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March 1st, 1970 The Beatles make their last (taped) appearance on CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show via clips for their new songs “Let It Be” and “Two Of Us.” Releases 1957: Chuck Berry, “School Days” 1958: Johnny Mathis, Johnny’s Greatest Hits 1966: Elvis Presley, “Frankie And Johnny” b/w “Please Don’t Stop Loving Me” Recording 1928: Paul […]
March 1st, 1963 Filming begins in Hollywood for Elvis Presley’s 13th film, Fun In Acapulco. None of the film is shot on location in Acapulco Releases 1957: Chuck Berry, “School Days” 1958: Johnny Mathis, Johnny’s Greatest Hits 1966: Elvis Presley, “Frankie And Johnny” b/w “Please Don’t Stop Loving Me” Recording 1928: Paul Whiteman/Paul Robeson, […]
Jorn Lande & Trond Holter present DRACULA Swing of Death Release date: EU – January 23rd 2015 NA – January 27th 2015 Norwegian Rock Stars, singer Jorn Lande and guitarist Trond Holter (aka Teeny of WIG WAM), have created a new Rock Opera concept album about the life of Count Vlad the III, […]
March 1st, 1958 In what would prove to be a major influence on the burgeoning British rock scene, Buddy Holly and the Crickets begin their first and only UK tour at London’s Trocadero Club, playing 25 dates of two sets a night. Releases 1957: Chuck Berry, “School Days” 1958: Johnny Mathis, Johnny’s Greatest Hits 1966: […]
March 1st, 1974 Queen begin their first tour as headliners with a show at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens. Releases 1957: Chuck Berry, “School Days” 1958: Johnny Mathis, Johnny’s Greatest Hits 1966: Elvis Presley, “Frankie And Johnny” b/w “Please Don’t Stop Loving Me” Recording 1928: Paul Whiteman/Paul Robeson, “Ol’ Man River” 1955: The Four Lads, “Standing On […]
F-Pedals. is a new line of incredibly compact, versatile and mind-blowing guitar pedals designed by artist and musician Francesco Sondelli and assembled in USA. F-Pedals. is officially launching the Eddie KramerR Signature Series . a collection inspired by the sounds of legendary producer Eddie Kramer, who has recorded and produced many iconic artists from the Golden Age […]
Fargen Amplification Introduces Second John Lennon Signature Guitar Amplifier Sacramento, CA – Fargen Amplification has introduced the second guitar amplifier in its line that honors and pays tribute to John Lennon. The JL-15 combines John Lennon’s signature tone from the 60’s and 70’s with his world-renowned self-portrait … in a unique offering for […]
MORE POWER, MORE VERSATILITY—AKAI PRO ANNOUNCES FURTHER MPC SOFTWARE ENHANCEMENTS MPC Software v1.3 brings improved workflow, redesigned plugin architecture, and a blast-from-the-past SP1200 Ring mode for raw 12-bit grit, grime, and decay. Cumberland, R.I. – On the heels of the just-released MPC Studio, Aka Professional has now released MPC Software v1.3, the latest iteration of […]
SOUNDBLOX® 2 ORBITAL MODULATOR NOW AVAILABLE Designed to work equally well with guitar or bass, the Orbital Modulator is a combination phaser, flanger, chorus, and tremolo modulation effects pedal in a powerful, cast-aluminum rack-mountable stompbox Woburn, MA—Source Audio, innovators of the award winning Hot Hand® Motion Controlled Effects and Soundblox effects pedals are introducing the Soundblox 2 […]
LIVE AT KOKO Frontiers Music srl 20 February 2015 Uriah Heep, who indisputably invented Hard Rock in conjunction with Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin, have sold in excess of 40 million albums since their inception in 1969. From their early incarnation as Spice (joined by members of the Gods), through record breaking tours, […]