On the Los Angeles Sunset Strip, some of the most iconic bars and venues are located. The Rainbow, the Whisky a Go-Go, and the Roxy have all been venues where rock history has been made. The Byrds, The Doors, and Buffalo Springfield all cut their teeth on the strip in the 1960s, as Motley Crue,… Continue reading 98: Brandy Alexanders, The Troubadour, and a Lost Weekend
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97: Aristocrats, Name Changes, and Lawyers
Led Zeppelin is one of the most iconic and influential bands of the 1970s. They broke numerous records while touring the world and changed the rules for tour earnings among artists. They were the first band to perform longer sets than the traditional 20–40-minute performances and hardly ever had support acts on tour. There was… Continue reading 97: Aristocrats, Name Changes, and Lawyers
27: Package Tours, Standing Out, and Fire
Pink Floyd’s The Wall tour, Arthur Brown’s fire helmet and Motley Crue’s Rollercoaster drum kit. Bands have been trying to get the edge over others in live performances throughout the whole music industry. As live performances are the best way for bands and artists to earn money, they want to put on a show to… Continue reading 27: Package Tours, Standing Out, and Fire
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