Category: Music
MTV began on 8/1/81
Ahmet Ertegun and Atlantic Records
Ahmet Ertegun was the co-founder of Atlantic Records. He did a great job of promoting R&B and rock artists.
McSweeney’s on what your favorite classic rock band says about you
Memphis ’69: The 1969 Memphis Country Blues Festival | Full Documentary
Amazing article on Badfinger
This tweet alerted me to a fascinating article on the tragic history of Badfinger, a band that was going through hard times after early successes. Badfinger was on Apple records and their sound was reminiscent of the pop side of the Beatles. Their first hit, “Come and Get It” was written and produced by Paul McCartney.
After several hits, things went bad, and eventually, two members committed suicide.
Life’s Rich Pageant released 7/28/86
The steelpan
The Band – The Authorized Video Biography
The Band: The Authorized Video Biography is available on YouTube in five parts.
Other films featuring the Band are The Last Waltz and Once Were Brothers
Alan Lomax
Alan Lomax was best known for his field recordings of American music and musicians from all over the world.
Sad! 