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OUTBURN ONLINE Anabel’s teenage love for music manifested in her desire to photograph musicians and their various escapades. Having shot her very first musician portraits at the age of 16 and her first concert the same year, her music photography career began rolling very quickly. Despite the industry’s hardships and tumultuous statistics, Anabel persevered in her desire to be a part of the music industry, albeit in a photographic sense. Since then, she has worked tirelessly with hundred...

By Keefer ON THIS DAY IN MUSIC HISTORY: 1956 - Elvis Presleys single, "Heartbreak Hotel" was released by RCA Records, who had just purchased Presleys contract from Sam Phillips and Sun Records for $35,000. Considering what Elvis would eventually do, that seems like a bad deal. But Sam took the money and invested in little known, Memphis based, Holiday Inn. He made out alright. 1971 - David Bowie arrived in the U.S. for the first time but was not allowed to play anywhere due to work permit rest...

Advertisement What it’s about: A band you’ve likely never heard of, even if you’ve assuredly heard music by nearly every one of its members. Clover, a Bay Area country rock band in the vein of CCR, lasted from 1967 to 1978. The band made very little splash through four albums and a dozen singles (none of which charted). But after Clover broke up, the sum of its parts proved to be far more influential than the band itself. Biggest controversy: Clover’s best-known album isn’t its own al...

Top 10 New Wave of British Heavy Metal Songs NWOBHM stands for "New Wave of British Heavy Metal" This was a time in the late 70s/early 80s where British Metal bands like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Motorhead, Venom, Diamond Head, and definitely Leppard came about and revolutionized the genre. The Top Ten 2 Am I Evil? - Diamond Head The intro of this song reminds me so much of Child In Time by Deep Purple (3:20). Im not surprised - The NWOBHM incorporated massively and irreversibly Ritchie Blackm...

Jerry Brandt, Founder of New York Nightclub The Ritz, Dead at 82 Enter your number to get our free mobile app Jerry Brandt, the music industry veteran best-known for establishing The Ritz concert venue in New York, has died at the age of 82. Known as a vibrant character with a hustlers attitude, Brandt began his career working for the William Morris Agency, where he ascended to become director of the pop music division. While working at WMA he was credited for discovering Chubby Checker, while...

Open share drawer Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we revisit Thin Lizzy’s greatest album, one that embodies the myth and grandeur of classic rock. You don’t have to be a boy to be one of the boys. All you need are good times, good friends, and the kind of self-acceptance that comes with looking around knowingly and nodding in appreciation. When you hang with the boys, there’...

Newcastle Mayfair hosted some of the worlds biggest rock acts - how does the site look today? Opened in 1961, Newcastles Mayfair Ballroom on Newgate Street hosted all manner of events, notably rock shows, up until its closure and demolition in 1999 Sign up for our free newsletter on Dave Mortons nostalgia and local history stories sent direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you...

The Last Laugh: I am venting my anger today Tony Wade: The Last Laugh Events of the past week left me feeling incredibly angry. I am talkin’ Human Torch “Flame On!” red-hot angry. I have learned over my 57 years that suppressing my anger is not an option if I am to keep a certain acceptable level of sanity. So today, I vent. If you came here wanting something funny, well, too bad. Convulsed About Colorization: Every now and again, I must have my “Three Stooges” fix. I need deep and so...

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich, who made his debut on stage with Metallica in 1982, has reflected on the buzz he felt getting behind his kit on that fateful night.

Lars Ulrich gets chills over first Metallica show BANG Showbiz 1/9/2021 Bang Showbiz Lars Ulrich still gets chills thinking about his first Metallica gig. The 57-year-old drummer - who made his debut on stage as a founding member of the Enter Sandman rockers in 1982 - has reflected on the buzz he felt getting behind his kit on that fateful night. He told Classic Rock magazine" "Well, the interesting thing about that first gig was it was just Metallica, on a Sunday night at R...