Our podcast on Thursday, October 19th, 2023, was about 🎶 Classic Rock Artists Classic rock is a genre of popular music that emerged in the mid-1960s, blending elements of rock and roll, blues, folk, and psychedelic music. It is characterized by its use of electric guitars, drums, and bass guitars, as well as its focus on melody, harmony, and rhythm. Classic rock artists often wrote and performed their own songs, and their music often reflected the social and political issues of the time. Some of the most popular and influential classic rock artists include: The Beatles The Rolling Stones Led Zeppelin Pink Floyd The Who The Doors Jimi Hendrix The Beach Boys Bob Dylan Bruce Springsteen Queen David Bowie These artists helped to define the sound of classic rock and their music continues to be enjoyed by people of all ages today. Here are some of the key themes and characteristics of classic rock: Innovation: Classic rock artists constantly pushed the boundaries of music, experimenting with new sounds and styles. Melodic and harmonic richness: Classic rock songs are often characterized by their complex and beautiful melodies and harmonies. Lyrical depth: Classic rock songs often deal with important social and political issues, as well as personal experiences of love, loss, and redemption. Guitar virtuosity: Many classic rock artists were also virtuoso guitarists, pushing the boundaries of what was possible on the instrument. Live performance: Classic rock artists were known for their energetic and electrifying live performances. Classic rock has had a profound impact on popular music and culture. It has influenced countless other genres of music, including punk rock, heavy metal, and grunge. Classic rock songs are also regularly featured in films, television shows, and commercials.

Beatles from Liverpool to the Fab Four guests Spencer Leigh Alan J Porter Gary Astridge Jude Southerland Kessler and Scott R McKinley

Welcome to my latest podcast which focused on British Rock, a fantastic and enjoyable topic covering a variety of British artists. We delved into the works of Richard Houghton, discussing his books on the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Faces, Cream, and his most recent publication, 'The Guitar Has Seconds To Live: A People’s History of The Who.' We also explored Gered Mankowitz's captivating photography of iconic figures such as the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Jimi Hendrix, Small Faces, The Yardbirds, Chad and Jeremy, among others. Additionally, we had Glenn Mitchell share his experiences of performing Beatles tributes with the Cavernites, as well as recounting his memories of the Beatles and other seminal British artists.