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Month: February 2009

2009 – Stevie Wonder recieves the Gershwin Prize for popular Read more

2009 – Stevie Wonder recieves the Gershwin Prize for popular

2009 – Stevie Wonder recieves the Gershwin Prize for popular song from President Obama.

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2009 – The United States Mint launched a new coin featuring American composer, pianist and bandleader Read more

2009 – The United States Mint launched a new coin featuring American composer, pianist and bandleader

2009 – The United States Mint launched a new coin featuring American composer, pianist and bandleader Duke Ellington, making him the second African-American to appear by himself on a US coin. There was a half-dollar minted in 1946 with Booker T. Washington on it, making him the first.

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2009 – An exhibit of James Brown’s personal belongings opened at South Carolina State Read more

2009 – An exhibit of James Brown’s personal belongings opened at South Carolina State

2009 – An exhibit of James Brown’s personal belongings opened at South Carolina State University. The collection included photos, crystal-studded suits, and even the hair curlers Brown used to form his signature pompadour.

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2009 – Rihanna issued a statement thanking fans for their support after an alleged assault Read more

2009 – Rihanna issued a statement thanking fans for their support after an alleged assault

2009 – Rihanna issued a statement thanking fans for their support after an alleged assault by her R&B singer boyfriend Chris Brown, but the singer declined to comment on a leaked photograph which appeared to show her with facial injuries. The Los Angeles Police Department had launched an internal investigation and asked for the public’s […]

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2009 – Michael Jackson’s management team announced that The King Of Pop was Read more

2009 – Michael Jackson’s management team announced that The King Of Pop was

2009 – Michael Jackson’s management team announced that The King Of Pop was set to auction off his American Music Award for “Thriller”, his Gold and Platinum records, a Rolls Royce limousine, a customized Harley Davidson, a velvet cape given to him by his children for Father’s Day in 1998, a pair of rhinestone-trimmed socks […]

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HAPPY ROCKIN’ VALENTINE’S DAY! Read more

HAPPY ROCKIN’ VALENTINE’S DAY!

HAPPY ROCKIN’ VALENTINE’S DAY!

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2009 – Ronettes singer Estelle Bennett died at her home in Englewood, N.J. She was 67 Read more

2009 – Ronettes singer Estelle Bennett died at her home in Englewood, N.J. She was 67

2009 – Ronettes singer Estelle Bennett died at her home in Englewood, N.J. She was 67. The 60’s girl group best known for their work with producer Phil Spector had the 1963 hit ‘Be My Baby’ which epitomized the famed “wall of sound” technique. Estelle Bennett (July 22, 1941 – February 2009) was a member […]

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2009 – Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant took home five prizes for his collaboration with bluegrass singer Alison Krauss Read more

2009 – Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant took home five prizes for his collaboration with bluegrass singer Alison Krauss

2009 – Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant took home five prizes for his collaboration with bluegrass singer Alison Krauss at this years Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles. The duo won album of the year for Raising Sand and record of the year for ‘Please Read The Letter.’ Coldplay, (who won song of the year […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 12:33 am
2009 – R&B singer Chris Brown was questioned by police in Los Angeles over a complaint Read more

2009 – R&B singer Chris Brown was questioned by police in Los Angeles over a complaint

2009 – R&B singer Chris Brown was questioned by police in Los Angeles over a complaint of assault. The 19-year-old had pulled out of his performance at the Grammy Awards, as did his pop star girlfriend Rihanna. Police said Mr Brown argued with an unidentified woman while sitting in a car. Brown had walked into […]

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2008 – a Los Angeles judge issued a restraining order against Britney Read more

2008 – a Los Angeles judge issued a restraining order against Britney

2008 – a Los Angeles judge issued a restraining order against Britney Spears’ manager, after her mother made the request to the court. Lynne Spears claimed Sam Lutfi, 33, had drugged the troubled pop star and interfered with her finances. In a six-page declaration, Lynne Spears said Mr Lutfi “moved into Britney’s home and has […]

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2009 –  Lux Interior, (Erick Lee Purkhiser) singer and founding member of The Cramps died aged 62. Read more

2009 – Lux Interior, (Erick Lee Purkhiser) singer and founding member of The Cramps died aged 62.

2009 –  Lux Interior, (Erick Lee Purkhiser) singer and founding member of The Cramps died aged 62. Erick Lee Purkhiser (October 21, 1946 – February 4, 2009), better known as Lux Interior, was an American singer and a founding member of the legendary garage punk band The Cramps from 1976 until his sudden death in […]

Stu Sweatman No Comments 5:06 am
2009 – Bruce Springsteen started a two week run at No.1 on the UK album chart Read more

2009 – Bruce Springsteen started a two week run at No.1 on the UK album chart

2009 – Bruce Springsteen started a two week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Working on a Dream’ his 16th studio album.

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Historic Bands/Artists that Rock!

  • AC/DC
  • Aerosmith
  • Black Sabbath
  • Boston
  • Def Leppard

Happy Bday Eddie Van Halen

Cool Articles

  • Songsterr
  • What Happened to Rock N’ Roll?

Cool Rock links

  • Audio Eclecticism in the 60s
  • Camp Chaos
  • Guitar Hero Community site!
  • Pandora
  • Piero Scaruffi
  • Rock ‘n’ Roll Timeline
  • Rock Band, The game
  • Rock Music Time line
  • SchoolHouse Rock Lyrics
  • This Day In Rock Merchandise

Everything Music

  • AntiMusic Day in Rock
  • BlabberMouth
  • Dream Door
  • Nutsie
  • PlayGrind
  • Rock n’ Roll Hall of fame Museum
  • Rock Star Gallery
  • This Day In Rock Merchandise

Historic Bands/Artists that Rock!

  • AC/DC
  • Aerosmith
  • Black Sabbath
  • Boston
  • Def Leppard
  • Fleetwood Mac
  • Heart
  • Journey
  • Judas Priest
  • KISS, and their personal army!

Music Downloads

  • Amazon.com
  • Artist direct
  • CD Baby
  • music.aol.com
  • Napster
  • Pay Play
  • Rhapsody

Music Industry links

  • ASCAP – The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
  • Audio Eclecticism in the 60s
  • Audio Engineering Society
  • BMI – Broadcast Music, Inc.
  • Bradley's School of Music
  • Fender Guitars
  • Grammy Awards
  • Guitar Books
  • Krank
  • Legends Masterclass

Rock Bassists of note

  • Ariane Cap
  • Billy Sheehan
  • Flea(Red Hot Chile Peppers)
  • Geddy Lee
  • John Paul Jones
  • Paul McCartney
  • Ross Valory

Rock Drummers of note

  • Carl Palmer
  • Clive Bunker(Jethro Tull)
  • John Bonham
  • Neil Peart
  • Ringo Starr
  • Steve Smith
  • Tommy Aldridge
  • Tommy Lee

Rock Guitarists of Note!

  • Angus Young
  • Blues Saraceno
  • Brian May
  • Carlos Santana
  • Doug Doppler
  • Eric Clapton
  • George Harrison
  • Jeff Beck
  • Jimi Hendrix
  • Jimmy Page

Rock Keyboardists of note

  • Billy Joel
  • Elton John
  • Gregg Rolie
  • Jon Lord
  • Jonathan Cain
  • Keith Emerson
  • Nicky Hopkins
  • Ray Manzarek
  • Rick Wakeman

Rock Singers of Note

  • Ann Wilson
  • Chris Cornell
  • David Bowie
  • David Lee Roth
  • Elvis Presley (The King)
  • Freddie Mercury
  • Grace Slick
  • Jim Morrison
  • Mick Jagger
  • Ozzy

Up and Coming Artists

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