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Eric Clapton’s Rainbow Concert

#EricClaptonsRainbowConcert #ericclapton #70srock #petetownshend #ronniewood #stevewinwood #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky Released September 10, 1973. Slowhand had been mostly absent from the scene for a couple years. Heroine and a pining for Patti Boyd Harrison had him in a bad place. His buddy, Pete Townshend pushed Clapton to return to music and organized a couple of concerts at London's famed Rainbow Theatre.

https://robinbannks.com/2026/09/10/eric-claptons-rainbow-concert/

Eric Clapton’s Rainbow Concert

#EricClaptonsRainbowConcert #ericclapton #70srock #petetownshend #ronniewood #stevewinwood #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky Released September 10, 1973. Slowhand had been mostly absent from the scene for a couple years. Heroine and a pining for Patti Boyd Harrison had him in a bad place. His buddy, Pete Townshend pushed Clapton to return to music and organized a couple of concerts at London's famed Rainbow Theatre.

https://robinbannks.com/2026/09/10/eric-claptons-rainbow-concert/

Eric Clapton’s Rainbow Concert

#EricClaptonsRainbowConcert #ericclapton #70srock #petetownshend #ronniewood #stevewinwood #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky Released September 10, 1973. Slowhand had been mostly absent from the scene for a couple years. Heroine and a pining for Patti Boyd Harrison had him in a bad place. His buddy, Pete Townshend pushed Clapton to return to music and organized a couple of concerts at London's famed Rainbow Theatre.

https://robinbannks.com/2026/09/10/eric-claptons-rainbow-concert/

Eric Clapton’s Rainbow Concert

#EricClaptonsRainbowConcert #ericclapton #70srock #petetownshend #ronniewood #stevewinwood #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky Released September 10, 1973. Slowhand had been mostly absent from the scene for a couple years. Heroine and a pining for Patti Boyd Harrison had him in a bad place. His buddy, Pete Townshend pushed Clapton to return to music and organized a couple of concerts at London's famed Rainbow Theatre.

https://robinbannks.com/2026/09/10/eric-claptons-rainbow-concert/

Eric Clapton’s Rainbow Concert

#EricClaptonsRainbowConcert #ericclapton #70srock #petetownshend #ronniewood #stevewinwood #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky Released September 10, 1973. Slowhand had been mostly absent from the scene for a couple years. Heroine and a pining for Patti Boyd Harrison had him in a bad place. His buddy, Pete Townshend pushed Clapton to return to music and organized a couple of concerts at London's famed Rainbow Theatre.

https://robinbannks.com/2026/09/10/eric-claptons-rainbow-concert/

Blues For Allah

#gratefuldead #bluesforallah #70srock #folkrock #progressiverock #psychedelicrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #jerrygarcia #donnajeangodchaux #mickeyhart #billkreutzmann #philleash #bobweir #keithgodchaux September 1, 1975 ~ The Grateful Dead release Blues For Allah. It's a highly experimental record -- even for the Dead -- that blends progressive rock, jazz fusion, and Middle Eastern musical influences. It is also the first album to…

https://robinbannks.com/2026/09/01/blues-for-allah/

Born To Run

#bruce #brucespringsteen #70smusic #70srock #classicrock #borntorun #brucespringsteenandtheestreetband #legends #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #classicrock August 25, 1975 ~ Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band release Born To Run. Considered by many to be one of - if not the - greatest recordings ever. Bruce was facing intense pressure from his label, Columbia Records, to produce a hit. His first two albums sold OK but not enough for the…

https://robinbannks.com/2026/08/25/born-to-run/

Tesla Death Ray - am Samstag, 5. September im Dock Solothurn 🎉

Tesla Death Ray wurde 2015 gegründet und ist für ihre mitreissenden, eklektischen und kraftvollen Live-Auftritte bekannt. Ihre Psychedelic-Rock-Songs haben eine ganz eigene Identität und fügen sich dennoch nahtlos zu einem stimmigen Ganzen zusammen. Die Band präsentiert eine frische Balance aus Rock- und Punk-inspirierten Tracks mit Einflüssen der 70er und 80er Jahre, gemischt mit einem modernen, psychedelischen Blues-Rock-Sound.

#somt #somt26 #solothurnermusiktage #solothurn #psychedelicrock #livemusic #rock #blues #70srock

The Days Between …

#JerryGarcia #birthday #gratefuldead #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #60srock #70srock #80srock #classicrock #thedaysbetween August 1 – August 9It's like advent season for Deadheads. The Days Between is the 9-day stretch from August 1 (Jerry's Birthday) to August 9 (the date of his passing.) It's a time of celebration, reflection and ... of course ... music. Look around wherever you live and I'm sure you'll find something going on in…

https://robinbannks.com/2026/08/01/the-days-between-2/

For #MusicWomenWednesday may I present Blue Rumble. #Swedish #PsychRock

https://bluerumble.bandcamp.com/album/youve-been-rumbled

#ProgRock #Rock #70sRock

The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get

#JoeWalsh #TheSmokerYouDrinkThePlayerYouGet #70srock #classicrock #rockymountainway #thebomber #70smusic #barnstorm #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky June 18, 1973 ~ The Bomber releases his second solo album. But it's really a collaboration with his former James Gang buddies, Barnstorm -- Joe Vitale, Kenny Passarelli and Rocke Grace. This is the one that gave us "Rocky Mountain Way" and "Meadows." Some of the lyrics…

https://robinbannks.com/2026/06/18/time-to-change-the-batter/

Wave

Patti Smith Group released Wave on May 17, 1979. It's produced by Todd Rundgren and features a love song to The Godmother of Punk's future husband, Fred "Sonic" Smith. It's the final album before Patti's nearly decade-long retirement to raise her family. Todd's presence helped Patti transition from the gritty CBGB punk scene into a mainstream rock poet. #pattismith #pattismithgroup #wave #70srock #rockmusic #70smusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #soncismith…

https://robinbannks.com/2026/05/17/wave/

“The ultimate punk protest album.” ~ Mojo

The Clash release their debut album on April 8, 1977. (The US version didn't arrive until July 1979.) It's considered by many to be the greatest and most important rock and roll albums ever. It's #102 on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time." #theclash #70spunk #70srock #rock #rockmusic #joestrummer #mickjones #punk #music #musicsky #musiciansky

https://robinbannks.com/2026/04/08/the-ultimate-punk-protest-album-mojo/

The Hoople

March 29, 1974 ~ Mott The Hoople release their 4th and final album with Ian Hunter at the helm ... #mottthehoople #TheHoople #70srock #classicrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #glamrock #ianhunter

https://robinbannks.com/2026/03/29/the-hoople/

The Hoople

March 29, 1974 ~ Mott The Hoople release their 4th and final album with Ian Hunter at the helm ... #mottthehoople #TheHoople #70srock #classicrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #glamrock #ianhunter

https://robinbannks.com/2026/03/29/the-hoople/

The Hoople

March 29, 1974 ~ Mott The Hoople release their 4th and final album with Ian Hunter at the helm ... #mottthehoople #TheHoople #70srock #classicrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #glamrock #ianhunter

https://robinbannks.com/2026/03/29/the-hoople/

The Hoople

March 29, 1974 ~ Mott The Hoople release their 4th and final album with Ian Hunter at the helm ... #mottthehoople #TheHoople #70srock #classicrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #glamrock #ianhunter

https://robinbannks.com/2026/03/29/the-hoople/

The Hoople

March 29, 1974 ~ Mott The Hoople release their 4th and final album with Ian Hunter at the helm ... #mottthehoople #TheHoople #70srock #classicrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #glamrock #ianhunter

https://robinbannks.com/2026/03/29/the-hoople/

Pearl.

b. January 19, 1943 Listen to my Pearl Playlist on Amazon Music ... #janisjoplin #birthday #pearl #60srock #70srock #bluesrock #blues #60smusic #bigbrotherandtheholdingcompany #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky

http://robinbannks.com/2026/01/19/pearl-7/

Vinylsamstag: @supertramp_band – Paris (1980) 🇬🇧

#vinylsamstag #semmehorcht #supertramp #paris #supertrampparis #livealbum #doppellp #2lp #gatefold #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylcollector #vinylcommunity #nowspinning #spinit #recordcollector #recordcollection #recordoftheday #onmyturntable #classicrock #70srock #classicpop #progrock #artrock #rockmusic #audiophile #hifi #turntable #VinylSaturday #vinylmatinee

Bobby

Rest in peace ... Listen to my Grateful Bobby playlist on Amazon Music ... #bobweir #rip #gratefuldead #theotherone #bobby #ace #60srock #70srock #80srock #90srock #rock #rockmusic #musicsky #musiciansky

http://robinbannks.com/2026/01/11/bobby/

Happy birthday, Jimmy!

Jimmy Page ~ b. January 9, 1944 Here's my Led Zeppelin playlist on Amazon Music ... #jimmypage #birthday #turnitup #60srock #70srock #80srock #classicrock #ledzeppelin #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky

http://robinbannks.com/2026/01/09/jimmy-page-b-january-9-1944-happy-birthday-to-2/

Stills.

( b. January 3, 1945) A generational song-writer but one of the most underrated guitarists around. Neil Young calls him a genius. Shakey is right. Happy birthday, Captain … Listen to my Stephen Stills playlist on Amazon Music ... #stephenstills #birthday #csn #csny #60srock #70srock #80srock #90srock #folkrock #americana #neilyoung #davidcrosby #grahamnash #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky

http://robinbannks.com/2026/01/03/stills-3/

Alvin

Alvin "Captain Speedfingers" Lee ... lead honcho of Ten Years After. b. December 19, 1944 27 & 28 Mei 2012 - Raalte (The Netherlands) Listen to my Alvin Lee playlist on Amazon Music ... #alvinlee #birthday #tenyearsafter #70srock #classicrock #bluesrock #rock #rockabilly #60srock #woodstock

http://robinbannks.com/2025/12/19/alvin/

🎵 🎶 🎵

You made it to FRIDAY - you've earned it ... take 5!

(halloween '25 edition)

Witchy Woman* (1972)
-- The Eagles

Welcome to My Nightmare (1975)
-- Alice Cooper

Spooky** (1979)
-- Atlanta Rhythm Section

Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) (1980)
-- David Bowie

Ways to Be Wicked (1987***)
-- Tom Petty

* - scary elaine benes alert
** - cover alert
*** - sort of

#halloween #theEagles #aliceCooper #atlantaRhythmSection #davidBowie #tomPetty #take5 #takeFive #70sRock #70sMusic #80sRock #80sMusic #hardRock #arenaRock #classicRock #popRock #popMusic #music #rockAndRoll #rockMusic #glamMetal #britishRock

Barnstorm

Released on October 1, 1972. It was actually meant to be the name of the band Joe Walsh formed after the James Gang. It was the first album to be recorded at the Caribou Ranch in Colorado and remains my favorite album by The Bomber. Listen to Barnstorm by Joe Walsh on Amazon Music ... #joewalsh #70srock #barnstorm #bluesrock #rock #thebomber #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky

http://robinbannks.com/2025/10/01/barnstorm/

🎵 🎶 🎵

You made it to the weekend ... take 5!

(funk in the trunk edition)

Jungle Boogie (1973)
-- Kool & the Gang

Love Rollercoaster (1975)
-- Ohio Players

Boogie Nights (1976)
-- Heatwave

Dance, Dance, Dance (1977)
-- Chic

Let's Groove (1981)
-- Earth, Wind and Fire

#music #rockAndRoll #rockMusic #koolAndTheGang #ohioPlayers #heatwave #heatwaveBand #chic #chicBand #earthWindAndFire #take5 #takeFive #70sRock #70sMusic #80sRock #80sMusic #funk #soul #soulFunk #rhythmAndBlues #RandB #disco

The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get

June 18, 1973 ~ The Bomber releases his second solo album. Some of the lyrics are timeless. Listen to The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get by Joe Walsh on Amazon Music ... #JoeWalsh #TheSmokerYouDrinkThePlayerYouGet #70srock #classicrock #rockymountainway #thebomber #70smusic #barnstorm #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky

http://robinbannks.com/2025/06/18/time-to-change-the-batter/

Wave

Patti Smith Group released Wave on May 17, 1979. It's produced by Todd Rundgren and features a love song to The Godmother of Punk's future husband, Fred "Sonic" Smith. Listen to Wave by Patti Smith Group on Amazon Music ... #pattismith #pattismithgroup #wave #70srock #rockmusic #70smusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #soncismith #fredsmith

http://robinbannks.com/2025/05/17/wave/

But Seriously, Folks …

The Bomber releases his 4th solo album on May 16, 1978. All the other Eagles guest (Walsh joined the group a couple years earlier) and Jay Ferguson and Joe Vitale lend a hand. And remember -- it's hard to leave when you can't find the door. Listen to But Seriously Folks ... by Joe Walsh on Amazon Music ... #joewalsh #butseriouslyfolks #70srock #rockmusic #70smusic #music #musicsky #musicansky #hardrock #rock #thebomber #classicrock

http://robinbannks.com/2025/05/16/but-seriously-folks/

April 12, 1972

Stephen Stills and Manassas drop a goddamn masterpiece. Listen to Steve Stills & Manassas on Amazon Music ... #stevestills #manassas #countryrock #folkrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #70srock

https://robinbannks.wordpress.com/2025/04/12/april-12-1972-2/

The Hoople

March 29, 1974 ~ Mott The Hoople release their 4th and final album with Ian Hunter at the helm ... Listen to The Hoople by Mott The Hoople on Amazon Music ... #mottthehoople #TheHoople #70srock #classicrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #glamrock #ianhunter

https://robinbannks.wordpress.com/2025/03/29/the-hoople/

The Hoople

March 29, 1974 ~ Mott The Hoople release their 4th and final album with Ian Hunter at the helm ... Listen to The Hoople by Mott The Hoople on Amazon Music ... #mottthehoople #TheHoople #70srock #classicrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #glamrock #ianhunter

https://robinbannks.wordpress.com/2025/03/29/the-hoople/

The Hoople

March 29, 1974 ~ Mott The Hoople release their 4th and final album with Ian Hunter at the helm ... Listen to The Hoople by Mott The Hoople on Amazon Music ... #mottthehoople #TheHoople #70srock #classicrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #glamrock #ianhunter

https://robinbannks.wordpress.com/2025/03/29/the-hoople/

The Hoople

March 29, 1974 ~ Mott The Hoople release their 4th and final album with Ian Hunter at the helm ... Listen to The Hoople by Mott The Hoople on Amazon Music ... #mottthehoople #TheHoople #70srock #classicrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #glamrock #ianhunter

https://robinbannks.wordpress.com/2025/03/29/the-hoople/

The Hoople

March 29, 1974 ~ Mott The Hoople release their 4th and final album with Ian Hunter at the helm ... Listen to The Hoople by Mott The Hoople on Amazon Music ... #mottthehoople #TheHoople #70srock #classicrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #glamrock #ianhunter

https://robinbannks.wordpress.com/2025/03/29/the-hoople/

So What

The Bomber releases my fav Joe Walsh album on December 14, 1974. Among those helping out on the record are Don Henley, Randy Meisner and Glenn Frey -- a portend of the good things to come. A year later, Joe would replace Bernie Leadon in the Eagles. PS: As a high school sophomore, I had precious few better role models ... #joewalsh #sowhat #thebomber #eagles #70srock #classicrock #donhenley #glennfrey #jdsouther #danfogelberg #randymeisner #joevitale Listen to…

https://robinbannks.wordpress.com/2024/12/14/so-what/

Will you do the fandango?

November 21, 1975 ~ Queen release A Night at The Opera in the USA. It's considered by many to be their best and one of the greatest albums of all time.  It's #128 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time and was inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2018. #Queen #anightattheopera #70srock #classicrock #glamrock #hardrock #poprock #progressiverock #progrock #freddiemercury #brianmay #roythomasbaker Listen to A Night At…

https://robinbannks.wordpress.com/2024/11/21/will-you-do-the-fandango/

Hey Pig Pen, this here's Rubber Duck. Get your *sp00ky groove on* with @maerchen1313 & @Skwerlie1 when GOTHs SPIN THE 70s – Saturday Dec 14th from 4-11 p.m. EST. There will be hot pants, #disco, #glam, and #GOTH. Add us to your holiday fun! https://twitch.tv/maerchen1313

#70s #punk #glamrock #glamrocker #Disco #70smusic #70srock #newwavemusic #punkrock #punkmusic #punkstyle #boogie #retro #saturdaynightfever #danceparty #gothclub #music #DJs #nightclub #clubbing #Christmasparty2024 #thatgoth70sshow

Hear ’em howl …

November 17, 1975 ~ Tommy Bolin releases Teaser ... It's his debut solo album after stints with Deep Purple and The James Gang. Personnel on the album of note: Phil Collins on percussion; David Sanborn on sax and Jeff Porcaro on drums. #tommybolin #teaser #70srock #rock #guitargods #jamesgang #deeppurple Listen to Teaser by Tommy Bolin on Amazon Music ...

https://robinbannks.wordpress.com/2024/11/17/hear-em-howl/

Barnstorm

Released on September 30, 1972.  It was actually meant to be the name of the band Joe Walsh formed after the James Gang. It was the first album to be recorded at the Caribou Ranch in Colorado and remains my favorite album by The Bomber. Listen to Barnstorm by Joe Walsh on Amazon Music ... #joewalsh #70srock #barnstorm #bluesrock #rock #thebomber

https://robinbannks.wordpress.com/2024/09/30/barnstorm/

The Long Run

Sorry, Dude ... Eagles release their 6th on September 24, 1979 ... It's the first to feature Timothy B. Schmit and the last for Don Felder. "Heartache Tonight" won a Grammy.  Listen to The Long Run by the Eagles on Amazon Music ... #eagles #thelongrun #70srock #classicrock #donfelder #donhenley #glennfrey #joewalsh #timothybschmit

https://robinbannks.wordpress.com/2024/09/24/the-long-run/