Eric Clapton, the guitar god himself, inducting The Band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame said ‘I travelled to Woodstock to meet the Band to ask to join, but I didn’t have the guts to ask them’ and many people in the industry felt this way about The Band. They were the musicians,… Continue reading 70: Thanksgiving, Finale’s, and Robbery
Category: Ronnie Wood
29: Wood, Black and Blue, and Finding A Replacement
In 1975 the Rolling Stones were the biggest band in the world. Millions of albums sold, selling out world tours and names constantly in the tabloids you couldn’t go anywhere without hearing of the band’s exploits. So, when at the end of 1974 Mick Taylor decided to quit the band the biggest job in music… Continue reading 29: Wood, Black and Blue, and Finding A Replacement
26: Eric, George, and Pattie
When love triangles are mentioned you think of an episode of EastEnders or Jerry Springer. You don’t necessarily think of music. Sure, there have been some over the years, Fleetwood Mac produced their most famous album over various affairs between members and Keith Richards stole Anita Pallenberg from Brian Jones but most of these ended… Continue reading 26: Eric, George, and Pattie
23: Faces, Small Faces, and Humble Pie
In music, it’s not uncommon that many bands are intertwined with others. When bands toured in the beginning there are normally two or three others that are on the same local circuit. Like most people who are into the same hobbies, you befriend them. This is one of those stories where not only one of… Continue reading 23: Faces, Small Faces, and Humble Pie
1: The Who, A Stolen Van, and The Sound of Loud
If you have been to a rock concert in the last 55 years, then you have probably seen a Marshall amp on the stage. Even if you haven’t noticed it. The amplification company has powered musicians since the mid-1960s. It was a misfortunate event that happened to the mod rock band The Who that provided… Continue reading 1: The Who, A Stolen Van, and The Sound of Loud