s weekend music post!

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