On this day in 1975, Queen began recording “Bohemian Rhapsody” at Rockfield Studios in Monmouth, Wales. The song took three weeks to finish.
On this day in 1963, John Bush (Armored Saint/Anthrax) was born.
Month: August 2016
Weekly Focus: Black Stone Cherry, Day Three
One of my favorites from BSC ❤
Black Stone Cherry — “White Trash Millionaire,” from the album Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (2011).
Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 3)
1. Black Veil Brides: “Unholy”
2. Avenged Sevenfold: “Paranoid”
As much as I love A7X, something about Matt’s voice in this cover bothers me. Lol.
3. Like A Storm: “Gangster’s Paradise”
One of the more interesting covers I’ve heard.
Weekly Focus: Black Stone Cherry, Day Two
Black Stone Cherry — “Me and Mary Jane,” from the album Magic Mountain (2014).
On This Day: The Beatles and Layne Staley
August 22nd was a big day in The Beatles’ history. In 1962, their first TV appearance was recorded as they played The Cavern Club in Liverpool.
In 1963, Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas were at number one on the UK singles chart with “Bad to Me,” a song written for them by John Lennon.
In 1968, Ringo Starr quit the band during the recording of The White Album. He returned in September.
And in 1969, The Beatles met at John Lennon’s home for their final photo shoot.
Layne Staley, front man for Alice in Chains, was born on this day in 1967.
Weekly Focus: Black Stone Cherry, Day One
Black Stone Cherry — “Lonely Train,” from the album Black Stone Cherry (2006).
On This Day: Kenny Rogers and Patsy Cline
On this day in 1938, Kenny Rogers was born! Happy birthday, Kenny!
Also on this day, though in 1961, Patsy Cline recorded her cover of “Crazy,” originally written and recorded by Willie Nelson.
Weekly Focus: Alice Cooper, Day Seven
Alice Cooper — “Under My Wheels,” from the album A Fistful of Alice (1997).
On This Day: Steve Winwood
In 1988, Steve Winwood went to number one with his album Roll With It.
Weekly Focus: Alice Cooper, Day Six
http://youtu.be/nMVUsmoeSTs
My absolute favorite Alice Cooper song ❤
Alice Cooper — “Some Folks,” from the album Welcome to My Nightmare (1975).
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