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The Rolling Stones Rock & Roll Circus: The Opening Acts under the Big Top
Monday, December 24th, 2012
by Alex DiBlasi on Playing Around
Some moments in the history of rock and roll defy the imagination, and The Rolling Stones’ Rock & Roll Circus is certainly one of them.
The Magical Mystery Tour Is Waiting to Take You Away
Tuesday, October 30th, 2012
by Marti Sichel on Playing Around
“When a man buys a ticket for a magical mystery tour… He knows what to expect. We guarantee him the trip of a lifetime.” So
Master Class: Paul & Linda McCartney: Ram (1971)
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011
by Alex DiBlasi on Playing Around
Discussions of The Beatles’ solo careers have a tendency to get heated quickly, at least if I’m ever involved. I have a hard time respecting
Master Class: An Introduction to The Yardbirds
Sunday, May 15th, 2011
by Alex DiBlasi on Playing Around
The Yardbirds have a strange legacy in the annals of rock history. They are celebrated as the band where Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy
Master Class: Cheap Trick – The First Five Albums
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
by Alex DiBlasi on Playing Around
Time seems to be an impartial judge with many artists, giving recognition to those who have earned it, and allowing the ones who weren’t that
John Lennon: His Best Solo Songs
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010
by Alex DiBlasi on Playing Around
As of December 8, 2010, the world will have existed without the voice of John Lennon for three decades. He was murdered by a deranged
John Lennon’s Ten Most Important Beatles Songs
Thursday, October 14th, 2010
by Alex DiBlasi on Playing Around
With the passing of what would have been John Lennon’s 70th birthday on October 9th, we are once again reminded of the life of a
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