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 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:59:17 GMT Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:59:17 GMT rockin-rodwell.com http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/deep-purple-fresno-california-november-1974.html My first real rock concert. Opening for them was Elf, and their front man Ronnie James Dio.. Of course no one knew who he was then. When purple came on, Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:59:14 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/david-gilmour.html Unique sound, amazing solos, pours his heart out. For those who don't recognize the name he did some work with a small time outfit called Pink Floyd........ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:22:46 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/robin-trower.html Trower's Guitar playing was like a voice. So emotive filled with melancholy and fierce bluesy soul. He always played for the song and would stretch it Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:03:33 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/bruce-springsteen.html He plays simple notes that sound beautiful. Hes the most underrated guitar player ever. Listen to streets of Fire, adam raised a cain, prove it all night, Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:38:17 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/in-for-a-penny-slade.html It's very sad - this song from my favourite Slade's album Nobody's Fools... It's about Almighty Hand Of Destiny - If you're in for a penny - you gotta Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:37:13 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/bill-gibbons-of-zz-top-fame.html Just try to play his riffs and capture the tone. Good Luck. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:08:17 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/cum-on-feel-the-noize.html The team, the power, the lyrics and the voice of Noddy Holder make this a great song; everybody liked this song. I wish and hope the original Slade plays Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:40:51 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/ace-frehley1.html His sound and style was all his own, and nobody looked cooler with a gibson slung over his shoulder. Many have tried and all have failed Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:01:15 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/wishing-well-by-free.html One of the earliest rock songs I remember from my pre-teens...Rock on Paul Rodgers still a great voice Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:50:23 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/steve-howe-yes-guitarist.html Equal doses of chops, versatility, bottomless knowledge and modesty. Not the rock start type, he was/is the serious musician's Serious Musician Wed, 25 May 2011 19:16:27 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/kiss2.html Being one of the most popular, most successful bands of the 1970s, made great music, fantastic concerts..and still a band from back then, still making Fri, 13 May 2011 11:01:06 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/phil-manzanera.html The Roxy Music guitarist just deserves some more fame. If you've seen him play, then you know what I mean. His guitar playing is complex and he's so damn Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:43:29 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/sladejim-leanoddy-holder.html combination of lea/holder songs among the most popular of all time...great live entertainers by the way...i was at the concert at the ambassador where Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:16:57 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/jose-feliciano.html Jose Feliciano's early Spanish repertoire of Boleros during the lates 60's to early 70's exhibited some of the best mix of Classical, Flamenco, Bossa Nova Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:02:05 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/freddie-mercury.html I've grown up with Queen right from the start and they still give off a spark in my life. Freddie Mercury was a great performer in which he engaged the Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:29:05 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/steve-hunter.html Played on everything.... Alice Cooper, Aerosmith, Lou Reed, Mitch Ryder & so many mor Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:44:05 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/steven-tyler-aerosmith.html He has a unique voice (in my opinion) and the band makes great music plus I love his showmanship Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:13:30 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/phil-mogg-ufo.html He was in your face but knew how to make love to the ladies. Sat, 19 Feb 2011 10:05:04 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/ufo.html I realize Vinnie Moore is not Mike but being from Chicago. The crowd was packed in House Of Blues and the band was giving it. with 3 out of 5 of the Sat, 19 Feb 2011 10:04:08 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/ritchie-blackmore2.html Could do everything...still can. Always pushing the limits, speed, runs, licks, shred, riffs, neo-classical innovator - before Malmstein. Now finger-picking Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:57:33 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/bohemian-rhapsody-queen.html Just about one of the weirdest songs ever written, yet one of the most universal. You can start singing this song anywhere and people will join in. Freddie Sat, 12 Feb 2011 09:52:32 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/child-in-time-deep-purple.html Original Deep Purple lineup in early 70s with Gillan, Glover, Paice, Ritchie, and Lord just terrific. And the song lyrics perfect for that time in our Sat, 12 Feb 2011 09:51:59 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/brian-may.html He made his own guitar with his father, and he had a unique guitar sound that made Queen noticeable when heard. Sat, 12 Feb 2011 09:51:12 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/terry-kath.html Terry had that pure, solid rock sound in his frequent solos that were really just based out of intensified blues riffs. When that was combined with his Tue, 18 Jan 2011 01:09:45 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/kiss1.html KISS put on the best theatrical hard rock performance in concert that I've seen. Playin all their classic songs and putting on a great show with precise Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:21:02 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/led-zeppelin1.html Best concert ever and I saw many many bands of different genres. Zep played for almost 4 hours at MSG and it was magnificent Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:12:54 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/ted-turner-and-andy-powellwishbone-ash-fame.html The duo lead guitarists from Wishbone Ash not only had the riffs, spirit, refinement, abandon and originality, but they influenced every subsequent band Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:31 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/angus-young1.html His amazing performances are great to watch and his thundering tone is great Sat, 06 Nov 2010 08:49:10 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/joe-perry.html He's the guitarist for my favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite band (Aerosmith), has a nice bluesy tone, makes great solo music, and is hot as Sat, 06 Nov 2010 08:48:22 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/ace-frehley.html Ace Frehley has a lot of rhythm, he puts on a good show and his voice is getting better with age Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:42:34 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/roundabout-yes.html Everything about this song is so perfect - the guitar, the lyrics, the vocals, the drums, song structure... and of course; the funky bassline! Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:09:41 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/carlos-santana.html He is just awesome. I love the way he mixes so many rythms and make them sound so good. He's one of a kind. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 22:59:48 GMT http://www.rockin-rodwell.com/jimmy-page.html While not being technically great, he was able to put plenty of emotion in every note he played. And when it comes about rock'n'roll, emotion is what matters Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:45:30 GMT 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/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