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 […]

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 History, July 24, Elton John. America, Dan Peek, Survivor, Eyes of the Tiger

July 24, 2022 – Another big day in the history of rock and roll and other related genre’s that we cover. Musicians born on this day include drummers Alan Whitehead (Marmalade), Graham Lear (Gino Vannelli, Paul Anka, REO Speedwagen), and Paul Geary (Extreme). We lost drummer Bobby Ramirez in 1972 […]

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. […]

Interview: Hollies Drummer Bobby Elliott Talks The Beatle, George Martin, Elton & More

September 10, 2020 – Part one of our interview with Hollies drummer Bobby Elliott. In this one, he talks about their producer Ron Richards, what the Hollies would have sounded like with George Martin behind the board, Working with Elton & more. Check out Bobby’s new book & the Hollies […]

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 […]

I love talking about one of my favorite Elton John albums, “Madman Across The Water.” In this clip Former Elton guitarist, Caleb Quaye​ talks about how he felt when Davey Johnstone joined the band on “Madman.” https://youtu.be/_ZZlbeLBioMHe also chats about his new documentary, “Louder than Rock.” https://www.louderthanrock.com HELP SUPPORT ROCK […]

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 […]