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Pete Townshend to Carter Alan on ‘Tommy’: “Now I Have ‘[Expletive] Off’ Money!”
In the latest edition of Carter’s Catalog, our resident rock & roll encyclopedia Carter Alan examines The Who’s legendary double album “Tommy”, which first coined the phrase “rock opera”.
Rock N’ Roll Diary: May 22
In 1979, the Who’s documentary movie premiered in New York City. In a famous segment from the film, Tom Smothers asks Roger Daltrey where he’s from – what is Daltrey’s response?
Listen to a 17-Year-Old Bruce Springsteen Cover “Purple Haze”
Based on this clip of a 17-year-old Bruce Springsteen covering Hendrix with one of his first bands, the guy already knew he was a legend in the making.
Rock N’ Roll Diary: May 22
In 1980, 4 of Jimi Hendrix’s Gold albums were stolen from Electric Lady Studios. How many Actual Gold albums does he currently have?
Photo Flashback: Elton John Performs in Russia in 1979
In May of 1979, Elton John became the first Western-based artist to perform in the Soviet Union, in the middle of the Cold War. Check out classic photos of his visit to the U.S.S.R.
Carter’s Catalog: Bob Seger Almost Hits #1 With “Stranger In Town”
Carter’s Catalog is back with a vengeance! Today, Carter reminisces on his time working at Strawberries Records in Harvard Square at the time Bob Seger released “Stranger in Town”, which just celebrated its 35th anniversary.
Rock N’ Roll Diary: May 20
Happy birthday to singer Joe Cocker! In 1989, he recorded a live album at what venue in Massachusetts?
Rock N’ Roll Diary: May 19
In 1978, Jefferson Starship appeared at the Music Hall. Later that year, Micky Thomas joined as lead vocalist, replacing Grace Slick and Marty Balin. They also added a new drummer, Aynsley Dunbar, who had been in what other Bay Area band?
Rock N’ Roll Diary: May 18
Black Sabbath played the Providence Civic Center on this night in 1982. Who was on the lead vocals?
Rock N’ Roll Diary: May 17
The Allman Brothers Band played Tufts on this day in 1971. 2 months later they released their iconic “Live at Fillmore East” album. Although it was an essential item in any classic rock library and it made the band famous, how long did it take to go Platinum?
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