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Although The Allman Brothers came first, Lynyrd Skynyrd was the ultimate Southern Rock band. Southern image with a hard rock swagger if you will. Lead singer and songwriter Ronnie VanZant had an unusually unique voice, coupled with the ability to bare himself naked with sentiment, while spinning tales of the South, and rocking out at the same time.

"Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd", their debut album released in 1973 wrote the book on Southern rock. There are very few records that sound this raw and uncompromising that are released by debut bands. The true genius of Lynyrd Skynyrd is their ability to blend hard rock, blues, country and even garage rock into a sound that is totally pleasing to the ear, yet very unique.

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Going on tour might look glamorous, but it actually involves a lot of preparation and hard work -- even if you've been doing it for half a century, like the Rolling Stones.

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If you intend to show the wicked world a cornucopia of green thumb power this gardening season (and you probably don't, but keep reading) you had better start exposing your precious sweet leaf to plenty of Black Sabbath.

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We are just a little over a month away from the debut release from the Black Star Riders. If the name doesn't immediately ring some bells, the group has some real weight in its ranks. The band is comprised of Ricky Warwick, Scott Gorham, Damon Johnson and Marco Mendoza, all of whom are also members of Thin Lizzy. The band is rounded out by Jimmy DeGrasso on drums.

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What are the guys in Guns N' Roses doing to keep busy between editing sessions for their upcoming 3D concert film? Why, scheduling more tour dates, of course!

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Richie Havens,the first act to hit the stage at Woodstock, died of a heart attack on Monday, April 22. He was 72. In an earlier post, I explained in depth of my respect for Richie, complete with video. From the beginning, when he played Village folk clubs in the mid-Sixties, Havens stood out  because of the rhythmic style in with he played the guitar. Havens, played piano; as a teenager,and eventually wound up in Greenwich Village.playing the folk clubs.

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Classic rockers Styx and REO Speedwagon -- along with tour mate Ted Nugent -- have come to the rescue once again. The heartland rockers will donate a portion of the proceeds from their current Midwest Rock 'N' Roll Express tour to victims of the recent Boston Marathon bombings.

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When you've written enough great songs to warrant a prestigious ASCAP Founders Award for composing, you might expect them all to run together. Yet, for Aerosmith, the moment of inspiration for 'Walk This Way' continues to resonate.

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Dulcimer Day in Duluth 2013 will be held May 4, 2013. The festival, now in its 12th year, is a great day for dulcimer and folk instrument players to gather to learn, listen and have a great time.There will be vendors and lunch will be available.

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While "Honky Chateau" made Elton John a true superstar, his follow up album " Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player" solidified his status.

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Fresh off this past Thursday's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Rush won the Rock Album of the Year Juno award  for 'Clockwork Angels' last night in Regina, Saskatchewan. The group beat out alt.rockers Billy Talent, retro-rock band the Sheepdogs, the Tragically Hip and Big Wreck to walk away with the eighth Juno award of their career.

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Jeff Lynne has contributed a wealth of important influence to the world of recording over the decades that he’s been engaged in making music. If the albums crafted with Electric Light Orchestra had been his sole contribution as an artist, it still would have been an impressive legacy to leave behind.

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