History of Rock ‘n Roll

A Tribute to the Life of Chas Smith


Archive for August, 2007

What is the best single lyric line in Rock music history?

Rock history
chamcham asked:


Hands down- Van Halen on the song “DOA”- “They found a dirty face kid in a garbage can” in my humble opinion. Come on- TOP THAT!

Woodstock DVD (Part 22)

WoodstockDVD asked:


The Woodstock Music and Art Fair was an event held at Max Yasgur’s 600 acre (2.4 km²; 240 ha) dairy farm in the rural town of Bethel, New York from August 15 to August 18, 1969. Bethel (Sullivan County) is 43 miles (69 km) southwest of the town of Woodstock, New York, which is in adjoining Ulster County.

The festival exemplified the counterculture of the late 1960s - early 1970s and the “hippie era.” Thirty-two of the best-known musicians of the day appeared during the sometimes rainy weekend. Although attempts have been made over the years to recreate the festival, the original event has proven to be unique and legendary. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest moments in popular music history and was listed on Rolling Stone’s 50 Moments That Changed the History of Rock and Roll.


Who’s the greatest guitarist in Rock History?

Rock history
chucklogic asked:


classic question. give your opinion. Too me its not even close, my all time favorite is Jimi Hendrix! No one will ever even come close! More heart, more soul, more talent, no one ever put more into it….what do you think?