Tag Archives: Rock ‘n Roll

Star Spangled Banner : Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

Jimi Hendrix plays the national anthem The Rag Blog

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Roky Erickson to Houston : Return of ‘Two-Headed Dog’

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

Roky Erickson. Photo by Stephanie Chernikowski / The Rag Blog / Shout! Factory RecordsRoky Erickson — nee of the 13th Floor Elevators — returns to Houston after 25 years Erickson… is enjoying a fruitful second act that is creatively satisfying … Continue reading →

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Sir Douglas Quintet — Sheila Tequila 1981 (Video)

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

For Doug Sahm, with fondest memories. The Rag Blog

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Long Strange Trip : Austin’s 13th Floor Elevators and Still Trippin’ Tommy Hall

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

Tommy Hall in his Tenderloin apartment in San Francisco. Photo by Jamie Soja.  The story of the Thirteenth Floor Elevators – Austin’s favorite psychedelic sons – is rich, rowdy and textured. They sparked a counterculture, birthed a sound and inspired … Continue reading →

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Imagine Yoko Ono : Tower of Peace

Posted on January 10, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

Yoko Ono John Lennon Peace Tower, Reykjavik / Photo by goecco.com. Yoko Ono. Photo by Christopher Furlong / Getty. John Lennon was shot 28 years ago this month, but his widow, now 75, travels the world preaching peace and love … Continue reading →

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The Mamas and the Papas : Vintage Rockers with their Parents

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Frank Zappa and the folks. Photos by John Olson / Life Magazine. David Crosby standing with father Floyd at dad’s place. How very cool. Sixties/seventies rockers with their families. These photos, from the archives of Life Magazine, show rock luminaries … Continue reading →

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Name That Tune : Theme Songs for John and Sarah

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Jackson Browne has filed a lawsuit against John McCain after the Republican presidential candidate used a portion of Browne’s “Running On Empty” in a campaign commercial without permission.How about SOS by ABBA? Just trying to help…By Zoltan Abraham / The … Continue reading →

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Denver : Iraq Veterans March Against the Machine

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Vets/Rage Against the Machine march in Denver Wednesday.Rage Against the Machine fans join vets in rousing Denver protestBy Carl Davidson / August 28, 2008 I start the day early loading leaflets and joining Leslie Cagan, Judith LeBlanc and five other … Continue reading →

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Cyndi Lauper on Obama’s Brand of Hope : One Size Fits All

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

‘We as a society, LGBT or straight, can show that civil rights are important and discrimination is wrong across the board through our vote.’By Cyndi Lauper / August 24, 2008 As I toured all over the country this summer with … Continue reading →

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MUSIC : David Crosby Not Shy About Which Side He’s On

Posted on August 23, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

‘Barack has dignity and moral values, and I believe he loves his country.’By Ricardo Baca / August 22, 2008 It’s hard to believe, but David Crosby, an artist celebrated for his liberal activism as much as for inspired songwriting, will … Continue reading →

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Jerry Wexler: Invented Rhythm & Blues, Boosted Austin Artists Like Willie Nelson, Doug Sahm

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Jerry Wexler with Willie Nelon in the late 1970s.Aretha Franklin producer, Atlantic Records co-chief and music business pioneer dies at age 91By Ashley Kahn / August 15, 2008 See ‘Wexler worked with Austin musicians like Willie Nelson…’ below. Jerry Wexler, … Continue reading →

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Geoff Boucher :
Jackson Browne Sues John McCain for Using ‘Running on Empty’ in Ad

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

‘The McCain campaign has a track record of using music without permission’ By Geoff Boucher | August 14, 2008 Jackson Browne is suing John McCain for using the song “Running on Empty” in a campaign ad — and the veteran … Continue reading →

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