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Widespread Panic
Jethro Tull
Born out of the late sixties, Jethro Tull has evolved over time with their distinctive musical style and eclectic lyrics. They are the epito...
Aldo Nova
Aldo Nova is a Canadian Hard Rocker who was best known for his elaborate video's and guitar solo's.  Aldo was a multi talented m...
Beatle-Fans
Hi everybody!  It's Kat from beatle-fans.com a new website by and for die hard Beatle fans.  Beatle-fans.com is the best place on...
Chrissie Hynde
Chrissie Hynde is from my hometown, and even attended the same college I did.  How could I not be interested in and follow her career?&...
AC/DC: Back In Black - Lyrics and Video
Back in black
I hit the sack
I've been too long I'm glad to be back [I bet you know I'm...]
Yes, I'm let loose
From the noose
That...
Greg Lake, Not Just One Third Of Emerson, Lake & Palmer
For over four decades, Greg Lake has been a popular and innovative musician who has combined sophisticated pop and rock with the influence o...
Pat Benatar
"You're a HeartbreakerDream Maker, Love TakerDon't you mess around with me!You're a HeartbreakerDream Maker, Love TakerDon't you me...
Alice Cooper's Welcome to My Nightmare
After a record breaking tour in 1973 following a string of hits like "School's Out", "Elected" and "No More Mr Nice Guy", Alice Coope...
Who is ZZ Top?
Ever hear of ZZ Top? The band is known for guitar performances, music you can dance to, flashy clothes, and a fine car.

What you probably...
Woodstock Music Festival
In August 1969 over 500,000 men and women and more then a few children gathered in a pasture on a farm owned by Max Yasgur. The 600 arce far...
Van Morrison
I'm not sure what juices up Van Morrison to put out so many albums, to write so many new songs but I do know I'm grateful. He has taken my...
Carl Perkins
Carl Lee Perkins

In 1932 near Tiptonville, TN, the world welcomed Carl Lee Perkins. His father made him a homemade guitar from a cigar ...
Louie, Louie
"Louie Louie" was originally written and recorded by Richard Berry in 1955. The Kingsmen made the song famous in 1963. Since then ...
Gregg Allman
Gregg Allman is known to most as the founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. Allman is a guitarist, vocalist, keyboardist and songwrite...
Hawkwind
Hawkwind are a British rock band, one of the earliest space rock or space metal groups. Their lyrics favour urban and science fiction themes...
Boston
Boston is an American rock band.
Grateful Dead Tour 2009
Yes The Dead are touring again in 2009 ... The surviving members of one of the greatest psychedelic bands of all time, the band will tour fo...
Beatle Songs Get Covered - A Lot
Have you ever been listening to the radio and you hear a song that sounds oh so familiar? And you love it? And it brings back some great m...
Number One Songs Of 1966 Video Showcase
This lens is about all the songs that hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Other things were happening in 1966.

Insulin is first s...
The Last Waltz
Thanksgiving Day 1976 at Winterland in San Francisco the rock group known simply as The Band called it a day after 16 years on the road. The...
Geddy Lee
No one has inspired me quite like Geddy Lee. I am only 30 years old, yet I have been a fan nearly my entire life. As a budding bass player i...
Ringo Starr
june 19, 2009 - It was announced that Ringo will be honored with a star on the Hollywood walk of fame (George was honored recently). I am ve...
Canned Heat
Canned Heat was a premiere blues band during the Woodstock Era. They gave a voice to the spirit of the times. During the Vietnam War, their ...
Wish You Were Here Tabs
In this lens, we're going to learn to play "Wish You Were Here", one of the best song for guitars. The song is the title track on Pink Fl...
Elvis Songs: Ain't that Loving You Baby
Find out all about Elvis' million-selling hit from 1964, "Ain't That Loving You Baby"! Recorded in 1958, but delayed for 6 years. I'm n...
Steely Dan
A starter guide to my favourite band - welcome to the dark and twisted world of Steely Dan.  They're known for jazz-influenced writing...
Elvis Songs: A Mess of Blues
Find out all about Elvis' million-selling blues hit, "A Mess of Blues"! The flip-side of the big pop hit "It's Now Or Never", and a cl...
Elvis Songs: Blue Moon Of Kentucky
Find out all about Elvis' Sun Records classic, "Blue Moon Of Kentucky"! It was Elvis' very first single, the flip-side to "That's All ...
Eddie Money
Eddie Money - the law enforcement officer turned rock star, who had numerous hits in the 1970's and 80's with his unique brand of classic ...
David Bowie
English singer, songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist, producer, arranger and audio engineer.Active in five decades of rock music, and fr...
Van Halen Reunion Tour 2007
The long anticipated Van Halen reunion tour has finally been officially announced with a tour schedule of 25 North American venues so far.Th...
Elvis Songs: Blue Suede Shoes
Find out all about Elvis' 1956 classic, "Blue Suede Shoes"! Did you know that one of Elvis' most well-known songs from the '50s didn't...
Southern Rock
The Southern Rock Lens is now a great place to buy concert tickets for your favorite bands. One of the most comprehensive sources for Southe...
The Pink Floyd Discography
This is the complete official Pink Floyd discography, with or without Syd Barret and Roger Waters - This discography con...
Led Zeppelin Posters, Photos and Videos
Led Zeppelin was one the most legendary, innovative and influential bands in the history of rock. They have been regarded as one of the firs...
The Traveling Wilburys
The Traveling Wilburys is a band formed by the sons of Charles Truscott Wilbury Snr (though they were half-brothers, Mothers somehow never g...
Woodstock Music Festival - An ExHippie Exhales
I used to joke that that I was at the Woodstock Music Festival rolling in the mud, singing, dancing and avoiding the brown acid. Althoug...
Top 10 Music Albums of all time?
In my opinion music is the universal language...universal as it doesn't matter what religion, colour, race or beliefs you have, everyone lo...
Strawberry Fields Forever: John Lennon
Rolling Stone Magazine cited John Lennon as saying he often considered "Strawberry Fields Forever" his greatest accomplishment with the Be...
Deep Purple
Deep Purple have been one of my favourite bands for many years. I still play many of their LP's (yes - vinyl!) on a regular basis and altho...
Elvis Presley, The King of Rock'n'Roll
Thursday, August 16th 2007 marked the thirtieth anniversary of the untimely death of Elvis Presley, The King of Rock'n'Roll. He was 42 yea...
Guns n Roses, Guns n Roses Tour, Guns n Roses Tickets
Even though Guns n Roses isn't really Guns n Roses anymore, it's still good to see most of the old members still performing. Axl's g...
Elvis Aron Presley
CHICAGO - The King may be dead, but that doesn't mean it's too late to run your fingers through his hair.

Elvis Presley's hair, at lea...
Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band is an American Rock and Roll band.
The Grateful Dead: Sugar Magnolia Lyrics
Sugar magnolia, blossoms blooming, heads all empty and I don't care,
Saw my baby down by the river, knew she'd have to come up soon for a...
WORDS and MUSIC with Lich: TV Program
Lichmusic Productions together in concert with Steve Lovelace, CEO of Moving Pictures in Connecticut and Thomas Clifford, award-winning corp...
Olde 4.20 Deadhead Draft (A gift I'm Grateful for)
In August 2009, the saga of Olde 4.20 beer, finally unfolds after almost 20 years.

I used to do local fundraisers, and I hired quite a fe...
Rush-band
First 'best of' live compilation
available on DVD & CD in stores and online
November 17th

Anthem Entertainment has announced the rele...
Top 10 : Springsteen
Tired of that pop crap on the radio? Looking for some tunes to brighten up you day? The Boss is back, kid. Best Bruce Springsteen songs ri...
Stars on 45
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Beatles boasted some of the best-selling albums on the U.S. pop chart on Wednesday after nostalgic fans scooped ...
B.B. King
B.B. King is an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter.
Led Zeppelin Fan Site
Zep Zeppelin was the band of all time. Dont get me wrong, the beatles, guns and roses, ac/dc, there all awesome, but on this lens lets just ...
MP3 Music Merry Go Round
Just some Music and Posters that I like.
Mostly Blues..Well in fact it's all Blues. (for now).
MP3 Music Sound Bites for the Needy.
MP3...
REO Speedwagon - Keep On Lovin' You Lyrics
You should've seen by the look in my eyes, baby
There was somethin' missin'
You should've known by the tone of my voice, maybe
But yo...
Jimi Hendrix: The Greatest Guitarplayer Ever
I think Jimi Hendrix is the greatest guitar player ever because apart from the fact that he had a raw,unique sound,he made playing the guita...
Cream: Sunshine of Your Love Lyrics
Its getting near dawn,
When lights close their tired eyes.
Ill soon be with you my love,
To give you my dawn surprise.
Ill be with you d...
Number One Songs Of 1967 Video Showcase
This lens is about all the songs that hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Other things were happening in 1967.

In December of tha...
Tony Levin - A Legendary Musician
Tony Levin is a musician from the United States best know for his work with British progressive rock artists Peter Gabriel and King Crimson,...
Essential Classic Rock Artists & Albums
There are many definitions and interpretations of what "classic rock" means in terms of music, but this lens is meant to show what classic...
Steve Walsh from the Band Kansas Releases New Solo Material
The 1970s were a time of musical exploration and experimentation. At the same time and just in time, Steve Walsh came on to the scene with ...
The Traveling Wilburys - My "New" Favorite Band
One evening I caught the end of a PBS show about Bob Dylan. That inspired me to watch the DVD of one of my new favorite bands. It is not a n...
The Police News, Information & Merchandise
The Police came off their 2007 Reunion tour that was so popular to the point where they had no choice but to extend their travels into 2008....
Classic Hard Rock
I was born in the late 60's, '67 to be exact.  The music I first fell in love with was the 50's and 60's.  By the late 70's, ...
The Doors
The Doors were Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Kreiger, and Jon Densmore. Formed in the mid 60's, they were led by a frenetic, ...
Affliction Clothing Line ® | Are Affliction Jeans & Shirts YOUR Style?
The Affliction Clothing Line has been an underground favorite of of the rock and roll world for a while now and for good reason.Affliction C...
AC/DC: Thunderstruck - Lyrics and Video
I was caught
In the middle of a railroad track (Thunder)
I looked round
And I knew there was no turning back (Thunder)
My mind raced
An...
The Grateful Dead: Alabama Getaway Lyrics
32 teeth in a jawbone, Alabama trying for none,
Before I have to hit him, I hope he's got the sense to run.
Reason the poor girls love hi...
The Grateful Dead: Shakedown Street Lyrics
You tell me this town ain't got no heart. Well, well, well, you can never tell.
The sunny side of the street is dark. Well, well, well, yo...
The Grateful Dead: China Cat Sunflower Lyrics
Look for a while at the China Cat sunflower,
Proud walking jingle in the midnight sun.
Copperdome bodhi drip a silver kimono,
Like a craz...
Song Lyrics - Walking On The Moon - The Police
The Police are a highly successful rock band made made up of Sting (vocals, bass guitar), Andy Summers (guitar, vocals) and Stewart Copeland...
Elvis Songs: A Little Less Conversation
Let's have a little more conversation about "A Little Less Conversation". Most non-Elvis-fans are familiar with this song in it's remix ...
BON JOVI Music Video Showcase
Bon Jovi is a Rock 'n' Roll band originating from Sayreville, New Jersey. Fronted by lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi, the group orig...
Elvis Songs: Are You Lonesome Tonight
Find out all about Elvis' hit song "Are You Lonesome Tonight"! One of rock's classic ballads and proof that Elvis was back from the army...
Jesse Kinch
Check out Jesse's videos on his website www.jessekinch.com, or his my space www.myspace.com/jessekinch or on You Tube. 15 year old Jesse Ki...
Billy Squier - The Stroke Lyrics
Now everybody have you heard
If you're in the game, then the stroke's the word
Don't take no rhythm, don't take no style
Got a thirst...
REO Speedwagon - Riding The Storm Out Lyrics
Ridin' the storm out, waitin' for the thaw out
On a full moon night in the rocky mountain winter.
My wine bottle's low, watching for th...
Ginger Baker
Ginger Baker is one of the greatest drummers ever. He gained fame as the drummer for the bands Cream and Blind Faith, not only because of hi...
Bruce Springsteen Music, Concerts and Tickets.
Bruce Springsteen or "The Boss" if you like, is one of the most influential singer/songwriters in the U.S. In a career that span...
Grand Funk Railroad
Grand Funk Railroad is an American power trio band, highly popular during the 1970s, having sold over 25 million records and selling out are...
The Music of Nick Drake
With every passing year, it becomes a little less accurate to say that Nick Drake has a cult following. Cults, by their very nature, tend to...
Number One Songs Of 1965 Video Showcase
This lens is about all the songs that hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Other things were happening in 1965

Ferdinand Marcos be...
Elvis Songs: All Shook Up
Find out all about Elvis' million-selling 1957 classic, "All Shook Up"! Another Otis Blackwell tune in the same vein as "Don't Be Cruel...
Number One Songs Of 1964 Video Showcase
This lens is about all the songs that hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Other things were happening in 1964

The British Invasio...
Learn To Play Guitar
There are really only a few things a person needs to learn to play guitar, and among the most important ones is...a guitar. It does not have...
John Lennon
Song Lyrics - Piano Man - Billy Joel
Billy Joel is a well known and respected American Pianist and Singer/Songwriter. He was born in The Bronx, New York in 1949.

He came from...
Eric Clapton: Layla Lyrics
What'll you do when you get lonely
And nobody's waiting by your side?
You've been running and hiding much too long.
You know it's jus...
Robert Plant
Robert Plant is an English rock singer and songwriter.
THE MOODY BLUES Music Video Showcase
Although they're best known today for their lush, lyrically and musically profound (some would say bombastic) psychedelic-era albums, the M...
Southern Rock Video Showcase
Welcome to the Southern Rock Video Showcase. This Squidvid Channel will contain videos that have been past features on the Southern Rock Len...
Elvis Songs: A Big Hunk O' Love
Find out all about Elvis' million-selling hit song from 1959, "A Big Hunk O' Love"! Although not as well-known, it rocks as hard as "Ho...
Guitar Central - Guitar gear, news and amazing multimedia software
I'm a hobbyist guitar player since 1980 and I am mad about everytihng related to this issue. Since then, I've played in a lot of bands (pr...
Jerry Garcia Artwork, Photos, and T-Shirts
Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead has been a major inspiration for my artwork.  Purchase original artwork prints, apparel, home accesso...
You've Got to Hide your Love Away: The Beatles Covered
My absolute favorite Beatles Song covered by another artist is You've Got to Hide Your Love Away by Eddie Vedder. Listen to a sample below ...
JETHRO TULL Music Video Showcase
Jethro Tull was a unique phenomenon in popular music history. Their mix of hard rock; folk melodies; blues licks; surreal, impossibly dense ...
Neil Peart
Neil Peart (pronounced Peert) remains the most versatile progressive drummer of this generation. He has influenced many and will continue fo...
Classic Aerosmith Videos | Aerosmith Albums
Aerosmith has an enormous catalog of hits that have really stood the test of time. With a career spanning four decades, Aerosmith is one of ...
Elton John
Elton John has been entertaining fans for the better part of 40 years. His life story is so extensive that many books could be written about...
Used Vintage Vinyl Collection Of lp's records 45's Soul Jazz Metal Blues Country EZ
We have tons of records for sale and are adding new items every day. We carry whatever we can get our hands on. Our categories include, Jazz...
The Grateful Dead
This lens is still under construction.  I know its taking me a while, but this is a labor of love....and you can't rush love! Che...
Elvis Songs: Almost in Love
Find out all about Elvis' song, "Almost in Love", from Live A Little, Love A Little! A nice smooth-crooner ballad, and the title tune to ...
URIAH HEEP Music Video Showcase
Uriah Heep are an English rock band, formed in December 1969 when record producer Gerry Bron invited keyboardist Ken Hensley to join Sp...
Classic Alternative Rock
Alternative rock (also called alternative music or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of rock music that eme...
Pink Floyd - The World's Greatest Rock Band
This is not just a lens about Pink Floyd - this is a lens where you can experience Pink Floyd - from the early days of the UFO club in Londo...
Jim Croce
If you haven't heard of Jim Croce, it may be because his death came just as his musical career was taking off.  Even so, if ...
Number One Songs Of 1974 Video Showcase
This lens is about all the songs that hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Other things were happening in 1974

President Richard N...
Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame - "Vote" for the Nominees
This lens is powered by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Search Engine Situated on the shores of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland, Ohio the ...
PFM - Premiata Forneria Marconi
Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM) are one of Italy's most influential progressive rock bands. They were formed in the 1960's, achieved world...
Free - The Greatest Blues-Rock Band Ever!
My love for Free started in the late-90s when I started playing guitar.  My tutor played me some of the album by Paul Rodgers - Tribute...
The Bangles
The Bangles are an all-female band that formed in the early 1980s, originating from Los Angeles California.

Their Hits include "Walk Lik...
Meat Loaf Video Showcase
I generally don't admit these things, but I will say it here: I had Meat Loaf: Bat Out Of Hell on 8-track tape.  And, I nearly wore it...
Elvis Songs: Big Boss Man
Find out all about Elvis' version of "Big Boss Man" from 1967! The Jimmy Reed blues tune is given the Elvis treatment, with a little help...
My Def Leppard Tribute
I'm making this page about Def Leppard because I just love them. I've seen them 10 times, and one of those times I was 8 months pregnant. ...
Rock 'n Roll Journalism
Shortly after the dawn of rock and roll another sweaty, squirrely, stepchild to that movement followed. Rock 'n Roll journalism followed th...
Rock Army Music
I am looking for people who would like to be Rock Army Music Regional Representatives. These are some of the requirements to be a Regional R...
Alice Cooper Video Showcase
Love him or hate him. Alice Cooper has made an impact on the music industry.

I've always liked his music. What a great concert. He's mo...
AC/DC Black Ice
AC/DC roar back with a classic album and tour to make them the talk of rock 2008!

"Black Ice" is due to be released on Oct 20th but "R...
Reo Speedwagon - Don't Let Him Go Lyrics
So you figure that you've got him all figured out
He's a sweet talkin stud
Who can melt a girl's heart with his pout
He's the kind of...
Elvis Songs: A Fool Such As I
Find out all about Elvis' million-selling classic, "(Now and Then There's) A Fool Such As I"! Get the back-story, download it, view it, ...
The Best Pink Floyd Song?
Pink Floyd. One of the biggest, most popular, and most influential 60s/70s band. They inspired, and continue to inspire, millions of people ...
Touch of Grey
Lyrics and links to one of the Grateful Dead's most popular commercial hits
Reading Festival Weekend
The Reading and Leeds Festivals are held at the same time every year, on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday before the August Bank Holiday. Bet...
The Police
Everything about the band: The Police !
U2 Concerts, U2 Tickets & Tours, News & Music
U2's immense global fan base is quite impressive, as is their 25 years in the music industry. If you've ever seen them live you know how p...
The Beatles Posters and Prints
The Beatles is probably the best known band in the history of rock music and to many people they are the best band ever. They have influence...
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Tickets, Music, Tours
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers formed in 1976 and since then have become one of the best rock and roll bands around. They are most well kno...
Rod Stewart Music, News & Information
Rod Stewart for the past year or so has not been on stage performing live, but there is no doubting the 64 year old to come out and tour onc...
Song Lyrics - London Calling - The Clash
The Clash were an English punk rock band, who from 1976 to 1986 were part of the original wave of UK punk rock bands. As well as punk rock, ...
Black Sabbath: Iron Man - Lyrics and Video
Has he lost his mind?
Can he see or is he blind?
can he walk at all,
Or if he moves will he fall?
Is he alive or dead?
Has he thoughts ...
Cheap Trick Video Showcase
There is just something about Cheap Trick.  I can't put my finger on it -- but, I can't be in a bad mood if I'm listening to them.&n...
Jimmy Buffett Video Showcase
Parrotheads I mean.  We are the people that like to have fun, we like to leave the real world behind, sip a frosty beverage in a hammoc...
Classic Rock Video Showcase
This Classic Rock Video Channel will feature videos of Classic Rock bands and artists that have lenses here on Squidoo.com. I've compiled t...
Led Zeppelin News, Information, Music, Possible Tour Dates
Led Zeppelin was originally comprised of members Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham. They are the leading contributo...
Larry Norman Video Showcase
Larry with his life and his music has touched many people. With his passing, the music that the Lord blessed him with will still go out and ...
PINK FLOYD Music Video Showcase
Pink Floyd is the premier space rock band. Since the mid-'60s, their music relentlessly tinkered with electronics and all manner of special...
Syd Barrett
In August 2006 a sixty year old, bald, stocky bachelor with a face at once stern and sensitive died of diabetes. He was living on his own in...
Elvis Songs: All that I Am
Find out all about Elvis' song, "All that I Am", from Spinout! The flip-side of the title song to "Spinout", and a fairly user-friendly...
Robin Trower
Why so unforgiving, and why so cold?  Been a long time crossing Bridge of Sighs.....  anthem of our age.  To hear this man pl...
Lynyrd Skynyrd
I hope you enjoy my Lynyrd Skynyrd lens. I have lots more to come so be sure to check back often. Brought to you by the Southern Rock Lens a...
The Beatles Video Showcase
No matter how old you are, you'll find a Beatles song that you like. Their music has touched many, including myself. Their legacy will live...
Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi is an American hard rock band.
Joe Satriani
Joseph "Satch" Satriani (born July 15, 1956 in Westbury, New York, U.S.) is an American guitarist and former guitar instructor. His self-r...
Long Live Vinyl LP Record Albums
I have loved LP record albums since I was just a kid. I remember listening to Pink Floyd and Elton John on Saturday mornings with my dad. As...
The Beatles: Blackbird Lyrics
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to ar...
Paul Rodgers
Paul Rodgers was born December 17, 1949 in the northern English town of Middlesbrough. He played in local band 'The Roadrunners', which ju...
POISON'D 23 YEARS OF ROCK AND ROLL
2006 marks the band's 20th anniversary. POISON will celebrate with the release of "The Best Of Poison: 20 Years Of Rock" and the ...
Number One Songs Of 1963 Video Showcase
This lens is about all the songs that hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

I picked this picture because my Dad had this album and I ...
Song Lyrics - Sultans Of Swing - Dire Straits
Dire Straits were a great English rock band, formed by Mark Knopfler in 1977 and best known for their hits Sultans Of Swing and Money For No...
Album Review: Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelins debut album itself was released on the 12th of January, 1969 by Atlantic Records. Guitarist Jimmy Page, who also formed the ba...
Dire Straits
Dire Straits were a British rock band, formed in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (guitar and vocals), his brother David Knopfler (guitar), John Illsle...
Destroyer-THE HOTTEST KISS TRIBUTE BAND IN THE WORLD!
You Wanted The Best You Got The Best...

Feb. 27 2009 @Firewater- Dallas, Tx

Feb. 28 2009 @The Concert Pub- Houston, Tx

March 28 200...
Yes
YES is one of the cornerstones and hallmarks of British progressive rock, a style that mixed modern rock with classical elements. Their soun...
Elvis Presley Video Showcase
This is the man that started it all!

Elvis Aaron Presley was born January 8, 1935 and passed away August 16, 1977.

Elvis changed music...
Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy were first formed in Dublin in 1969, their original line-up consisting of Phil Lynott, Eric Bell, Eric Wrixon and Brian Downey. W...
LED ZEPPELIN Music Video Showcase
Led Zeppelin was the definitive heavy metal band. It wasn't just their crushingly loud interpretation of the blues -- it was how they incor...
Hot, New, Innovations in musical instruments.
Hello, My name is James.  I've been a musician for many years.  If I told you how many I'd have to tell you how old I was so I'...
Music by TuneFlow
 Every month, TuneFlow challenges artists around the world to write and record new, original songs based on one of four new titles we'...
Stryper
If you have ever been to a Stryper concert you know that they seriously ROCK!At this site you can read the latest news about Stryper, watch ...
SANTANA Music Video Showcase
Santana is the primary exponent of Latin-tinged rock, particularly due to its combination of Latin percussion (congas, timbales, etc.) with ...
Tips and Tricks on the Music Industry
Resources for artists, bands, and the industry.
Number One Songs Of 1968 Video Showcase
This lens is about all the songs that hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Other things were happening in 1968

Movies
2001 A Spac...
The Discography of Roger Waters
This is the complete discography of Mr. Roger Waters, the co-founder of Pink Floyd.If you want to buy a current album, just click on the&nbs...
STEPPENWOLF Music Video Showcase
Steppenwolf emerged as one of rock's most enduring and respected bands, delivering hard-hitting, personally-charged music for more than fou...
"A Day In The Life" By The Beatles Video Showcase
"A Day in the Life" is a song composed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and recorded by The Beatles for their album Sgt. Pepper'...
The Counting Crows
The Ultimate Fan Lens on The Counting Crows:Get it here while it's fresh!!!
The Stray Cats Video Showcase
In the late 1970's a new Rock 'n' Roll band hit the scene. They had outrageous Teddy Boy hair styles and was tattooed so prolifically tha...
Crosby Stills Nash And Young
Here's a testimonial to one of the great folk-rock bands of the 60's. Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young captured the spirit of the era. Thei...
Steely Dan MP3 Discography
Most rock & roll bands are a tightly wound unit that developed their music through years of playing in garages and clubs around their hometo...
Live and Rare music
Go check out my eBay store:Live and Rare Music!
Guns n Roses
This is a lens that is is devoted to the awesomeness of GNR, and the music of GNR.

GNR is one of the greatest rock bands of all time. The...
Brian May
Brian Harold May, genius guitarist of the rock band, Queen, and a very keen astrologist.  My idol for many years and my reason for want...
TOP10 : Classic Rock
So, here we go again.This time it's top classic rock tunes from the golden age, which, sadly, has gone by so fast.Anyway, the music lives o...
Led Zeppelin Rocks!!
Led Zeppelin. The Band. The Fans. The History. Led Zeppelin is an amazing chapter in the history of rock music...from their unique mastering...
Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury was arguable the best front man ever.I first got into Queen in 1975 when I bought my first album ever which was Queen A Nigh...
BEATLES Please Please Me - Collecting Beatles Records
Release: 22 March 1963 Label: Parlophone PMC 1202 / PCS 3042
Best Songs Ever| Hitparade | Charts
Best Songs Ever| Hitparade | Charts

My privat Hit List!
My Best Songs Ever!
It`s in progress
You can find here: Pink Floyd, Animals, E...
Cream
Brian Eno
Starting out with Roxy Music, Brian Eno has forged far beyond playing keyboards with an art-progressive rock band.  His seminal AMBIENT...
The Beatles: Dear Prudence Lyrics
Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play
Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day
The sun is up, the sky is blue
It's beautiful and so a...
Iron Maiden Posters
We will be using this lens to showcase all our Iron Maiden posters. We have about 20 different Iron Maiden posters for sale, plus patches an...
Adrian Legg
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He studied the oboe as a child but in teenage years his interest shifted ...
Melissa Etheridge
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Atomic Rooster
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Rik Emmett
Although he was called "rock guitar god", Rick Emmett is also a great jazz and blues musician. And he is a classic guitar virtuos...
Dire Straits
Dire Straits was a British rock band, formed in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (guitar and vocals), his brother David Knopfler (guitar), John Illsley...
THE WHO Music Video Showcase
The Who, an English rock band, first formed in 1964, and grew to be considered one of the greatest and most influential bands in the world. ...
BLONDIE Music Video Showcase
Blondie was the most commercially successful band to emerge from the much-vaunted punk/new wave movement of the late '70s. The group was fo...
THE DOORS Music Video Showcase
One of the most influential and controversial rock bands of the 1960s, The Doors, mostly due to Morrison's cryptic lyrics and unpredictable...
QUEEN Music Video Showcase
Queen are an English rock band formed in 1970 in London by guitarist Brian May, singer Freddie Mercury (born 9/5/1946 in Zanzibar, Tanzania)...
Abbey Road
Abbey Road - a rather quiet street in London was immortalized by The Beatles who were recording their albums at the studios located on that ...
The Classic Rock Group Headquarters
Welcome Classic Rock Fans!
This is the home of Classic Rock lenses and video showcases on Squidoo.com.
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Fats Domino
Fats Domino is a classic R&B and rock and roll singer, songwriter and pianist.

His long carreer has led to memberships in different H...
Number One Songs Of 1958 Video Showcase
This lens is about all the songs that hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Other things were happening in 1958.

President Dwight D...
Frank Zappa Showcase
A composer is a guy who goes around forcing his will on unsuspecting air molecules, often with the assistance of unsuspecting musicians. ~ F...
Manchester music: from Joy Division to Oasis
Starting in 1976 and going through the late 80s, punk rock inspired a special flavor of modern rock in Manchester, UK.Manchester (a.k.a., MA...
Free bass playing video lessons,Trade only
All about playing bass.I'm not that good but I'm learning.I want to trade some videos of MY version of songs that I "know".I am ...
Rush
This lens is dedicated to the music of Rush, one of the finest rock bands to come out of Canada, and perhaps one of best and most influentia...
BEATLES "With the Beatles" - Collecting Beatles Records
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AEROSMITH Music Video Showcase
Aerosmith was one of the most popular hard rock bands of the '70s, setting the style and sound of hard rock and heavy metal for the next tw...
TOM PETTY Music Video Showcase
Thomas Earl "Tom" Petty is a singer and guitarist. He was born (October 20, 1950) and raised in Gainesville, Florida. Upon the rel...
BurnLounge Overview and Resources
Burnlounge is quickly becoming one of the hottest phenomena on the Internet. Burnlounge is not only the fastest, easiest and coolest way to ...
Music Video Guide
The main idea of the theory is that music is a super-stimulus for the perception of musicality, where "musicality" is actually a perceived...
The Beatles: Happiness Is a Warm Gun Lyrics
She's not a girl who misses much
Do do do do do do- oh yeah
She's well acquainted with the touch of the velvet hand
Like a lizard on a ...
Billy Idol: Rebel Yell - Lyrics and Video
Last night a little dancer came dancin' to my door
Last night a little angel Came pumpin cross my floor
She said "Come on baby I got a l...
Black Sabbath
...the band that defined the entire heavy metal genre and influenced pretty much every metal band since.Starting in the late 60's in Birmin...
Little Feat
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Acoustic Guitars
When you are in the market for a new, used or special instrument, first, beginner, choice classic or upscale, top-grade classical, acoustic ...
The Beatles: Glass Onion Lyrics
I told you about strawberry fields
You know the place where nothing is real
Well here's another place you can go
Where everything flows...
Jack Bruce
Jack Bruce is best known as a vocalist and bass guitarist for the band Cream. He is also known as a composer, harmonica player and pianist.
Steve Winwood
Steve Winwood is a a talented musician who plays several instruments and has been a member of several of the biggest rock bands of the 1960...
Beatles Video Showcase
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Marc Bolan
Marc Bolan was one of the biggest British rock stars of the seventies. He was the leader of The Tyrannosaurus Rex band, later known as T.Rex...
The Beatles Video Showcase
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"Hotel California" By The Eagles Video Showcase
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Mike Oldfield
Tubular Bells was Mike Oldfield's most famous work. The instrumental composition was recorded in 1972 and launched on 25 May, 1973 The albu...
The Jimi Hendrix Experience Video Showcase
The Jimi Hendrix Experience was a highly influential, though short-lived, English/American rock band famous for the guitar work of frontman ...
Electric Light Orchestra Video Showcase
Electric Light Orchestra, also known as ELO, were a rock music group from Birmingham, England that released eleven studio albums and 1/2 sou...
Ratdog
I am a long time Dead fan, and now I LOVE Ratdog. Bobby sounds great, and the band is really smooth. Try it, you'll like it!
AudioJam Music! Join the Ultimate Music Community for Unsigned Bands and Artists
It's Where You Want to Be!The great thing about the internet is the new found ability to discover, experience and share the vast array of m...
Irish Bands
www.bandsinireland.com  is Irelands fastest growing directory of Irish bands, live music venues and Irish music Festivals
The Best Band´s Ever Too have Existed On Planet Earth !!
 In my opinion this is the greatest ever music made ! check it out .......
Beginner Guitars
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Phil Lesh
The bass player for the greatest improvisational band in American history tells the full, true story of his life, Jerry Garcia, and the Grat...
The Blues - news, books, itunes, videos, and information
I got the blues. I love blues.I listen to blues records for hours and hours and I never get sick of it because it touches my soul.No other m...
ARCADIA WISE MAN VINTAGE VINYL LPs 45 rpm RECORDS AND CONTCERT T's
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The Soul of Rock 'n' Roll - A New Rock 'n' Roll Blog
"I don't want to just talk about and promote the music that is popular, mainstream or well known... I want to talk about and promote t...
Hippy Chick - My Favourite Music
The Music that defined a generation.I was fortunate enough to experience growing up mostly in London though that strange and magical decade ...
Beatles 4 Ever
Back in the late 1950s in a run down factory town in England, emmerged one of the greatest phenomenons to ever grace the planet. Four young ...
Elvis Presley Albums
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Air Guitar Shirt
As a guitar loving fool with nary a smidgen of musical talent I am heartened to discover an Australian firm has invented an air guitar shirt...
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You win some, lose some, all the same to me,
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Asking nothing, leave me be
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Hey, hey, mama, said the way you move
Gonna make you sweat, gonna make you groove.
Oh, oh, child, way you shake that thing
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AC/DC: For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) - Lyrics and Video
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Hey little sister what have you done
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And my heart was beating fast
I began to lose control
I began to lose control
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A fabulous creation
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Im gonna send you back to schoolin,
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Jake Stigers
rockin all day long!
British Steel
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Pink Floyd
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Great Classic Rock Stuff

Wolfgang's VaultI'm happy to announce our affiliation with Wolfgang's Vault. Wolfgang's Vault offers great rock memoribilia including - vintage t-shirts, classic rock photography, concert posters, vintage tickets, laminates and backstage passes and lots more. Based on the legacy and original archives of rock impesario Bill Graham and his collection of millions of pieces of classic rock material, it's a chance to own a piece of rock and roll history.
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Swicki: Your Influence and Contribution

Eurekster has added new "community features" to their Swicki custom search engines. Now you can directly influence and contribute to the search results. There are several reasons why this could appeal to you and I wanted to share them with the users of my Swickis. I am not a programmer so I just dug in and tried it myself so I could demonstrate the results.

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Post your Classic Rock questions, comments and suggestions here.

Lensmaster

California_Dreamin wrote...

Thanks a lot for adding my Funk Brothers to your very cool and rocking group.

ReplyPosted May 11, 2009

Lensmaster

Dkprincess6 wrote...

Hi! I just wanted to say thanks for accepting my Def Leppard page, and my 80's Metal Bands page to your group. It's much appreciated.

ReplyPosted March 09, 2009

Lensmaster

Number1Athlete wrote...

Classic Rock Group?? what could be better?? :) i just submitted my led zeppelin fan site lens, so anyway, awesome group and happy halloween

ReplyPosted October 14, 2008

Lensmaster

OhMe wrote...

Thank you for accepting Little Anthony and the Imperials into the Classic Rock Group.

ReplyPosted October 01, 2008

Lensmaster

JustBon-Crochet-Designs wrote...

Love this group and thank you for inviting me and featuring my lenses!

ReplyPosted September 09, 2008

Lensmaster

globaleagle wrote...

I'm a big classic rock fan who really couldn't get enough of the Beatles,Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin and the stones. I love the squidvids video showcase. Haven't published much in squidoo lately but if the classic rocker club gets big enough here I may be back to add some stuff soon. Here's some of the Classic Rock blogs that I've published in another place.
Best Classic Rock Songs

Top Classic Rock Songs

Top Rock Songs Through the Years

ReplyPosted August 22, 2008

Lensmaster

craigtheairplaneman1 wrote...

Hi there:
As an old rocker I appreciate any publicity 60's and 70's music receives!

I hope you'll check out my classic rock books and website!

Thanks,

Craig Fenton
Author of the Jefferson Airplane book:
Take Me To A Circus Tent
Jefferson Starship:
Have You Seen The Stars Tonite
http://www.takemetoacircustent.net
http://www.craigtheairplaneman.wordpress.com

ReplyPosted August 19, 2008

Lensmaster

dcgrrl wrote...

Thanks for adding my http://www.squidoo.com/MusicCares lens. So many of these musicians have participated in MusiCares, it's only appropriate!

ReplyPosted July 31, 2008

Lensmaster

Renagade wrote...

Classic Rock ROCKS!! and Vinyl is the BEST way to experence it!! Check out my music lenses and feel free to add yours to the lists there!

ReplyPosted May 22, 2008

Lensmaster

FoxMusic wrote...

We love Classic Rock in its truest form the Vinyl Record - Rock On.
Fox Music Company is a Indie Record Store Nestled in the Heart of Historic Watertown Wisconsin.

ReplyPosted November 12, 2007

Lensmaster

Tolovus wrote...

Just added Don Henley to the group. Thanks for the invite!

ReplyPosted October 23, 2007

Lensmaster

dougeby wrote...

Thanks for the invite BigJim. Happy to be part of the group.
Doug

ReplyPosted October 16, 2007

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ARCADIAWISEMAN wrote...

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THE LARGEST VINYL RECORD SELECTION IN AMERICA, OR THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE FOR THAT MATTER.
GREAT DEALS, LOW SHIPPING RATES, LOW PRICES, HIGH QUALITY

ReplyPosted July 28, 2007

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sojournstar wrote...

Hi Jim, Been a while I said hi, hello LOL!
Your lenses are looking good, I give you a fyll rating upward my friend. Stop by and visit again soon. S

ReplyPosted July 25, 2007

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webnh wrote...

Always glad to see a Rock n Roll lens. Nothing better then good sounds. I'm glad to join the group.

ReplyPosted July 24, 2007

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KCStargazer wrote...

Always a good time here at the Rock Group! Be sure to vote for it at a>SQUIDZILLA.
Rock on!

ReplyPosted June 16, 2007

Lensmaster

TSlater wrote...

Great Lens! I'm building a music lens showcasing
Unsigned Artists
Check it out and rate it for me! AudioJam

ReplyPosted June 12, 2007

Lensmaster

PuddinTane wrote...

POISON'D COMING TO STORES JUNE 5, 2007. GO TO MY POISON SQUIDOO LENS FOR MORE INFORMATION ON POISON AND THEIR OFFICIAL WEBSITE AND MYSPACE PAGE.

ReplyPosted June 03, 2007

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generationzip wrote...

Fellow Classic Rock lensmasters... I need your help. Please stop by Squidoo Idol and vote for my Music of Nick Drake lens. Thank you! :-)

ReplyPosted May 18, 2007

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KCStargazer wrote...

Braaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap! Your Group has just been devoured by SQUIDZILLA!
See the carnage, if you dare! Be sure to vote for your group, too! Back to the aquarium now, 'ZILLA. Good Monster.

ReplyPosted March 12, 2007

 
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