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Remembering a Couple of Legends

By River of Rock • May 29, 2017 Music Events, Newsletter

In the past few weeks, the rock n roll world has lost a couple of legends with the passing of Chris Cornell, front man of the group Soundgarden, and Gregg Allman, founding member … Read more…

Singin’ Songs Across the Southland

By River of Rock • April 13, 2017 Newsletter, Rock History

Hello everyone! It has been awhile since we’ve shared news so there is much to get to in this Spring newsletter. Through the first quarter of the year we have been listening, exploring, curating … Read more…

39 Years

By River of Rock • August 16, 2016 Entertainment & Pop Culture, Newsletter

39 years ago today, on August 16, 1977, Elvis “left the building” for the final time. The death of the “king of rock n’ roll” came as a shock to most people and … Read more…

Top 9 Rock Keyboardists

By River of Rock • March 24, 2016 Classic Rock, Musicians, Rock History

With the recent passing of rock legend Keith Emerson, we’ve decided to put together a list of our top rock musicians who fully used a wide range of keyboards, from piano to organs, … Read more…

The Days the Music Died

By River of Rock • February 10, 2016 Entertainment & Pop Culture, Newsletter, Tributes

“The Day the Music Died” is the famous line from Don McClean’s classic “American Pie” which spoke of the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and The … Read more…

People Who Rock:
Neil Peart

By Ric Albano • December 9, 2015 Classic Rock, Music Creation, Rock History, Tributes

There has never been nor will there ever be another talent like Neal Peart. Since replacing John Rutsey as the drummer of Rush 41 years ago, Peart has redefined rock drumming in every … Read more…

People Who Rock:
Chris Squire

By River of Rock • July 16, 2015 Classic Rock, Tributes

Yes was a progressive rock band known for its complex compositions, virtuoso musicianship, and ever-shifting lineup changes. In fact, the group had nearly twenty distinct lineups through the forty-five year period when it … Read more…

People Who Rock:
Ringo Starr

By River of Rock • May 19, 2015 Classic Rock, Tributes

The Beatles put out hundreds of quality songs but perhaps the three finest of all are “In My Life”, “A Day In the Life”, and “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”. One common thread … Read more…

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