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‘Tis 50 this year and sounds as good as ever. Especially out here on deck.
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#CrystalBallTell me, tell me where I'm going
I don't know where I've been
Tell me, tell me, won't you tell me
And then tell me again
My heart is breaking, my body's aching
And I don't know where to go
Tell me, tell me, won't you tell me
I've just got to knowCrystal Ball
There's so many things I need to know -
‘Tis 50 this year and sounds as good as ever. Especially out here on deck.
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#CrystalBallTell me, tell me where I'm going
I don't know where I've been
Tell me, tell me, won't you tell me
And then tell me again
My heart is breaking, my body's aching
And I don't know where to go
Tell me, tell me, won't you tell me
I've just got to knowCrystal Ball
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Watkins Glen Summer Jam
#watkinsglensummerjam #gratefuldead #theallmanbrothersband #theband #70smusic #70srock #festivalrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky Watkins Glen Summer Jam ~ July 28, 1973 150,000 tickets were sold – 600,000 or more showed up. Dig it.
https://robinbannks.com/2026/07/28/watkins-glen-summer-jam-july-28-1973-150000/
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Watkins Glen Summer Jam
#watkinsglensummerjam #gratefuldead #theallmanbrothersband #theband #70smusic #70srock #festivalrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky Watkins Glen Summer Jam ~ July 28, 1973 150,000 tickets were sold – 600,000 or more showed up. Dig it.
https://robinbannks.com/2026/07/28/watkins-glen-summer-jam-july-28-1973-150000/
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New York Dolls
#NewYorkDolls #70smusic #70srock #classicalbums #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #classicrock #davidjohansen #johnnythunders #sylvansylvain #killerkane July 27, 1973 ~ New York Dolls release their debut album. Produced by Todd Rundgren, the album had a hard time finding traction outside their home turf but is now considered by many as one of the most important albums of the pre-punk movement and one of the great albums of all time. They…
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New York Dolls
#NewYorkDolls #70smusic #70srock #classicalbums #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #classicrock #davidjohansen #johnnythunders #sylvansylvain #killerkane July 27, 1973 ~ New York Dolls release their debut album. Produced by Todd Rundgren, the album had a hard time finding traction outside their home turf but is now considered by many as one of the most important albums of the pre-punk movement and one of the great albums of all time. They…
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Highway to Hell
#ACDC #HighwayToHell #bluesrock #hardrock #70srock #angusyoung #bonscott #malcolmyoung #muttlange #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #classicrock Released on July 27, 1979 ~ It's the last album with Bon Scott out front -- he would pass 6 months later. Prior to this, AC/DC had worked with producers Vanda and Young. They'd made a name for themselves all over the world but their label -- Atlantic Records -- felt the only the way they'd make it…
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Highway to Hell
#ACDC #HighwayToHell #bluesrock #hardrock #70srock #angusyoung #bonscott #malcolmyoung #muttlange #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #classicrock Released on July 27, 1979 ~ It's the last album with Bon Scott out front -- he would pass 6 months later. Prior to this, AC/DC had worked with producers Vanda and Young. They'd made a name for themselves all over the world but their label -- Atlantic Records -- felt the only the way they'd make it…
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That’s it. I gotta hear some guitar from Steve Lukather.
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That’s it. I gotta hear some guitar from Steve Lukather.
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Cosmo’s Factory
#CredenceClearwaterRevival #cosmosfactory #70srock #70smusic #classicrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #johnfogerty Creedence Clearwater Revival release their fifth album on July 25, 1970. It's considered the peak of their legendary run of albums in the 60's and early 70's, holding down the #1 spot in the Billboard 200 for almost 10 weeks. The double album title comes from drummer Doug "Cosmo" Clifford, who dubbed the rehearsal space…
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Cosmo’s Factory
#CredenceClearwaterRevival #cosmosfactory #70srock #70smusic #classicrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #johnfogerty Creedence Clearwater Revival release their fifth album on July 25, 1970. It's considered the peak of their legendary run of albums in the 60's and early 70's, holding down the #1 spot in the Billboard 200 for almost 10 weeks. The double album title comes from drummer Doug "Cosmo" Clifford, who dubbed the rehearsal space…
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Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
#themoodyblues #everygoodboydeservesfavour #70smusic #70srock #progrock #classicrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky The Moody Blues release my fav ... July 23, 1971. For me, it's the key of their "core seven" album run, reaching #1 on the UK albums chart and #2 on the US Billboard 200. Music students got the title to that album right away -- it's the tuneage mnemonic used to remember notes on the treble clef lines:…
https://robinbannks.com/2026/07/23/every-good-boy-deserves-favour/
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Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
#themoodyblues #everygoodboydeservesfavour #70smusic #70srock #progrock #classicrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky The Moody Blues release my fav ... July 23, 1971. For me, it's the key of their "core seven" album run, reaching #1 on the UK albums chart and #2 on the US Billboard 200. Music students got the title to that album right away -- it's the tuneage mnemonic used to remember notes on the treble clef lines:…
https://robinbannks.com/2026/07/23/every-good-boy-deserves-favour/
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Peter Grant, John Bonham and Bill Graham …
#ledzeppelin #70smusic #70srock #billgraham #johnbonham #petergrant #music #musicsky #musiciansky #rock #rockmusic Peter Grant, Manager of the group Led Zeppelin in his office. The whole '77 Led Zeppelin tour was one that almost destroyed the band. It all came to a head at the Days of the Green Festival in Oakland on July 23 -- Led Zeppelin’s two-night residency at the large outdoor venue was being promoted by concert…
https://robinbannks.com/2026/07/23/peter-grant-john-bonham-and-bill-graham/
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Peter Grant, John Bonham and Bill Graham …
#ledzeppelin #70smusic #70srock #billgraham #johnbonham #petergrant #music #musicsky #musiciansky #rock #rockmusic Peter Grant, Manager of the group Led Zeppelin in his office. The whole '77 Led Zeppelin tour was one that almost destroyed the band. It all came to a head at the Days of the Green Festival in Oakland on July 23 -- Led Zeppelin’s two-night residency at the large outdoor venue was being promoted by concert…
https://robinbannks.com/2026/07/23/peter-grant-john-bonham-and-bill-graham/
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It’s break time; this particular tune was my introduction to AC/DC in late 1979. On a Top 40 radio station in Wausau, Wisconsin of all places.
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It’s break time; this particular tune was my introduction to AC/DC in late 1979. On a Top 40 radio station in Wausau, Wisconsin of all places.
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On The Beach https://robinbannks.com/2026/07/19/on-the-beach/ #70srock #classicrock #skakey #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #grunge
Shakey releases his fifth album on July 19, 1974.
“On The Beach” is sandwiched between “Time Fades Away” and “Tonight’s The Night” in what’s become the “ditch trilogy” albums.
It’s #311 on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”
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On The Beach https://robinbannks.com/2026/07/19/on-the-beach/ #70srock #classicrock #skakey #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #grunge
Shakey releases his fifth album on July 19, 1974.
“On The Beach” is sandwiched between “Time Fades Away” and “Tonight’s The Night” in what’s become the “ditch trilogy” albums.
It’s #311 on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”
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Moods
#neildiamond #moods #70srock #rock #70smusic #musicsky #musiciansky #rockmusic #popmusic #classicrock #folk "The Jewish Elvis" releases his eighth album on July 15, 1972. This one plus the follow-up live album Hot August Night, are the albums that made him a force in pop and rock music. The legendary live shows are what got him the nickname --legendary shows with theatrics, amazing vocals and a magnetism that often rivaled The King.
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Moods
#neildiamond #moods #70srock #rock #70smusic #musicsky #musiciansky #rockmusic #popmusic #classicrock #folk "The Jewish Elvis" releases his eighth album on July 15, 1972. This one plus the follow-up live album Hot August Night, are the albums that made him a force in pop and rock music. The legendary live shows are what got him the nickname --legendary shows with theatrics, amazing vocals and a magnetism that often rivaled The King.
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We’re an American Band
#grandfunkrailroad #wereanamericanband #70srock #70smusic #classicrock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #toddrundgren #markfarner #donbrewer Released July 15, 1973. It's their seventh album and it's produced by Todd Rundgren. Grand Funk wanted a more polished, radio-friendly sound and who better than The Runt to help them find it. Todd's production tightened up the rhythm section and added some keyboards which helped turned Grand Frunk…
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We’re an American Band
#grandfunkrailroad #wereanamericanband #70srock #70smusic #classicrock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #toddrundgren #markfarner #donbrewer Released July 15, 1973. It's their seventh album and it's produced by Todd Rundgren. Grand Funk wanted a more polished, radio-friendly sound and who better than The Runt to help them find it. Todd's production tightened up the rhythm section and added some keyboards which helped turned Grand Frunk…
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John Barleycorn Must Die
#traffic #johnbarleycornmustdie #70srock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musicansky #stevewinwood #chriswood #jimcapaldi #progrock #progressiverock #jazzrock Traffic release their 4th on July 15, 1970. Steve Winwood was ready to make a solo album after the demise of Blind Faith in 1970 and actually cut a couple tracks. But he missed the musical companionship in the studio and invited Chris Wood and Jim Capaldi to sit in.
https://robinbannks.com/2026/07/15/john-barleycorn-must-die/
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John Barleycorn Must Die
#traffic #johnbarleycornmustdie #70srock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musicansky #stevewinwood #chriswood #jimcapaldi #progrock #progressiverock #jazzrock Traffic release their 4th on July 15, 1970. Steve Winwood was ready to make a solo album after the demise of Blind Faith in 1970 and actually cut a couple tracks. But he missed the musical companionship in the studio and invited Chris Wood and Jim Capaldi to sit in.
https://robinbannks.com/2026/07/15/john-barleycorn-must-die/
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“We Just Disagree” from Dave Mason’s 1977 album Let It Flow. Damn, I so loved this song by Mason, a founding member of Traffic. Still do. #davemason #70srock #vinyl #recordcollection
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Fleetwood Mac
#fleetwoodmac #70srock #70smusic #classicrock #lindseybuckingham #stevienicks #christinemcvie #johnmcvie #mickfleetwood #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky Fleetwood Mac's "The White Album" is released on July 11, 1975. It features two new members to the band -- Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks ... making The Mac the "Classic Five." Bob Welch had left the group late in '74 when Mick Fleetwood heard someone playing a track while visiting…
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Fleetwood Mac
#fleetwoodmac #70srock #70smusic #classicrock #lindseybuckingham #stevienicks #christinemcvie #johnmcvie #mickfleetwood #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky Fleetwood Mac's "The White Album" is released on July 11, 1975. It features two new members to the band -- Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks ... making The Mac the "Classic Five." Bob Welch had left the group late in '74 when Mick Fleetwood heard someone playing a track while visiting…
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Son of Schmilsson
July 10, 1972 ~ Harry Nilsson Son of Schmilsson album is released. Harry gets some notable help on the album from Ringo Starr and George Harrison. Nicky Hopkins, Bobby Keys and Peter Frampton, too. The album includes the greatest break-up song of all time, You're Breakin' My Heart. Listen to Son Of Schmilsson by Nilsson on Amazon Music ... #nilsson #sonofschmilsson #70smusic #70srock #rock #rockmusic #music #musiciansky #musicsky
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Son of Schmilsson
July 10, 1972 ~ Harry Nilsson Son of Schmilsson album is released. Harry gets some notable help on the album from Ringo Starr and George Harrison. Nicky Hopkins, Bobby Keys and Peter Frampton, too. The album includes the greatest break-up song of all time, You're Breakin' My Heart. Listen to Son Of Schmilsson by Nilsson on Amazon Music ... #nilsson #sonofschmilsson #70smusic #70srock #rock #rockmusic #music #musiciansky #musicsky
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Bon. Birthday. Turn it up.
#bonscott #birthday #acdc #70srock #rock #rockmusic #hardrock #bluesrock #music #musicsky #musiciansky #classicrock Bon Scott didn’t just sing for AC/DC; he gave the band its identity in their early days in Australia and when they would breakout into the world. He fronted a run of classic albums that cemented the band's foundation.
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Bon. Birthday. Turn it up.
#bonscott #birthday #acdc #70srock #rock #rockmusic #hardrock #bluesrock #music #musicsky #musiciansky #classicrock Bon Scott didn’t just sing for AC/DC; he gave the band its identity in their early days in Australia and when they would breakout into the world. He fronted a run of classic albums that cemented the band's foundation.
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I did not know this but today I learned David Bowie sang on this recording which took place in Ron Wood’s living room. What I DID know is they rocked this one at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City when I saw them on my birthday in ‘89.
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I did not know this but today I learned David Bowie sang on this recording which took place in Ron Wood’s living room. What I DID know is they rocked this one at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City when I saw them on my birthday in ‘89.
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“This roller coaster ride you’re on won’t stop to let you off …”
#styx #thegrandillusion #70srock #70smusic #classicrock #progrock #progressiverock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky July 7, 1977 ~ Yes ~ 7/7/77 ... and, it's their seventh album ... it's the one that send them into the rock stratosphere. The album's artwork -- inspired by Rene Magritte's Le Blanc-Seeing -- is the perfect "mirror" of the theme behind the album: the illusions of fame, success…
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“This roller coaster ride you’re on won’t stop to let you off …”
#styx #thegrandillusion #70srock #70smusic #classicrock #progrock #progressiverock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky July 7, 1977 ~ Yes ~ 7/7/77 ... and, it's their seventh album ... it's the one that send them into the rock stratosphere. The album's artwork -- inspired by Rene Magritte's Le Blanc-Seeing -- is the perfect "mirror" of the theme behind the album: the illusions of fame, success…
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A Passion Play https://robinbannks.com/2026/07/06/a-passion-play/ #70sRock, #APassionPlay, #ArtRock, #ClassicRock, #JethroTull, #SymphonicRock Released on July 6, 1973 — After the monster success of Thick As A Brick in ’72, Ian Anderson and the band doubled down on the single, continuous-track format — creating a dense and complex narrative about Ronnie Pilgrim’s trip through the afterlife that apparently was a too much for music critics to grasp. While critics panned the album, Tull fans made it the second most prol ...
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The B-52’s
#b52s #rocklobster #70srock #70smusic #newwave #postpunk #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky Everybody's rockin', everybody's fruggin' ~ The B-52's release their debut album on July 6, 1979. It's widely considered a masterpiece in the American New Wave movement blending surf-rock guitar with pop culture references from the 50's and 60's and some unbelievable harmonized vocals. It's one of the precious few debut albums that still sounds as fresh…
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The B-52’s
#b52s #rocklobster #70srock #70smusic #newwave #postpunk #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky Everybody's rockin', everybody's fruggin' ~ The B-52's release their debut album on July 6, 1979. It's widely considered a masterpiece in the American New Wave movement blending surf-rock guitar with pop culture references from the 50's and 60's and some unbelievable harmonized vocals. It's one of the precious few debut albums that still sounds as fresh…
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At The Fillmore East
#AllmanBrothersBand #atthefillmoreeast #70srock #70smusic #bluesrock #jazzrock #southernrock #greggallman #dickeybetts #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #duaneallman #skydog July 6, 1971 ~ The Allman Brothers Band release what many call it one of the best live albums ever. In 2004, the album was selected for preservation in the Library of Congress, deemed to be "culturally, historically, or aesthetically important" by the National…
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At The Fillmore East
#AllmanBrothersBand #atthefillmoreeast #70srock #70smusic #bluesrock #jazzrock #southernrock #greggallman #dickeybetts #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #duaneallman #skydog July 6, 1971 ~ The Allman Brothers Band release what many call it one of the best live albums ever. In 2004, the album was selected for preservation in the Library of Congress, deemed to be "culturally, historically, or aesthetically important" by the National…
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Countdown to Ecstasy
#steelydan #countdowntoecstasy #70srock #70smusic #bluesrock #classicrock #donaldfagen #jazzrock #walterbecker #rickderringer #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky Steely Dan release their second album on July 6, 1973. This is when Walter and Donald forged the band's true identity -- trading some of the rock of Can't Buy A Thrill for a tighter, jazzier fusion sound. The album's sort of unique in that it's the only Steely Dan album where…
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Countdown to Ecstasy
#steelydan #countdowntoecstasy #70srock #70smusic #bluesrock #classicrock #donaldfagen #jazzrock #walterbecker #rickderringer #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky Steely Dan release their second album on July 6, 1973. This is when Walter and Donald forged the band's true identity -- trading some of the rock of Can't Buy A Thrill for a tighter, jazzier fusion sound. The album's sort of unique in that it's the only Steely Dan album where…
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461 Ocean Boulevard
#ericclapton #461oceanboulevard #70smusic #70srock #classicrock #rock #bluesrock #funk #softrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky Slowhand releases his second solo album July 5, 1974. Clapton battled heroin addiction for close to three years and this was his comeback .. a triumph of originals and remakes --- his version of Marley's "I Shot The Sheriff" was a hit and the album topped the charts for weeks.
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461 Ocean Boulevard
#ericclapton #461oceanboulevard #70smusic #70srock #classicrock #rock #bluesrock #funk #softrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky Slowhand releases his second solo album July 5, 1974. Clapton battled heroin addiction for close to three years and this was his comeback .. a triumph of originals and remakes --- his version of Marley's "I Shot The Sheriff" was a hit and the album topped the charts for weeks.
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Stills 2
#stephenstills #stills2 #70srock #70smusic #folkrock #americana #csn #csny #music #musicsky #musiciansky #rock #rockmusic #jerrygarcia #thememphishorns #davidcrosby #grahamnash June 30, 1971 ~ The Captain releases his second solo album. A few noteables stop by to lend a hand: Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Nils Lofgren, Dr. John, David Crosby and Jerry Garcia. Oh, and that's the Memphis Horns putting out that big horn sound throughout the album.
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Stills 2
#stephenstills #stills2 #70srock #70smusic #folkrock #americana #csn #csny #music #musicsky #musiciansky #rock #rockmusic #jerrygarcia #thememphishorns #davidcrosby #grahamnash June 30, 1971 ~ The Captain releases his second solo album. A few noteables stop by to lend a hand: Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Nils Lofgren, Dr. John, David Crosby and Jerry Garcia. Oh, and that's the Memphis Horns putting out that big horn sound throughout the album.
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Hold on guys. It is Saturday night after all. Deck shenanigans not quite complete.
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Hold on guys. It is Saturday night after all. Deck shenanigans not quite complete.
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Fire and Water https://robinbannks.com/2026/06/27/fire-and-water/ #free #fireandwater #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #70srock #70smusic #paulrodgers #simonkirke #andyfraser #paulkossoff
Paul Rodgers and Free release their breakthrough album on June 27, 1970. The album reached No. 2 on the U.K. album chart, being listed on it for a total of eighteen weeks. Fire and Water additionally reached No. 17 on the U.S. chart. I love this album — Paul Rodgers’ vocals are spot on and the band was bare bones rock —
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Fire and Water https://robinbannks.com/2026/06/27/fire-and-water/ #free #fireandwater #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #70srock #70smusic #paulrodgers #simonkirke #andyfraser #paulkossoff
Paul Rodgers and Free release their breakthrough album on June 27, 1970. The album reached No. 2 on the U.K. album chart, being listed on it for a total of eighteen weeks. Fire and Water additionally reached No. 17 on the U.S. chart. I love this album — Paul Rodgers’ vocals are spot on and the band was bare bones rock —
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Bad Co
#badcompany #70srock #classicrock #bozburrell #mickralphs #paulrodgers #simonkirke #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky June 26, 1974 ~ Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke from Free, Mott The Hoople's Mick Ralphs, and King Crimson's Boz Burrell get together. Bad Company is born. Some say the name came from the Jeff Bridges western "Bad Company" released in '72. Rodgers says it was something else. He and Kirke wrote the song and all agreed it should be the…
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Bad Co
#badcompany #70srock #classicrock #bozburrell #mickralphs #paulrodgers #simonkirke #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky June 26, 1974 ~ Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke from Free, Mott The Hoople's Mick Ralphs, and King Crimson's Boz Burrell get together. Bad Company is born. Some say the name came from the Jeff Bridges western "Bad Company" released in '72. Rodgers says it was something else. He and Kirke wrote the song and all agreed it should be the…
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Blue
June 22, 1971. Life changed. #jonimitchell #blue #70smusic #70srock #folkrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #classicrock #jamestaylor #stephenstills The Chirp releases her fourth album. NPR calls it the greatest album of all time made by a woman. Just about everyone regards it as one of the greatest and most influential singer/songwriter albums ever. Joni's piano, acoustic guitar and Appalachian dulcimer with a little help from James Taylor on…
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Tonight’s The Night
#NeilYoung #TonightstheNight #70srock #classicrock #countryrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #shakey June 20, 1975 ~ Shakey releases what many consider his best album. It's the dark centerpiece of Shakey's famous "Ditch Trilogy," alongside Time Fades Away and On The Beach. They were Neil's take on the highs and the lows that followed the success of Harvest and this one was recorded as a direct, grief-stricken reaction to the drug…
