http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/history-of-rock-n-roll-blog.html The Rock 'n' Roll Blog features short messages about new additions and updates to this website. en-us history of rock 'n' roll Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:44:09 GMT Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:44:09 GMT rockin-rodwell.com http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/led-zeppelin.html Led Zeppelin was one of the most successful rock bands of the seventies. They were more than just famous, with a strong fan base that still spans out across the globe. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:44:09 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/rock-band-kiss.html Learn what makes the rock band KISS so special and how I tried to contact Gene Simmons. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:43:20 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/alice-cooper.html I loved the show that Alice Cooper brought to the table; he raised the bar pretty high and inspired me to build my magic box. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:42:33 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/ac-dc.html Hailing from Australia, AC/DC could easily be the definition of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal music genres. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:41:38 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/deep-purple.html Deep Purple is a band I've got a special relationship with. To me, they belong in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:40:26 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/deep-purple-made-in-japan-and-made-in-europe.html The best band in the world and the best concert I've ever seen. They rocked my world that nite; I'll never forget this concert. Hugs for all Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:19:15 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/ritchie-blackmore1.html The man in black has such a creative and inventive mind when it comes to music. From this chemistry was born a genius of the six strings. Truly one of Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:20 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/ronnie-james-dio.html Sang on one of the greatest Rainbow LP's, Rising from 1976. His sucsess in that band would lead to greater achievment with Black Sabbath and his own band Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:25:04 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/alvin-lee.html All you have to do is listen and you will know why he is one of the truelly great guitar players. He was excellent at Woodstock Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:45:51 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/paul-stanley-kiss.html Brilliant singer, wide range, expressive, excellent vocal technique and control. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:40:42 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/angus-young.html Some people think that you need to be super complex to make good music. Not true. Take a look at Angus Young. Angus has made some rockin' songs that are Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:39:59 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/kiss.html No one in rock history has a bigger army than KISS !! When I was young my dad told me they wouldn't be around in the eighties, well here it is 2010 and Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:04:03 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/michael-schenker.html I think that he has a real unique style when he plays. When he plays, you know it's him. Listening to him on UFO's Strangers in the Night is just amazing Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:37:36 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/alice-cooper1.html Because he practically invented shock rock. Without him, there wouldn't have been Kiss, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, etc. Alot of people owe Alice Cooper Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:03:46 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/ernie-isley.html This man is the best I've heard in my day so far; he just loves that guitar and that guitar loves him. I mean that zeal looks and sounds so damn good Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:26:06 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/steve-marriott-humble-pie.html This guy can sing!! Steve formed Humble Pie in 1968 and they were one of the first super groups of the 70's. Three of their best known songs were 30 Days Tue, 11 May 2010 20:48:29 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/70s-rock-bands.html Here's my personal list of favorite 70s rock bands. Fri, 07 May 2010 13:16:21 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/rock-roll-hall-fame.html On the shores of Lake Erie in Cleveland, Ohio lies the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This place is a nirvana of musical roots and memorabilia. Fri, 07 May 2010 13:14:24 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/rock-roll-hall-of-fame.html Who deserves to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Tell me your choice! Fri, 07 May 2010 13:12:15 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/famous-rock-singers.html There are many famous rock singers, but which are really good? Ask your friends and start a friendly fight! Or: tell me who is your favorite rock singer of the Seventies! Fri, 07 May 2010 13:04:25 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/famous-guitar-players.html The Seventies produced some of the most famous guitar players of all time. Being a fan of guitar-driven rock 'n' roll I would like to know who is your guitar hero from this decade. Fri, 07 May 2010 13:03:39 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/rock-concerts.html Let me know which rock concerts meant the most to you! Fri, 07 May 2010 12:54:16 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/slade.html If ever a band knew how to throw a party on stage it was Slade. They got the audience into it like no other. They had some nice ballads to mix in with their rockers also. Fri, 07 May 2010 11:44:19 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/the-wizard-black-sabbath.html What's not to like? Gorgeous blues harp intro, some amazing drum fills, a beat that doesn't want to let go of you and some relentless Tony Iommi riffing. Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:08:03 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/creedence-clearwater-revival-bad-moon-rising.html I was born in 1989 and discovered classic rock when I was 17. This Song caught me the first time I listened to it. And I must say it's by far my favorite Mon, 05 Apr 2010 01:04:28 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/baba-oriley-the-who.html Captures the angst and yet passion of the generations emerging post WWII. And it just plain rocks. Those riffs are addictive Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:44:34 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/you-really-got-me-by-the-kinks.html Quintessential Dave Davies guitar riff and Ray Davies lead voca Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:09:48 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/rossington-collins-band-dont-misunderstand-me.html Great post Skynard Classic track. So greasy. Smooth southern slide guitar and a great dude and chick duet before Meat Loaf came out with the Bat out of Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:31:27 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/montrose-bad-motor-scooter.html Ronnie Montrose had a killer classic rock first LP. Rock the Nation, Rock Candy, Space Station #5 and Bad Motor Scooter. Even today this album holds up Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:21:49 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/april-wine-sign-of-the-gypsy-queen.html Decent rythm and melody and a good hook. April Wine was a staple of early MTV when not alot of established Rock acts were doing videos. This song reminds Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:10:24 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/songs-of-the-70s.html As you will know by now, I'm a huge fan of rock songs of the 70s. But what do YOU like? Share your favorites with others! Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:37:18 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/seventies-music.html The seventies music scene was different than today's. The 1970s were a time of great upheaval and changes in perspective. This was truer nowhere than in rock music. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:52:33 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/seventies-clothing.html Let's take a look at Seventies clothing. Fashion trends in the early Seventies were heavily influenced by the Sixties. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:25:24 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/rock-hall-of-fame.html The Rock Hall of Fame is the Number One destination for rock fans all over the world. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:14:16 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/deep-purple-songs.html Here's my Top-5 of Deep Purple songs. Their live double album Made In Japan features all five of these songs the way I like to listen to them. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:56:55 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/ritchie-blackmore.html I consider Ritchie Blackmore my favorite guitar player; I'm basing this on not just his playing. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:18:09 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/noddy-holder.html Noddy Holder became a living legend as the voice of Slade. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:10:55 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/ian-gillan.html The name of Ian Gillan always will be most used in reference to Deep Purple and it is his time with them that really showed his exceptional abilities. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:01:40 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/zz-top.html ZZ Top showed up at my doorstep January 23 of 1976. What makes them one of the most remembered rock and roll bands of all time? Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:01:16 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/glam-rock-bands.html Glam rock bands play a significant role in my personal history of rock n roll. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:59:19 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/space-truckin-deep-purple.html I will repeat this again "Space Truckin" by Deep Purple is my all time favorite song performed live." Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:54:48 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/70s-hairstyles.html The 70s hairstyles were different from anything that had appeared before, and even today, you can see how the styles continue to echo. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:53:46 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/beatles.html It all started with The Beatles. This English based group began in Liverpool during the 1960s and they were soon one of the most popular rock bands in the world. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:20:55 GMT