Archive for April 2025

The Original “Strange Brew” Solo That Was Erased And Redone Without Telling Clapton 0 (0)

April 1, 2025

The sun was setting over the bustling city of London, casting a golden hue across the streets as Eric Clapton sat in the recording studio, guitar in hand. The year…

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The Journey Tribute Band That Got Invited To Open For The Real Journey 0 (0)

The summer sun blazed down on the small town of Crestwood as the band members of “The Journey” tribute band gathered for rehearsal in an old, dusty garage. For years,…

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The Photographer Who Captured Billy Fury Barefoot In A Field — And Called It “The Real Him” 0 (0)

In the summer of 1963, a young photographer named David found himself wandering through the lush green fields of England, his camera slung around his neck. He was on a…

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The Night A Venue Lost Power And The Crowd Lit Lighters So The Band Could Finish 0 (0)

It was a chilly autumn evening when the lights in the small brick venue flickered ominously. The crowd, buzzing with excitement, had packed the place to its limits, eager to…

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Why Cliff Richard Walked Away From Film Stardom After Summer Holiday 0 (0)

Cliff Richard stood on the sunlit set of “Summer Holiday,” the bright lights reflecting on his beaming smile as he filmed one of his most famous scenes. It was 1963,…

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The Fire Alarm That Interrupted Recording “Your Life Is Now” — And Made Mellencamp Rethink The Entire Second Verse 0 (0)

John Mellencamp sat in the recording studio, surrounded by a haze of creativity and the scent of fresh paint from the walls, which had just been refurbished. It was the…

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The Quote Mary Travers Gave In A 1971 Interview: “Music Shouldn’T Be Loud — It Should Be True.” 0 (0)

Mary Travers stood backstage, the soft glow of the stage lights illuminating her face as she prepared for the evening’s performance. The air was thick with anticipation, and the low…

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The Day Rafferty Wore Sunglasses In The Studio And Refused To Take Them Off 0 (0)

It was a day unlike any other in the small recording studio where magic happened, a place filled with dreams and melodies. The sun streamed through the windows, casting a…

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The Thunderstorm That Delayed A Show But Became The Perfect Opening For “Mistral Wind” 0 (0)

The night was electric, not just because of the thousands of excited fans gathered outside The Grand Theater, but because of the dark clouds swirling ominously overhead. Mistral Wind, the…

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The Alternate Bridge To “Cherry Bomb” That Referenced Lost Friends From The Old Neighborhood 0 (0)

The vibrant streets of my old neighborhood were filled with echoes of laughter and the sounds of clanging skateboards. We spent endless summer days exploring every nook and cranny, our…

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