Tag Archives: Rock and Roll
Slaughter Sticks It Their First Time Out
Slaughter is a hard rock band formed in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1988. Their debut album,”Stick It To Ya”, was released in 1990 on Chrysalis Records. The album went multi-platinum and was nominated for the best metal album of the year award at the American Music Awards in 1991. Slaughter also released a live album,”Stick …
Molly Hatchet – The Warriors of Southern Rock
The southern rock band, Molly Hatchet, has been going strong for more than three decades. During that time the band has undergone major changes in its lineup, but one thing, besides the music, that has remained nearly constant is the use of the heroic warrior on the Molly Hatchet album covers. The fantasy art on …
Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs – Derek and the Dominos 1970
The only studio album by Derek and the Dominos (aka: Eric Clapton, Bobby Whitlock, Carl Radle, Duane Allman and Jim Gordon) Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs is mainly a collection of unrequited love songs. Regarded by many as Eric Clapton’s greatest work, this double album contains such classic rock songs as Layla, Bell Bottom …
Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin is one of the greatest rock and roll bands of all time. The band has been a major influence on rock and roll since its beginning in the late 1960’s. During the seventies, Led Zeppelin dominated rock and roll, but disbanded in 1980 after the death of drummer, John Bonham. Arguably Led …
Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band – The Beatles Most Important Album Cover
Considered by many to be the ground-breaking concept album, Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band was released by the Beatles in June of 1967. The album’s concept originated with Paul McCartney, who was inspired by the Beach Boys’ 1966 release of Pet Sounds. Ironically, Brian Wilson had been motivated to write the songs on the …