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Kenny Rogers, Bobby Bare, Jack Clement Inducted Into Country Music Hall Of Fame

Steve Tanko — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:00:08 +0000

Three individuals that have ties to the rock/pop music world are being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Kenny Rogers, Bobby Bare, and “Cowboy” Jack Clement will take their place in the hallowed hall during a ceremony later this year. Texas born Kenny Rogers first made his claim in the rock world as [...]

Brian Wilson, Jeff Beck Confirmed For Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp

Ken Kelley — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:52:53 +0000

Earlier this month, it was announced that Def Leppard would be joining Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp in Las Vegas from April 4 through 7. Just yesterday, two other music heavyweights have been confirmed for the April 18 through 21 edition of the camp: Brian Wilson and Jeff Beck.

Guitar Player Guides Viewers Through the History of Rock and Roll With 100 of the Best Guitar Riffs in History [VIDEO]

Nick Cooper — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:57:00 +0000

If you're a fan of rock and roll, guitars, or music in general; this video is really worth checking out. Someone from the Chicago Music Exchange, a music supply outlet, put together a compilation of the 100 most memorable and recognizable guitar riffs through the history of the genre.

Earl Scruggs Passes Away At 88

Steve Tanko — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:07:26 +0000

Bluegrass pioneer – and half of the legendary duo Flatt & Scruggs – Earl Scruggs has passed away at the age of 88. Although his music was more country or bluegrass in nature, his contributions to the world of rock and roll can’t be denied – as rock is a derivative of country music anyway. [...]

60 years of Rock & Roll

Steve Tanko — Tue, 24 May 2011 21:25:24 +0000

Billboard Pop Chart scholars often cite Bill Haley and The Comets “Rock Around The Clock” as the first rock ‘n roll song – first released in 1954 and re-released in 1955. Hence, most trades list ’54 or ’55 as the start of the rock era. But, what came to be rock ‘n roll probably drew [...]