Saturday, January 23, 2016

This Date in Rock Music History: January 24

1958:  The Quarrymen performed at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, England, the group's first and last performance there until they changed their name to the Beatles.

1961:  The Beatles officially signed a contract with manager Brian Epstein, although Epstein's signature is not on the contract.  Epstein, who always had the interests of the group at heart, vowed not to sign the contract until he had obtained a record deal for the group.  Epstein also provided the group with a chance to walk away from the deal if they found a better offer.  Epstein immediately gave them a better stage presentation, with matching suits and bows to the audience.  Epstein was to receive 25% of the group's gross earnings, far above the normal of 10%. 


Friday, January 22, 2016

This Date in Rock Music History: January 23

1957:  The movie Don't Knock the Rock, starring Bill Haley & the Comets and Little Richard, premiered in Australia.  Haley & his group, who were touring in Australia, attended the opening.  The movie had premiered in New York City on December 12.

More Glenn Frey Tributes...

RIP Glenn Frey...even the historic hosted Uncle Donny and the boys
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RIP Glenn Frey, forever great


I met Glenn Frey through Don Henley and was around him several times, but never felt like I knew him. And yet you play one of his songs and you feel like you're best friends. That's what songwriters do--they show you their inner soul through their music and Glenn certainly did that. He was a great songwriter and obviously a great person. I will truly miss him and his music.


Still thinking about Glenn Frey. Thanks for the music, may you rest in peace.


Rest in peace, Glenn Frey. You will be so, so missed. This is: Eagles by Spotify ♫


No! Bits of my musical childhood slowly chipping away. Glenn Frey of The Eagles now joins Legendary musicians gone but not forgotten.




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