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14th February 1970, The Who appeared at Leeds University, England. The show was recorded for the bands forthcoming 'Live At Leeds' album. Since its initial reception, Live at Leeds has been cited by several music critics as the best live rock recording of all time. The University of Leeds refectory, has now been named a […]
36 years ago today, Metallica played their first headline show, at the Old Waldorf in San Francisco, with Ron McGovney on bass and Dave Mustaine on guitar. Kirk Hammett’s band @Exodus supported. Link to original article here
28th November 1991, Nirvana recorded a performance for BBC TV music show Top Of The Pops in London. When asked to lip-sync 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' to a pre-recorded tape Kurt Cobain protested by singing an octave lower (he later confirmed he was imitating Morrissey from The Smiths), and attempted to eat his microphone at […]
A special pre-sale for Classic Rock readers starts on Thursday. Lenny Kravitz announces only UK show of 2019 Link to original article here
Here’s a headline you won’t read every day. Couple kicked out of Machine Head show for having sex in front row Link to original article here
Our friends at Metal Hammer have made a TV show thing – make then happy by checking out the pilot episode. Metal Hammer launches pilot TV show: watch the first episode now Link to original article here
Perry was reportedly treated for 40 minutes by paramedics before being taken to hospital. Joe Perry hospitalised after performing at Billy Joel show Link to original article here
The Rolling Stones first appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show on October 25, 1964. They had just released their third album, “12 X 5,” and there was no better way to promote it. Ed introduced the band and told the audience that they would be performing in both halves of the show. With that, adoring […]
49 years ago tonight, The New Yardbirds played their first show. We were going to write about it, but a friend sent us this. In case you didn't know, The New Yardbirds was the band that was formed when The Yardbirds split. One of the guitarists decided to honor some contracts that were in place. […]
On Aug. 20, 1966, The Beatles were due to have played an open-air show at Cincinnati's Crosley Field. However, the promoter failed to provide a cover for the group, and a heavy rain started shortly before they were due to take the stage. The support acts on The Beatles' final tour were The Remains, Bobby […]