This Week In Rock History: May 20- May 26
Disraeli Gears Goes Gold Sensational British Blues-Rock group Cream’s second studio album Disraeli Gears was certified Gold by...
Jimi Hendrix and A Band Of Gypsies
The electric guitar is not something to be taken for granted. It is a source of endless inspiration...
This Week In Rock History: May 13 – 19
Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary Concert New York City’s infamous venue, Madison Square Garden hosted a 40th anniversary celebration...
This Week In Rock History: May 6th – May 12th
Led Zeppelin’s Houses of the Holy Hits #1! In their heyday, Led Zeppelin were no strangers to the...
Sharp Dressed Men: ZZ Top puts Texas boogie into the blues
ZZ Top’s brand of Texas blues is a thing of pure musical beauty. In a world where blues...
This Week in Rock History: April 29 – May 5
Jimi Hendrix records Voodoo Child (Slight Return) in New York City! “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)” was recorded on...
Joss Stone Helps To Bring Soul Back Into Popular Music
Joss Stone doesn’t need you to tell her she has an amazing voice. She knows it. Her fans...
The Riff Wizardry of Tony Iommi
Tony Iommi is the hard rock riff king! Some would argue Jimmy Page, or Ritchie Blackmore, or...
This Week in Rock History: April 22nd – April 28th
Tom Petty releases his debut solo album Full Moon Fever On April 24, 1989, Tom Petty released his...
This Week in Rock History: April 15 – April 21
Deep Purple made their live debut on April 20th, 1968 at the Vestpoppen, in Kastrup, Denmark. Little did they...
This Week in Rock History: April 8 – April 14
Deep Purple’s – Ritchie Blackmore Ritchie Blackmore may be known as one of the bad boys of rock...
Invasion of the British: Rock and Roll Rabble Rousers!
The rock star lifestyle has been explored in popular culture for decades and these bands don’t just live...
Joe Bonamassa: The Blues Rock Titan
10 Reasons Why Joe Bonamassa Is My Favorite Guitarist – Brian Reiser Joe Bonamassa is the greatest guitar...
This Week in Rock History: April 1 – April 7
Janis Joplin’s Posthumous Album Pearl Hits #1 by Brian M. Reiser Joe Bonamassa Official Blog / Tribut Apparel...
Eric Clapton Rises – 10 Ways A Bluesman Becomes A Legend
BY Brian M. Reiser for the Joe Bonamassa Official Blog Many people think of Eric Clapton as...
Slowhand’s Most Iconic Vintage Guitars
By Devon Saccomanno for the Joe Bonamassa Official Blog The mere thought of notable vintage guitars immediately brings...
Otis Redding: (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay
Otis Redding Creates a Soul Masterpiece by Brian M. Reiser for the Joe Bonamassa Official Blog Posted on...
This Week in Rock History: March 25th – March 31st
Van Morrison Records Brown Eyed Girl on March 28th, 1967 On March 28th, 1967, Van Morrison recorded one...
This Week in Rock History: March 18th
By Brian M. Reiser, Published on March 17, 2017 Remembering Free Guitarist Paul Kossoff He may not have...
A New Day Yesterday by Joe Bonamassa – Album Retrospective
A New Day Yesterday It’s hard for me to believe there was actually a time before there were...
Rory Gallagher: At One with his Strat
By Brian M. Reiser Published on March 17, 2017 Rory Gallagher & Fender Stratocaster #64351 ————— Rory...
The Yardbirds Debut with Five Live Yardbirds
The Yardbirds Create Rock History with First Record Five Live Yardbirds The Yardbirds famously introduced three of the greatest guitarists...
Muddy Waters & Leonard Chess: I Can’t Be Satisfied
Muddy Meets Chess Muddy Waters was driving a truck. He was delivering Venetian blinds. That was his...
This Week in Rock History: March 11th – March 17th
Happy Birthday to Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead This Week in Rock History was the birthday of...
Howlin’ Wolf’s “Evil” – A Blues Classic about Suspicion, Fear, and Infidelity
Evil (Is Going On) Infidelity is a worry in life and especially in the blues. It causes fear,...
This Week in Rock History: March 4th – March 10th
Hello, rock history fans! Let’s get this party started up: Born This Week in Rock History 3/4/1948 –...
One Love – The Spirit of Bob Marley’s Reggae
Bob Marley and Jamaican Roots Music For many people, reggae music and Bob Marley are essentially one. That’s...
Joe Bonamassa Rocks the House at the Broward Center
Joe Bonamassa Live in Fort Lauderdale This was my favorite Joe Bonamassa concert that I’ve ever seen. I’m...
This Week in Rock History: February 26th – March 3rd
This Week in Rock History: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds is Recorded This week in rock history,...
This Week in Rock History: February 19th – February 25th
Happy Birthday in Heaven to Blues Rocker Johnny Winter This week in rock history, the legendary blues rocker...
Rock Candy Funk Party is Back With “Groove Is King!”
Funky Town! Jazz-dance-groove-wonderband Rock Candy Funk Party always bring the freshest funk on the block, and their last...
The Black Crowes: Can This Band be Saved?
Southern Rockers The Black Crowes Dominate the 1990’s At a time when America was drunk on bleak Seattle...
This Week in Rock History: February 12th – February 18th
Happy Birthday to Prog Rocker Peter Gabriel! Peter Gabriel was born on February 13th, 1950 and became one...
Best BLUES MUSIC FESTIVAL Lineups OF 2017
BEST BLUES MUSIC FESTIVAL LINEUPS OF 2017 Live music nurtures the soul and bonds people together, it gives...
This Week in Rock History: February 5th – February 11th
Let’s get down to it, rock fans! Born This Week in Rock History: Duff McKagan: February 5, 1964...
This Week in Rock History: January 29th – February 4th
This Week in Rock History: Crocodile Rock Hit #1 I remember when rock was young Me and Suzie...
7 Reasons why the Blues is Thriving Right Now
The Blues Is Thriving. You might not believe me, but it’s true. I’m not speaking commercially. In general,...
This Week in Rock History: January 20 – January 26
This Week in Rock History, we wish a very happy birthday to the wonderful blues chanteuse Beth Hart....
Bobby Blue Bland and the Greatest Soul Blues Record Ever
The Underrated Giant of Soul Blues Bobby “Blue” Bland has been called many thing. B.B. King has referred...
Ina Forsman
The Voice. You’re alone. You’re in a dimly-lit, whiskey-soaked speakeasy deep in the gritty urban bowels of New...
This Week in Rock History: January 13 – January 19
This Week in Rock History, we wish a very happy birthday to the great Zakk Wylde, he of...
This Week in Rock History: January 6 – January 12
Let’s get right to it! It’s This Week in Rock History: Born This Week in Rock History ...
What Is Blues Music Part 1 – The Emotional Feeling of the Blues
What If Everything You Knew About The Blues was… Wrong? You know the blues. You love the...
SNUBBED! 3 Artists That Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Who Got Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Have you heard the news? The Rock and...
This Week in Rock History: December 23 – December 29
Jim Croce’s “Time In a Bottle” Posthumously Hits #1 on the Charts This Week in Rock History, on...
Jazz In Motion: Dave Brubeck’s “Take Five”
“Take Five” is a now-iconic jazz song that was originally composed by Paul Desmond, the longtime saxophone player...
This Week in Rock History: December 16 – December 22
Harry Chapin’s “Cat’s in the Cradle” Hits #1 on the Charts This Week in Rock History, Harry Chapin’s...
Bluegrass, Jazz, Blues and… String Cheese?
Calypso-Country-Rock? or What Is The String Cheese Incident? Not too many bands can combine calypso with country, reggae...
Is Deep Purple Retiring?
Deep Purple To Call It Quits? Fans of Deep Purple may only have a short window to...
This Week in Rock History: December 9 – December 15
Mick Taylor Departs The Rolling Stones On December 12. 1974, guitarist Mick Taylor announced that he would be...