Posts tagged with 60s
‘Spirit In The Dark’: How Aretha Franklin Shone A Light On Her Soul
A conceptual triumph, ‘Spirit In The Dark’ is a deeply personal album on which Aretha Franklin asserts her dignity in love and in society.
Mick Jagger Pays Tribute to Late Bandmate Charlie Watts:
Mick Jagger has paid tribute to his late bandmate Charlie Watts, who died one year ago today, in a moving tribute on social media.
‘Don’t Play That Song!’ How Ben E King Broke Through With Soul
Containing classics such as Stand By Me and the title track, ‘Don’t Play That Song!’ made Ben E King one of the finest singers of his era.
Otis Redding Foundation To Host Weekend Of Events Celebrating 81 Years Of Otis Redding
The events, taking place across 9-10 September in Macon, GA, will feature stars including Robert Glasper and Mickey Guyton.
How Fleetwood Mac’s Live Debut Introduced A New Musical Force
On 13 August 1967, Fleetwood Mac made their debut live shows with two performances at a local blues festival. The rest is musical history.
Grateful Dead Bootleg Culture Explored In New Book
Grateful Dead bootleg culture is to be explored in a new book, After All Is Said and Done: Taping the Grateful Dead 1965-1995, due 20 September via Anthology Editions.
Best Songs About Cats: 15 Purrfect Paeans To Feline Friends
Running the gamut from classic rock and sophisticated pop to rockabilly and jazz, the best songs about cats will keep you feline groovy.
Best 60s Songs: 20 Stone-Cold Classics From Pop’s Golden Decade
In the era of Beatles and Monkees, the times certainly were a-changin’ – and the best 60s songs provided a soundtrack like no other.
How The Stooges’ Debut Album Invented Punk A Decade Early
Hypnotic, aggressive and steeped in attitude, The Stooges’ debut album bypassed the charts, but it pointed to the future of refusenik rock.
Joni Mitchell Gives Surprise Performance At Newport Folk Festival
Joni Mitchell surprised the crowd at Newport Folk Festival yesterday (24 July) by performing a full set. The show follows Mitchell's performance earlier this year at the MusiCares Person Of The Year event in her honour, which was her first live appearance since 2013.
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