Tag: music history
Dick Asher, Music Industry Pioneer and Anti-Payola Crusader, Passes Away at 92
Dick Asher, a music industry legend, passed away at the age of 92. His son, Jeffrey, shared the news on Facebook, mentioning that his...
Dick Asher, Music Executive Who Battled Radio Payola, Passes Away at 92
Dick Asher, a well-respected music executive who held high-ranking positions at PolyGram and Columbia Records and worked closely with iconic artists such as Bruce...
Rory Gallagher’s Iconic ’61 Fender Stratocaster Heading to Auction: A Guitarist’s Legacy
Rory Gallagher, the renowned blues rock guitarist, will have his iconic 1961 Fender Stratocaster up for auction at Bonhams. This guitar played a significant...
Unearthed Beatles footage discovered at Sydney flea market
Greg Perano, a former musician and avid Beatles fan, stumbled upon a hidden gem at a Sydney flea market that took him back to...
Scotland’s Unofficial Anthem: How a Forgotten 70s Disco Hit Rose to Fame
The unexpected rise of the 1970s disco hit 'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie' as Scotland's unofficial anthem for Euro 2024 has taken the nation...