This 'Heavy Metal Folk' Classic Called the 'Template' for 'Stairway to Heaven'

Over 50 years after its release, Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" is still considered one of the greatest songs in rock ...

“We can’t let a wild boy like Hendrix in!”: Donovan and the song that connects him to Hendrix, Zeppelin and The Beatles

But on a new deluxe edition of The Hurdy Gurdy Man, the parent album, the credits for the title track are as follows: Donovan ...
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“My producer Mickie Most said, ‘We can’t let a wild boy like Hendrix in there. We have to control the song, Don’”: ’60s icon Donovan tells the story of the “heavy ...

In fact, Donovan had originally wanted Jimi Hendrix to play on Hurdy Gurdy Man – and would have given the song to Hendrix if producer Mickie Most hadn’t stopped him. It is an amazing story, which ...
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'Fire Grier & McDaniel' airplane banner flies once again before Dolphins-Chargers

An airplane banner targeting Miami Dolphins leadership returned to the skies above Hard Rock Stadium for the third ...

The “incredible” guitarist Eddie Vedder called as good as Jimmy Page

Pearl Jam were never lacking in guitar heroes, but Eddie Vedder felt some of their idols went beyond the traditional rock and ...
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How Jimi Hendrix’s love of science fiction shaped his music

Explore how Jimi Hendrix’s fascination with science fiction inspired his groundbreaking music, from cosmic lyrics to futuristic guitar sounds that changed rock forever. Cardiologist: 9 American foods ...