Tag: music history
Former Morrison Hotel Destroyed by Fire in Downtown LA
Former Morrison Hotel Destroyed by Fire in Downtown LA A historic building in downtown Los Angeles, the former Morrison Hotel, known for its association with...
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...