Was Jeff Beck Really that Good?, Guitarist Steve Hackett has the Answer

Feb, 28, 2024 – Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett has been going strong since his exit from the band in 1977. During his tenure with the group they produced their most iconic prog classics like “The Musical Box” from the album “Nursery Cryme” (1971), the 23-minute “Supper’s Ready” from “Foxtrot”(1972), […]

From Steely Dan to The Doobie Brothers, Part 2. Our Jeff “Skunk” Baxter Interview

October 9, 2022 – It’s not every day that one gets to cross off two classic bands on their interview wish list but that’s just what happened with Jeff “Skunk” Baxter. The Guitarist was a founding member of Steely Dan in the early seventies and a few years later he […]

Today in Rock History, July 29, Happy Birthday Rush’s Geddy Lee, RIP Mama Cass, Zeppelin Ripped Off, Glenn Frey’s Last Eagles Show

July 29, 2022 – If you were born on this day Happy Birthday to you. You share your special day with Neal Doughty of REO Speedwagon, Bruce Sprinsteen’s wife and E Street Band member Patti Scialfa, Rush bassist and lead singer Geddy Lee etc. In 1974 we lost Mamas & […]

Today in Rock History, July 28, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Smoke on the Water, T-Rex

July 28, 2022 – Today we talk about Dr Hook, Pink Floyd, Bad Company and Deep Purple birth dates. Also, we lost a member of Pennywise, The Tymes and KC and the Sunshine band. There was important music released on this date from George Harrison, Deep Purple and Barenaked Ladies. […]

Today In Rock Music, July 16, Harry Chapin, Jon Lord, Stewart Copeland

July 16, 2022 – It was a big day in Rock and Roll. Stewart Copeland of the Police was born on this day but we also lost some heavy hitters including Styx drummer John Panozzo, Deep Purple’s Keyboardist Jon Lord and singer songwriter Harry Chapin. Check out the video for […]

Felix Cavaliere (Rascals) on Playing with The Beatles in Hamburg (1963)

Felix Cavaliere (Rascals) on Playing with The Beatles in Hamburg (1963) #Felix Cavaliere #TheBeatles #TheRascals Interview Clip #1 Go to the official Felix Cavaliere site https://www.felixcavalieremusic.com June 6, 2021 – Imagine sharing the same stage as the Beatles back in the day when North Americans hadn’t experienced Beatle-Mania yet. Felix […]

The Top American Songwriting Duos of the ‘70s

Another excellent piece written by Jason Klose​. Five of the top American songwriting teams of the 1970s. – by Jason Klose – Top American Songwriting Duos of the ‘70s Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong After scoring hit after hit in the 1960s with singles like “I Heard It Through the […]

5 Big Lead Singers Who Died Without Much Fanfare – Rock History Book – Part 2

– Solo Artists & Lead Singers Who Died Robert Palmer English singer-songwriter Robert Palmer, best known for his solo hits in the late 1970s and 1980s, died September 26, 2003, from a sudden heart attack in his hotel room in Paris, France at the age of 54. Born in Batley, […]

Joseph Williams on the Songs off Toto’s “The Seventh One”

The great Joseph Williams talks about the tunes on “Toto’s “The Seventh One”. 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 Beaudin  Subscribe to this (RockHistoryMusic) Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChUv5CZuAuh08DfHA8klNSA?view_as=subscriber RockHistoryBook -Top 10 Rock […]