Some Great Rock Music Books Coming in 2022 from Spenwood Books! Check Them Out Now

Some Great Rock Music Books Coming in 2022 from Spenwood Books! Check them out
now…

All Down The Line – A People’s History of the Rolling Stones 1972 North American Tour

Hear the diesel drumming… all down the line! The 1972 visit to North America by the Rolling Stones was the first concert tour by the bad boys of rock since the ill-fated Alamont show in 1969. The tour has gone down in history as one of rock’s most celebrated, and this book brings together the eyewitness accounts of more than 250 fans as we travel across Canada and the United States with Mick, Keith and the boys, playing 48 shows across 23 states in just 54 days. Compiled by Richard Houghton

Thin Lizzy – A People’s History

It’s been 35 sad years since Phil Lynott passed away. This book takes you back to the glory days of the 1970s and 1980s, with the Thin Lizzy story told in the words of over 300 fan memories of Phil, Scott, Brian, Robbo, Gary, John – and Midge! It won’t be long ’til summer comes…. Compiled by Richard Houghton

Neil Young – A People’s History

Neil Young has been rocking like a hurricane since the 1960s. This book brings together the memories of over 400 fans of the Godfather of Grunge, whether performing with CSN&Y, on his own, with the Stray Gators, the Blue Notes or the mighty Crazy Horse. From early solo success to feedback laced guitar frenzy, this is the story of Canada’s greatest export to the world! Compiled by Richard Houghton.

Slade – A People’s History

For anyone who grew up in Britain in the 1970s, the sound of Slade is as much a part of their youth as wanting a Raleigh Chopper and a pair of platform boots. Slade – A People’s History is the story of the first band since The Beatles to have three successive singles go straight into the charts at number 1. Get down and get with it as over 300 Slade fans share their memories. Written by music journalist Malcolm Wyatt, author of This Day in Music’s Guide to The Clash, and Richard Houghton. 

Goin’ Down De Mont

Leicester’s De Montfort Hall has been the venue of choice for live music acts going back to before the days of The Beatles. This collection of music memories of one of the Midlands’ most loved concert halls has been compiled by Bruce Lee Pegg, author of the acclaimed 2002 biography, Brown Eyed Handsome Man: The Life and Hard Times of Chuck Berry.

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The Rolling Stones , John Lee Hooker , Eric Clapton - Little Red Rooster

The Rolling Stones , John Lee Hooker , Eric Clapton - Little Red Rooster & Boogie Chillun  Live

Atlantic City 1989 guest appearance with the Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones and The Killers Are Set to Release a New Rendition of 'Scarlet'.

 The Rolling Stones and The Killers Are Set to Release a New Rendition of 'Scarlet'.

Bang Showbiz reports that Sir Mick Jagger and co dropped the original - which features Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and Blind Faith's Ric Grech on bass - last month and now another version is set to arrive on Friday (28.08.20).

The track was originally recorded in October 1974 but had not been heard before now, and is set to feature on the upcoming multi-format reissue of the band's 1973 album 'Goats Head Soup'.

And the 'Satisfaction' hitmakers have teased the new rendition featuring the Brandon Flowers-fronted rock band and their regular collaborator, Jacques Lu Cont - whose real name is Stuart Price.

The latter - who has produced and co-written tracks for the likes of Madonna, Dua Lipa, New Order and Kylie Minogue, to name a few - first started working with The Killers when he remixed their mega-hit 'Mr. Brightside'.

Taking to Twitter to tease the new spin on 'Scarlet', The Stones tweeted: "Coming Friday...@thekillers #GoatsHeadSoup2020", and added the goat and soup bowl emoji.

The track was only a demo born out of a jamming session with Page, but it turned out so well, the 'Satisfaction' rockers felt it should be shared with the world.

Mick said: "I remember first jamming this with Jimmy and Keith [Richards, guitarist] in Ronnie's [Wood, guitarist] basement studio. It was a great session."

Keith added: ''My recollection is we walked in at the end of a Zeppelin session. They were just
leaving, and we were booked in next and I believe that Jimmy decided to stay. We weren't actually cutting it as a track, it was basically for a demo, a demonstration, you know, just to get the feel of it, but it came out well, with a line up like that, you know, we better use it.''

The Killers' feature on 'Scarlet' follows the music video starring 'Normal People' actor Paul Mescal.

Rolling Stones Tell Trump To Stop Using Their Music

Rolling Stones tell Trump to stop using their music

The BBC has reported that the Rolling Stones have told Donald Trump to stop playing their songs during his presidential campaign.

The band have issued a statement saying that the US presidential candidate does not have permission to use the band's music.

"The Rolling Stones have never given permission to the Trump campaign to use their songs and have requested that they cease all use immediately."

The candidate has been playing their songs at his rallies for months.

Their 1969 hit You Can't Always Get What You Want has been a particular favourite.

The band are not the first to protest at the reality TV star and businessman - now the Republican front-runner - using their music during his campaign. Adele, Aerosmith, Neil Young and REM have also asked the him to desist from using their music.

Pre Order 'You Had To Be There; The Rolling Stones Live 1962-69' by Richard Houghton

Pre-order ‘You Had To Be There: The Rolling Stones Live 1962-69’ by Richard Houghton

Publication October 2015

The book contains over 500 fan memories of seeing the Rolling Stones up and down the UK and around the world, from the USA to Australia.  

Pre-order before 1st September 2015 to guarantee your discounted First Edition copy or copies. Publication October 2015.

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You Had To Be There.  Now, at last, you can.

Rolling Stones Night Lincoln Drill Hall Tuesday 21 May 7.30pm. Tickets £5.00 from 01522 873894

Rolling Stones Night Lincoln Drill Hall Tuesday 21 May 7.30pm.
Tickets £5.00 from 01522 873894

 

Musicians wishing to take part should email keith@bluecrowmusic.co.uk

This Could Be The Last Time – A Local Tribute to Fifty Years of The Rolling Stones.

This Could Be The Last Time – A Local Tribute to Fifty Years of The Rolling Stones.

Tuesday 21^st May 7.30 pm – Lincoln Drill Hall Cafe/Bar

It is fifty years since the Rolling Stones first entered Olympic Studios in London, on Friday May 10th 1963, to record an aborted version of Chuck Berry’s ‘Come On’ and a cut of Willie Dixon’s ‘I Want to Be Loved’.

On Tuesday 31^st December 1963 They played at the end of year party at Lincoln Drill Hall and stayed on to see in the new year, all except that is, Brian and Stu’ who went to the Cathedral believing it was haunted!

The next day the Stones, travelled by train to Manchester to appear on the first ever edition of Top of The Pops and played ‘I Wanna Be Your Man. The Stones returned to Lincoln on the 22^nd September 1964 to play two shows at the ABC.

At Tuesdays event at Lincoln Drill Hall local musicians will pay tribute to the Stones by performing their own versions of some of the bands vast catalogue of songs.

Musicians confirmed so far are...

The Coffee Bar Cowboys, Collin Moss with Crossfire Hurricane (AKA Revolver), Steven and Rose McClelland, Dave Mallet, Steve Jackson, Karl Svarc, Richard Silvester, Stuart Wishart with Maurice Mulligan, Keith Luckey and The Boxenburg Boys .

We are also interested to hear from people who have memories of the Rolling Stones visits to Lincoln or may even have met them in the City.

There is still room for Musicians who would like to take part. They should email keith@bluecrowmusic.co.uk for details.

Tickets are £5.00 and are available from the Box Office 01522 873894