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In today’s Classic Rock Newsletter, we've got Glyn Johns revealing production wizardry for The Beatles and more, The Who caught in a touring snafu, Joni Mitchell sparking a debate with her Dylan remarks, and Slash rocking out behind the movie camera. Dive in for epic tales, rock feuds, and twisted new projects!

🤔 Rock Trivia Question: 

When recording the iconic rhythm guitar on The Rolling Stones' "Street Fighting Man," what unusual piece of equipment did Keith Richards use to achieve its unique, distorted sound?

📰 Classic Rock News:

💿 Ever wondered how the legends got their sound? Legendary producer Glyn Johns spills studio secrets with Rick Beato, sharing tales from behind the glass for The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Who, and more. If you’re a gearhead or studio buff at heart, this interview will blow your mind.
Unlock Glyn Johns' behind-the-scenes stories here!

💿 The Who’s “The Song Is Over” tour just hit a speed bump—Philly’s concert and Atlantic City’s Saturday show both postponed due to illness. Which member’s down? The band’s not saying. With Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend leading the charge, this North American farewell tour is still rolling forward.
Check the latest update here

💿 Joni Mitchell isn’t mincing words about Bob Dylan—her blunt criticisms are making some fans squirm and others cheer. The duo’s complicated history is fueling a lively internet debate. Join the fray and see why rock’s folk icons are still shaking things up.
Get into the Joni-Dylan controversy here!

💿 Slash is shredding more than his guitar—he’s producing a reboot of the cult classic “Deathstalker,” bringing his love of horror movies to the big screen. This isn’t just a vanity gig; Slash’s hands-on approach means this sword-and-sorcery flick is packed with bloody passion and 1980s flavor.
Dive into Slash’s wild movie adventure here!

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📅 On This Day in Rock History

1964 Bob Dylan famously plugged in an electric guitar for the first time at the Newport Folk Festival. His performance of "Maggie's Farm" with a full band was met with a mix of cheers and boos from the folk purist crowd. The controversial set marked a seismic shift in rock and folk music history.
Watch the pivotal performance that changed rock history

1968 The New Yardbirds, a band formed by Jimmy Page after the demise of The Yardbirds, played their very first gig in Gladsaxe, Denmark. The group would soon change their name to Led Zeppelin, making this date the official birth of one of rock’s most monumental bands, albeit under a different name.
See a rare glimpse of Led Zeppelin's early live performance

1980 AC/DC began their legendary Back in Black tour with a show in Namur, Belgium. The tour was the band's first with new singer Brian Johnson and was in support of the groundbreaking album of the same name. The tour would go on to be one of the highest-grossing rock tours of the decade.
Hear Brian Johnson's first public performance with AC/DC

1994 Oasis released their highly anticipated debut album, Definitely Maybe, in the UK. The record, which would soon become the fastest-selling debut album in British history, launched the band into superstardom and ignited the Britpop movement, creating a new wave of rock and roll swagger.
Go behind the scenes of the making of this classic album

🎂 Rock Star Birthdays

Keith Moon (age 78)
Born in 1946, Keith Moon was the legendary and explosive drummer for The Who. Known for his frenetic and bombastic drumming style, his work defined the sound of the band and helped shape the identity of classic rock drumming. An interesting fact about Moon is that his chaotic lifestyle and on-stage antics earned him the nickname "Moon the Loon."
Experience the incredible live energy of Keith Moon's drumming with The Who

Jimi Jamison (age 74)
Born in 1951, Jimi Jamison was the lead singer of the band Survivor from 1984 until his passing. He is best known for his powerful, soaring vocals on hit songs like "The Moment of Truth," "The Search Is Over," and "I Can't Hold Back." A fun fact is that beyond his work with Survivor, Jamison also sang and co-wrote the iconic theme song for the hit TV show Baywatch.
Watch Jimi Jamison belt out Survivor's biggest hit

Dean DeLeo (age 64) 
Born in 1961, Dean DeLeo is the guitarist for the multi-platinum band Stone Temple Pilots. His eclectic style, which blends hard rock with psychedelic and alternative influences, was a key component of the band's signature sound. An interesting fact is that he and his brother, Robert DeLeo, started playing in bands together long before forming STP, with their musical collaboration being the foundation of the band.
Hear the live performance of a Stone Temple Pilots classic

Rick Springfield (age 76)
Born in 1949, Rick Springfield is a Grammy-winning musician and actor who is best known for his smash hit "Jessie's Girl," which became one of the most iconic songs of the 1980s. A brief fact is that he was a popular actor before his musical career took off, starring as Dr. Noah Drake on the soap opera General Hospital, a role that helped propel him to fame.
Watch the live 40th-anniversary performance of "Jessie's Girl"

🤔 Trivia Answer: 

Keith Richards used a small, portable Philips cassette recorder, playing his acoustic guitar directly into it and overloading the microphone to create the distinct, fuzzy distortion that became the song's signature trashy sound.

Hear the effect on Street Fighting Man here

Have a Rockin' Day!
Hippy Pete