🎸CLASSIC ROCK🎸 Dylan Biopic Praised | Unreleased Beatles Cover | Petty Goes Bluegrass

What's Happenin' Classic Rock Fans?,

We've got a treasure trove of classic rock goodness coming your way. From Dylan to The Beatles, with a dash of Tom Petty and a sprinkle of Pink Floyd, we're serving up a smorgasbord of rock history that'll make your speakers sing.

🤔 Rock Trivia Question: 

Which Beatles song was written as a playful jab at Eric Clapton's sweet tooth?

📰 Classic Rock News

💿 Bob Dylan fans, get ready to be blown away! The first reactions to the biopic "A Complete Unknown" are in, and they're singing praises louder than a harmonica solo. Timothée Chalamet's portrayal of the folk-rock icon is being hailed as a "true tour de force." Critics are calling the film "shockingly moving".
Watch the Trailer of the new Dylan Biopic

💿 Ever wonder who Paul McCartney thinks is the greatest band of all time? Well, hold onto your Hofners, because Sir Paul has spoken, and his answer might surprise you. It's not The Beatles (humble, isn't he?), and it's not one of the usual suspects either.
Find out which band earned the Beatle's top spot and see if you agree with the Macca's choice!

💿 Here's a psychedelic tidbit that'll blow your mind: Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd's original frontman, apparently saw guitar notes as colors! His old pal Bob Klose spilled the beans, saying Syd "deconstructed the guitar" in ways that were truly out of this world.
Take a trip into Syd's colorful world of music

💿 A long-lost cassette has revealed a hidden gem. Luther Vandross, the velvet-voiced R&B legend, apparently laid down a cover of The Beatles' "Michelle" that's been gathering dust for decades. Imagine the smooth Vandross take on a Fab Four classic.
Discover how this magical musical moment was unearthed and get ready for a whole new way to hear a Beatles favorite!

💿 Dierks Bentley and his pals have taken Tom Petty's "American Girl" and given it a bluegrass makeover. It's like hearing the classic through a filter of banjos and fiddles – and trust me, it works better than you'd think! This twangy tribute proves that great rock songs can shine in any genre.
Give your ears a treat and hear how Petty's rock anthem got a down-home facelift!

📅 On This Day in Rock History

1963: The Beatles released their second album, "With The Beatles" in the UK. The collection featured "All My Loving", "Please Mr. Postman" and "Roll Over Beethoven".
Travel back to '63 and give the full album a spin – yeah, yeah, yeah!

1965: Bob Dylan married Sara Lowndes, who would inspire songs like "Sara" and "Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands".
Watch Dylan serenade his muse in this rare live performance of "Sara"!

1968: The Beatles released their self-titled double album, known as "The White Album". This ambitious 30-track LP spans a range of styles, including avant-garde, folk, blues, ska, and pre-heavy-metal.
Immerse yourself in the full White Album experience – it's a magical mystery tour of sound!

1973: The Hollies completed recording "The Air That I Breathe" at Abbey Road Studios in London.
Breathe in the sweet sounds of this classic Hollies hit!

1975: KC And The Sunshine Band reached #1 on the Hot 100 with "That's The Way (I Like It)".
Boogie down memory lane with this funky chart-topper!

1990: The Rolling Stones' Bill Wyman announced the end of his 17-month long marriage with model Mandy Smith, who was 34 years younger than him. Soon after, Bill's 30-year-old son would marry Mandy's mother.
Take a peek at this unconventional rock 'n' roll romance!

1994: Pearl Jam release their third studio album Vitalogy, which becomes the first vinyl album to appear on the U.S. chart since the domination of CDs. It eventually sells over 5 million copies.
Revisit this grunge masterpiece in all its vinyl-worthy glory!

🎂 Rock Star Birthdays

Floyd Sneed (1942-2023): American drummer with Three Dog Night. Floyd would've been 82 today. He kept the beat for hits like "Joy to the World" and "Mama Told Me Not to Come".
Watch Floyd discuss his rock 'n' roll journey in this 2016 interview!

Rod Price (1947-2005): British guitarist with Foghat. Rod would've been 77 today. Known as "The Magician of Slide," he gave Foghat their distinctive bluesy sound.
Witness Rod's slide guitar magic in action!

Miley Cyrus (1992): American pop singer and actress born Destiny Hope Cyrus in Franklin, Tennessee. She's 32 today! From Disney star to rock powerhouse, Miley's shown she can hang with the classics.
Check out Miley's impressive cover of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here"!

🕊️ Remembering a Legend

Peter Sinfield (1943-2024): Lyricist, record producer, and co-founder of the prog rock band King Crimson. Peter passed away at 81, leaving behind a legacy of poetic lyrics that helped define progressive rock. He penned words for classics like "21st Century Schizoid Man" and "The Court of the Crimson King".
Dive into Peter's colorful life and lyrical genius in this touching obituary.

🎧 Essential Track for Today

"Like a Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan
This 1965 masterpiece changed the face of rock music with its poetic lyrics and revolutionary sound. Dylan's sneering delivery and that iconic organ riff created a perfect storm of musical innovation. It's been called one of the greatest songs of all time, and for good reason – it captures the essence of 60s disillusionment and the birth of counterculture.
Experience the song that made everyone stop and listen – just like that first snare hit!

🔦 Deep Track Spotlight

"You Never Give Me Your Money" by The Beatles
Tucked away on the B-side of Abbey Road, this Paul McCartney-penned gem is a mini-suite that showcases the band's ability to seamlessly blend different musical ideas. It's a bittersweet reflection on the band's financial troubles and impending breakup, wrapped in a melodic package that's pure Beatles magic.
Discover this hidden treasure from the Fab Four's swan song album!

🤔 Trivia Answer: 

The song is "Savoy Truffle" from The White Album. George Harrison wrote it about Eric Clapton’s love for sweets, specifically the ones listed in a box of Mackintosh's Good News chocolates. Clapton famously got cavities from his indulgence! Hear the full story here.

Have a Rockin’ Day!
Hippy Pete