Every member of this Classic 70s band is dead except one – Today in Rock History

Every member of this Classic 70s band is dead except one, birthdays for Ian Anderson(Jethro Tull), Peter Beckett (Player), Bryan Adams Hits #1 with “Reckless” & there was tragedy for Neil Peart (Rush).  August 10, 2022 – This one took hours to put together because so much happened in Rock […]

Elton’s Blue Moves Album, Guitarist Caleb Quaye Looks Back – Interview

Elton’s Blue Moves Album, Guitarist Caleb Quaye Looks Back – Interview. November 1, 2020 – Elton John was running out of steam by 1976 but he was easily one of the biggest music stars in history. Elton working under a handycap however was still a force to be reckoned with. […]

What Musicians Surprised Producer David Hentschel The Most – Fan Questions

Here are the “Fan Questions” answered by Producer David Hentschel. The “good and bad parts of being a producer” and “what artists surprised you the most.” Plus we talk about the passing of arranger, conductor Paul Buckmaster. HELP SUPPORT ROCK HISTORY MUSIC..CHECK OUT OUR STORE FOR T-SHIRTS, MUGS ETC https://teespring.com/stores/rock-history-music-store?page=1 […]

Zombies’ Colin Blunstone on Gus Dudgeon’s Elton John Big Chance on “She’s Not There”

Interesting story about someone getting drunk in the studio while the Zombies were recording their first single “She’s Not There” and how that gave future Elton John producer Gus Dudgeon a big chance. Zombies singer Colin Blunstone also talks about how he didn’t expect the band to last long but […]

Elton John’s “Take Me To The Pilot” Caleb Quaye Talks About That Famous Orchestral Hook

Interview #3 Former Elton Guitarist Caleb Quaye The Orchestral Hook On “Take Me To The Pilot” by Paul Buckmaster and Produced by Gus Dudgeon. HELP SUPPORT ROCK HISTORY MUSIC..CHECK OUT OUR STORE FOR T-SHIRTS, MUGS ETC https://teespring.com/stores/rock-history-music-store?page=1 OUR NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT https://www.instagram.com/rockhistorymusic/ We have 4 active YouTube Channels featuring John […]

Former Elton Guitarist Caleb Quaye Talks Amount Great Chemistry on Early LPs

It’s always a pleasure to talk to anyone who has worked with Elton John. Caleb Quaye​ is especially always a treat since he was there at the very beginning. Caleb was on “Empty Sky” (1969), Elton John” (1970), “Tumbleweed Connection” (1970), “Friends” soundtrack (1971), and “Madman Across the Water” (1971). […]

David Hentschel: “There Were Definitely Two People In Charge Of Genesis” During Nursery Cryme

Cool clip with Producer David Hentschel. He talks about early friction between Peter Gabriel and Tony Banks also on Steve Hackett leaving Genesis. Also the problem he had with Audience(produced by Elton’s Gus Dudgeon) lead singer Howard Werth. HELP SUPPORT ROCK HISTORY MUSIC..CHECK OUT OUR STORE FOR T-SHIRTS, MUGS ETC […]

Writing With Bernie Taupin Was Different Says Holly Knight

Holly Knight on Writing With Bernie Taupin and How He’s Different Interview Clip # 16 With Holly Knight May 8, 2020 – Holly Knight has had a lot of songwriting partners, Mike Chapman is one of the better known but she has a chance to do some work with Elton […]