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Edgar Street Books® publishes books that celebrate New York City's music, history, and humor that include the best seller Fillmore East: The Venue That Changed Rock Music Forever.

New Year's Eve with Jimi Hendrix at Fillmore East - Mountain's Corky Laing Was Introduced to 'Magic Dust' by the Rock Le...
12/31/2025

New Year's Eve with Jimi Hendrix at Fillmore East - Mountain's Corky Laing Was Introduced to 'Magic Dust' by the Rock Legend

In this excerpt from Fillmore East: The Venue That Changed Rock Music Forever, drummer Corky Laing of Mountain — the thunderous band with guitarist Leslie West and bassist Felix Pappalardi — recalls meeting Jimi Hendrix at Fillmore East’s 1970 New Year’s Eve show.

New Year’s Eve 1968 at Fillmore East: 'I Got Out of It Without Getting Killed' - 'Fillmore East: The Venue That Changed ...
12/29/2025

New Year’s Eve 1968 at Fillmore East: 'I Got Out of It Without Getting Killed' - 'Fillmore East: The Venue That Changed Rock Music Forever' Book Excerpt

New Year’s Eve was always an important night for promoter and impresario Bill Graham. It was celebrated in grand style at San Francisco’s Fillmore West and New York’s Fillmore East. In this excerpt from the book Fillmore East: The Venue That Changed Rock Music Forever, we look back at Dec. 31,...

‘That Wasn't Encore Applause’: Bill Graham's Backstage Battles at Fillmore East - 'Fillmore East: The Venue That Changed...
12/28/2025

‘That Wasn't Encore Applause’: Bill Graham's Backstage Battles at Fillmore East - 'Fillmore East: The Venue That Changed Rock Music Forever' Book Excerpt

Bill Graham left an indelible mark on the rock music industry with his Fillmore East and West concert halls, eclectic show lineups, and mega-sized concerts he staged until his death in 1991 in a helicopter crash. Country Joe McDonald was a mainstay of Graham’s San Francisco and New York City venue...

'Back in Black' Is AC/DC's Tribute to Singer Bon Scott - ‘200 Greatest 80s Rock Songs’ Book Excerpt
12/27/2025

'Back in Black' Is AC/DC's Tribute to Singer Bon Scott - ‘200 Greatest 80s Rock Songs’ Book Excerpt

“Back in Black” is the title cut of AC/DC’s 1980 album, one of the best-selling LPs in history. “Back in Black” is a tribute to lead singer Bon Scott, who died suddenly in February 1980 at age 33. The song was primarily written by Brian Johnson, Scott’s replacement, and credited to co-wr...

‘A Horse with No Name’ Explained - ‘200 Greatest 70s Rock Songs’ Book Excerpt https://www.edgarstreetbooks.com/post/a-ho...
12/25/2025

‘A Horse with No Name’ Explained - ‘200 Greatest 70s Rock Songs’ Book Excerpt https://www.edgarstreetbooks.com/post/a-horse-with-no-name-explained America (The Band)

America was part of the ’70s laid-back West Coast sound that included the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt. Written by Bunnell, “A Horse with No Name” was released in 1972 and became a №1 hit. In the Wall Street Journal, Bunnell explained how the folk-rock tune, originally called “Desert Song,”...

They Said 'These Dreams' Is Just Not a Heart Song - ‘200 Greatest 80s Rock Songs’ Book Excerpt
12/24/2025

They Said 'These Dreams' Is Just Not a Heart Song - ‘200 Greatest 80s Rock Songs’ Book Excerpt

Sisters Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson are the basis of Heart, whose 1986 “These Dreams” became the band’s first №1 hit. With music by Martin Page and lyrics by Bernie Taupin, who was taking time off from working with Elton John, “These Dreams” was turned down by Stevie Nicks and Kim Carnes...

Think You Know Rock & Roll? Take This Rock Quiz! - 'Rock Quiz: 1000 Questions Classic Rock Challenge!' Book Excerpt
12/23/2025

Think You Know Rock & Roll? Take This Rock Quiz! - 'Rock Quiz: 1000 Questions Classic Rock Challenge!' Book Excerpt

Think You Know Rock & Roll? Take This Rock Quiz!

The Who and Cream’s US Debut Was on the Same Bill - ‘New York Groove’ Book Excerpt https://www.edgarstreetbooks.com/post...
12/22/2025

The Who and Cream’s US Debut Was on the Same Bill - ‘New York Groove’ Book Excerpt https://www.edgarstreetbooks.com/post/the-who-and-cream-s-us-debut-was-on-the-same-bill Eric Clapton

Murray the K presented the last of his package shows for nine days beginning March 25, 1967, at the RKO 58th Street theater at 154 East 58th Street in Manhattan. Billed as “Music in the Fifth Dimension,” the headliners were Mitch Ryder and Wilson Pickett. “Direct from England” were two bands...

Sam the Sham Lures 'Li'l Red Riding Hood' into the Top 10 - ‘200 Greatest 60s Rock Songs Vol. 2’ Book Excerpt https://ww...
12/21/2025

Sam the Sham Lures 'Li'l Red Riding Hood' into the Top 10 - ‘200 Greatest 60s Rock Songs Vol. 2’ Book Excerpt https://www.edgarstreetbooks.com/post/sam-the-sham-lures-li-l-red-riding-hood-into-the-top-10

“Lil’ Red Riding Hood” was the second Top 10 hit for Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs, their follow-up to “Wooly Bully.” The 1966 novelty tune, written by Ron Blackwell, reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Lil’ Red Riding Hood” is a takeoff on the Charles Perrault fairy tale. Sam, th...

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