At the end of 1969, Fairport Convention were to release an album that was to change the face of British rock and define a whole new genre: Folk/Rock. These days it stands the test of time as a ground-breaking work of genuine originality and bravery.
Jeff Beck, one of the most skilled, admired and influential guitarists in rock history, died on Tuesday, 10January, 2023. in a hospital near his home at Riverhall, a rural estate in southern England. He was 78.
Listening to this album 53 years later on, does it live up to the hype? Has it stood the ravages of time? Is a Dalmatian a beautiful dog? Of course it has; the brilliance of diamonds does not dim over a few years.
What a glorious band. Formed out of the ashes of ‘The Small Faces’ and ‘The Jeff Beck Band,’ nobody could have predicted the influence this lovable bunch of rogues would have on rock ‘n’ roll history.
A landmark album in the world of rock. At all times the musicianship and songwriting are faultless, with Elton putting every ounce of emotion into Bernie Taupin’s lyrics.
Within eighteen months, three British musicians went from virtual obscurity to being part of the best known rock band in the world. By the end of 1971, Led Zeppelin IV, on pre-sales, went to #1 all over the world.
Led Zeppelin were, without any shadow of a doubt, the biggest Rock band in the world in 1975. We are talking about Led Zeppelin here – the super-heroes of the Rock world.