Cream formed in 1966 with bassist Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton on guitar and drummer Ginger Baker made their live debut at The Twisted Wheel, Manchester, England. This British group’s third album Wheels of Fire was the world’s first platinum-selling double. album. The primary songwriter and vocalist was Bruce, yet Clapton contributed vocals and songs as…

Bands to watch! Additions to the buzzr playlist! The Jailbirds ‘Watery Grave’ – Biawanna ‘Comfortable’ – Jane Blanchard ‘Care’ – Le Ren – If I Had Wings (Official Video) – Little Kid, ‘Losing’ (Official Video)  [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/embed?listType=playlist&list=PLJXjHJz_GvRgpzY73Ae_QExIXk2yFPmoL&v=EG-YVc0V_iQ&layout=gallery[/embedyt]    

When I got out of high school, I was in a blues band. It was the kind of music I was interested in, and listening to, mostly because it was becoming a vehicle for a generation of guitarists – like Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton. Mike Bloomfield. And that’s what I wanted to be, principally:…

When the song ‘Only the Lonely’ was turned down by The Everly Brothers and Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison recorded the song himself. A wise decision as the song entered the UK chart, which went on to give Roy his first of three UK chart-toppers. ‘Only The Lonely’ was an operatic rock ballad and was groundbreaking…

Euphemism is a euphemism for lying. Bobbie Gentry Bobbie Gentry was born today, January 27, 1944. She was a US singer, songwriter, notable as one of the first female country artists to compose and produce her own material. ‘Ode to Billie Joe’ brought her international fame. The 1967 song was an intriguing Southern Gothic narrative….

Cass Elliot released her first solo single today, following the break up of The Mamas and Papas. ˜Dream a Little Dream of Me’ was a song recorded by Frank Sinatra, Frankie Laine and others. Cass’ version was the most successful peaking at No. 12 on the US chart and No.11 in the UK. Known as…

I am conservative with a small ‘c.’ It’s possible to be conservative in fiscal policy, and tolerant on moral issues or questions of freedom of expression. Mick Jagger Happy Birthday to iconic rock star Mick Jagger! January 26, 1943 singer, songwriter with The Rolling Stones was born. The Rolling Stone’s influence on popular music saw the…

Recorded live at California’s San Quentin State Prison on February 24, 1969, Johnny Cash released ‘A Boy Named Sue’. The song was written by Shel Silverstein. This live recording came at the height of Cash’s popularity. The song was well-received at San Quentin as it told the story of a young man’s search for revenge on…

AC/DC released their sixth internationally released studio album Back In Black. It was the first AC/DC album recorded without former lead singer Bon Scott who died on 19 February 1980 at the age of 33. The album has sold an estimated 49 million copies worldwide to date, making it the second highest-selling album of all…

Pop music has greater power to change people and to affect people because it’s a universal language. You don’t have to understand music to understand the power of a pop song. Paul Epworth Happy Birthday to Paul Epworth, born today in 1974 – Paul Epworth is an English music producer, musician, and songwriter. He has…