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Recognizing The African American Influence On Classic Rock – Black History Month [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:27:24 +0000

When we think of African American musicians, we generally think of Jazz, Hip-Hop, Soul music even the Blues but their influence on classic rock is overwhelming.A great deal of respect is due as we celebrate Black History month, the artists in this feature include Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Billy Preston, Richie Havens, Clarence [...]

Recognizing The African American Influence On Classic Rock – Black History Month – Billy Preston – "Get Back" With The Beatles [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:10:49 +0000

A title well earned by the late great Billy Preston is, ‘The Fifth Beatle’.The single version of “Get Back”, is listed on the label as “The Beatles with Billy Preston” which makes him the only artist to ever get that marquee billing on a Beatles release. Billy Preston started to play piano at the early [...]

Classic Rock Songs For Valentine's Day Featuring "You Are So Beautiful" By Joe Cocker [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:37:07 +0000

You’d have to agree that one of classic rock’s most long-lasting love songs is, “You Are So Beautiful”. After hearing this song for the first time I can’t think of an artist whom I’d like to hear sing it than the great blues singer with that raspy voice, Mr. Joe Cocker. The song was co-written [...]

Ringo Starr's All Star Band Featuring Greg Rolie(Santana & Journey)[VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:35:00 +0000

Co-Founder of Both Santana and Journey touring with Ringo Starr's All Star Band