Rocking In the Norselands

CLASSIC ALBUM COVERS: «Physical Graffiti» by Led Zeppelin

2 June 2018 SB 0

Physical Graffiti was Led Zeppelin’s sixth studio album, released on 24 February 1975. It was their only double studio album. At this point, Zeppelin were […]

U2 at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, 5 June 1983

14 April 2018 SB 0

It was early summer 1983. U2 were on the American leg of their War tour, supporting the album of the same name from the same […]

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Seven Seas of Rhye» by Queen

11 April 2018 SB 0

The song Seven Seas of Rhye by Queen has a fascinating story. We were first introduced to the track as a short, rudimentary instrumental version, […]

“TONGUE AND LIPS” – the story of the Rolling Stones logo

7 April 2018 SB 0

It is one of the most well-known logos in the world, but the now-famous “Tongue and Lips” design did not begin life with anyone believing […]

When Scott Walker had a “car accident”

5 April 2018 SB 0

Did you catch the story about The Move and their overly keen press agent posted earlier this week? This post continues the theme of those […]

When The Move was sued over «Flowers In the Rain» by the Prime Minister

2 April 2018 SB 0

Tony Secunda was the kind of manager/press agent who was notorious for going just a bit too far back in the 1960s. He often managed […]

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «All the Young Dudes» by Mott The Hoople

26 March 2018 SB 0

On 26 March 1972, Mott The Hoople disbanded after a demoralising show in Switzerland. The band had been formed in 1966, and had already been […]

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «A Little Less Conversation» by Elvis Presley

25 March 2018 SB 0

Even the years when Elvis Presley lost some of his focus on music (a.k.a. the movie years) had gems. Perhaps not as many as he […]

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «New York Groove» by Ace Frehley

15 March 2018 SB 0

New York Groove has pretty much become ex-KISS guitarist Ace Frehley’s very own personal anthem. It is his biggest solo hit, but the song is […]

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: “Here I Stand And Face the Rain” by a-ha

2 March 2018 SB 0

a-ha has had an interesting career trajectory. After being starving artists for a few years, they exploded onto the world music scene with their debut […]

Artist spotlight: The Turtles

28 February 2018 SB 0

Usually, you will find lesser known bands featured under the “spotlight” moniker. This is different in that regard. Who hasn’t heard about The Turtles? Even […]