WATCH THE ROLLING STONES IN ’70S HAMBURG!
Newly unearthed footage of the Rolling Stones performing in Hamburg, Germany in the early '70s.
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PATTI SMITH IN 1972 DOCUMENTARY, ‘WEST SIDE STORIES’ WITH JONATHAN MILLER!
Watch poet Patti Smith in the 1972 documentary film, West Side Stories with actor Jonathan Miller. The film focuses on their individual New York City experiences and personal histories.
“I LIKE ME TOO MUCH TO DIE!”- AN ALICE COOPER INTERVIEW FROM 1973!
Alice Cooper is one of the sweetest guys on earth. That's why it's hard to believe him when he talks about how 'dangerous' Alice is. Obviously, he's talking about his alter ego, but the sweet, and intelligent Vincent Furnier would never hurt a fly. That's probably why he acts out his dark fantasies on stage.
JOHNNY THUNDERS BASHES SPACELY OVER THE HEAD AT THE MUDD CLUB!
Johnny Thunders getting rough with Spaceley right before shredding on guitar at The Mudd Club in NYC. The club was located at 77 White Street in TriBeCa. This counterculture mecca was born in October of 1978 and housed many punk misfits of the underground scene until it's demise in 1983.
“IT’S SLADE” DOCUMENTARY!
From their meager start as The N' Betweens to Ambrose Slade, and finally becoming just Slade, the four boys from Walsall, England made it to #1. Best known for songs like 1972's, "Mama Were All Crazee Now," which was later covered by The Runaways, and "Cum On Feel The Noize," which was turned into a hit by Quiet Riot. This band was majorly influential and yet have a Spinal Tap quality to them. With their ridiculous outfits, hair, and absent minded comments, you expect Christopher Guest to walk into frame.
ACKNOWLEDGING A PUNK HERO IN BASICALLY, JOHNNY MOPED!
School mates from Croydon, England came together to violate their parent's ear drums with punk rock noise in 1974. The aggressive center being singer Paul Halford (whose alter ego was Johnny Moped), with Captain Sensible of the Damned on guitar. Many other names were used, including Assault and Buggery, before settling on Johnny Moped by 1975.
TOM HEARN’S PUNK PHOTO SHOW AT GLENN HOROWITZ CLOSING SOON!
Tom Hearn's photos of Debbie Harry, The Ramones, Lou Reed, and many more at Glenn Hororwitz Booksellers until October 7th!
THIS CHARMING MAN: BRYAN FERRY PLAYS THE BEACON THEATRE!
Bryan Ferry was working as a part-time furniture restorer and ceramics teacher when he met art school graduate Brian Eno in 1970. At the time, the fledgling musicians had no idea the success their partnership would create. Eno and Ferry, along with Roxy Music founding member Andy Mackay, would combine their art school backgrounds and interest in avant-garde music to create an irresistible sound and enduring style.
PATTI SMITH REFLECTS ON HER RESIDENCY AT THE CHELSEA HOTEL!
Patti Smith recalls her days living at the legendary Chelsea Hotel. Highlights include living under the same roof as Janis Joplin and running into William S. Burroughs at the bar across the street. Patti may not have had much money in her younger years, but she lived a very culturally rich lifestyle.
A CONVERSATION WITH MUSICIAN JIMMY AGNELLO ON LIFE IN ’70S NYC!
Jimmy was my first teacher, he had drummed for Blondie, gotten the musical approval of Lou Reed, and even had to stop Stiv Bators from hitting on his girlfriend.
MEET THE BOSTON PUNKS OF THE 70’S SCENE IN THE DOCUMENTARY ‘BOYS FROM NOWHERE!’
That thrill of being a teen and driving towards the bright lights of the city to bear witness...
TRIPPED OUT 60’S AND 70’S PAKISTANI SOUNDTRACKS!
The Life Is Dance compilation is a continuance of The Sound Of Wonder compilation. The soundtracks of these Lollywood movies were made by Pakistani musicians who really loved American music. So with the groovy 60's fuzz guitar sounds that echo Hollywood films combined with the drum beats of their native land, these unique tracks were born.
VINTAGE CLIPS OF ‘SOUL TRAIN’ DANCERS STRUTTING DOWN THE LINE!
I dare you not to smile while watching these funky cats boogie down the party line. The 70's kids are my favorite as far as moves go, but the hair and outfits in the 80's clips are also priceless.
IGGY POP DEFINES THE WORD ‘PUNK’ IN AN INTERVIEW AFTER DESTROYING HIS STUDIO! (1977)
Iggy Pop (Photo by Andy Kent- 1977) “At the time I was the first guy they called a...