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Rock and Roll History: Pink Floyd

Posted by Emma Chafer

Nothing sums up British rock better than the 60s and 70s music legends Pink Floyd. Known for their progressive psychedelic sound, and reinforced by their deeply philosophical lyrics and great live performance style, Pink Floyd went on to be an influential force on many other rock ensembles, both nationally and internationally. With hit albums such as Piper At The Gates Of Dawn (1967), Atom Heart Mother (1970) and of course Dark Side Of The Moon (1973) Pink Floyd leave little room for manoeuvre when competing for the greatest British rock band of all time!

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Topics: 60s music, Rock and Roll History, Pink Floyd

Rock and Roll History: Paul McCartney

Posted by Catherine Taylor

Singer songwriter, composer and instrumentalist. Beatle, 'Sir', and animal rights activist. The numerous occupations and titles of Sir James Paul McCartney leave fans with few reasons to question why Guinness World Records describes the superstar as the 'most successful composer and recording artist of all time'.

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Topics: 60s music, The Beatles, Rock and Roll History

Rock and Roll History: Pete Townshend

Posted by Emma Chafer

70s music legend Pete Townshend has never shied away from the rock and roll limelight. His rough and ready rock attitude coupled with his killer guitar riffs and smashing stage presence, surely make him a contender for the best rock guitarist ever!

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Topics: The Who, Rock and Roll History

Guitar Riffs: 'Heartbreaker' by Led Zeppelin

Posted by Laura Bulbeck

‘Heartbreaker’ by classic rock band Led Zeppelin sums up British rock at its best. With Jimmy Page's fantastic playing and killer guitar riffs, no wonder this song is in Rolling Stone's Greatest Songs of All Time.

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Topics: 60s music, Led Zeppelin

Rock and Roll History: Buddy Holly

Posted by Emma Chafer

Last Saturday, September 7th, saw the anniversary of Buddy Holly’s birthday. The legendary rock’n’roll artist would have celebrated his 77th birthday, had his life not been cut tragically short by a fatal plane crash in February 1959. He was just 22 years old. Thinking about how much he achieved in this short time reminds me that Buddy Holly truly was one of the most important influences, if not the most, on early rock’n’roll.

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Topics: Chuck Berry, Rock and Roll History, 50s music

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