On this day in 1968, Life Magazine, named Jimi Hendrix the most spectacular guitarist in the world. In 1966, The Jimi Hendrix Experience was formed and their first single was a cover of Hey Joe. In 1974, Patti Smith covered the same song and was featured on the A-Side of her Piss Factory single. Watch The Jimi Hendrix Experience perform the hit single and let us know who you think the most spectacular guitarist is today.
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On This Day/Jimi Hendrix Spectacular Guitarist
Monday, March 15th, 2010On This Day/ Harley’s War
Sunday, March 14th, 2010On This Day in 2004. Harley’s War played a sold out Sunday Matinee. Harley is also a founding member of The Cro Mags, and he started his career at age 10 drumming for The Stimulators.
Press Release/ Nightclubbing
Friday, March 12th, 2010Punk Rock Film makers Pat Ivers and Emily Armstrong will present Nightclubbing at the Downtown Show featuring Modern Music and Dead Boys Live at CBGB on Friday March 19 at 7pm at the NYU Cantor Film Center. The address is 36 East 8th St in NYC. The New York Times names Pat Ivers and Emily Armstrong The Lewis and Clark of music videos.
On This Day/ Mrs Robinson
Friday, March 12th, 2010On this day in 1969, Simon and Garfunkel’s Mrs Robinson receives a Grammy for Record of the Year. A version of the song was featured in the 1967 movie, The Graduate and in 1968 was a number 1 hit. In the 1990’s, The Lemonheads had chart success covering the song. Although their version of Mrs Robinson was not included on their album It’s a Shame About Ray, it was included on the album’s re-release.
On This Day/ Queen
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010On This Day in 1976, Queen’s A Night at the Opera is Certified Gold. Queen titled this album after The Marx Brother’s 1935 classic. Here’s Wayne’s World and Bohemian Rhapsody.
