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The Rolling Stones Rock & Roll Circus: The Main Event
Tuesday, December 25th, 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.
Master Class – Pete Townshend: Who Came First (1972)
Saturday, July 7th, 2012
by Alex DiBlasi on Playing Around
Growing up, I always thought The Who were the greatest band of all time, mostly because of the sheer amount of energy put into their
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: The Kinks – Lola Versus
Powerman & The Money-Go-Round
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
by Alex DiBlasi on Playing Around
As a general rule, whenever an artist tackles the subject of fame, it is largely a narcissistic pity party – they are famous, they make
At Bethel Woods—Celebrating the Tumultuous Sixties And Remembering Woodstock With Crosby, Stills, and Nash
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
by MJ Hanley-Goff on Playing Around
By MJ Hanley-Goff “…going on down to Yasgur’s Farm, I’m gonna join in a rock and roll band.” (from “Woodstock” by Joni Mitchell) There has














