In this video, we’ll explore:

🎤 Neil Schon’s backstory – From teenage guitar prodigy to playing with Santana at age 15.

🎤 Journey before Escape – The pre-Jonathan Cain era with Gregg Rolie.

🎤 Newspaper interview insights – How Eric Clapton wanted Neil Schon in his band!

🎤 Journey's evolution – From Infinity to Evolution to Departure.

🎤 The mustache theory – Did shaving it off signal a shift in Journey’s future? 😆

This Rock Talk interview from March 27, 1980, offers an inside look at Neil Schon’s ambition, his influences, and how Journey was about to explode into rock superstardom!

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Grand Funk Railroad’s Rise to Stardom – A Forgotten Rock Legend?

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Hey, if you're a fan of Grand Funk Railroad or that late '60s/early '70s hard rock sound, you’re going to love this deep dive! 🎸🔥

Grand Funk Railroad was a massive deal, but many people only remember them for “We’re an American Band.” What if I told you that hit came years into their career?

In this video, I take you back to 1969-1970, when Grand Funk exploded onto the scene—releasing three albums in less than a year and selling out Madison Square Garden just six months after their debut. 🤯

I’ll also tell you how I discovered their Closer to Home album in the ‘90s, thanks to a Soundgarden-inspired studio session. You’ll hear about Sin’s a Good Man’s Brother—one of the heaviest, most powerful guitar riffs ever recorded!

📜 Plus, I’ve dug up a vintage 1970 newspaper article that proves just how massive Grand Funk was back then.

👀 If you remember Grand Funk, drop a comment with your memories! Let’s talk rock history. And if you've never heard Closer to Home, do yourself a favor—listen to it today!

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The Evolution of Rainbow: Rare 1982 Newspaper Feature on Ritchie Blackmore & the Band! 📰

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Hey rock fans! 🎸 If you love Rainbow, you’re in for a treat! In this video, I uncover a fascinating 1982 newspaper article about Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, giving us a snapshot of the band at a crucial moment in their evolution.

📜 This article from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram (August 13, 1982) provides a contemporary perspective on Rainbow’s lineup, their struggles in the U.S. market, and how they were on the verge of breaking through with Straight Between the Eyes and Stone Cold.

🔍 What You'll Find in This Video:

A deep dive into Rainbow’s shifting lineup from Ronnie James Dio to Graham Bonnet and Joe Lynn Turner.

Insight into Ritchie Blackmore’s career, including his days with Deep Purple.

Nostalgic reflections on Rainbow’s biggest hits like Since You Been Gone, I Surrender, and Stone Cold.

How the press and fans viewed Rainbow in real-time.

A look at concert lineups from 1982, including Rainbow, Saxon, and Riot.

This is why I love digging up old newspaper articles—they give us a time capsule view of rock history, straight from the source! 🎶

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What’s your favorite Rainbow lineup? Did you ever see them live? Let’s talk rock! 🤘

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If you’re a Randy Rhoads fan, this video is for you! Robert John Hadfield uncovers a rare newspaper tribute from February 1, 1985, written just three years after Randy's tragic passing. The article, penned by Debbie Papio, offers a heartfelt look at Rhoads' incredible impact on music and those who knew him.

🎤 In this video, we’ll explore:

✔️ The rare 1985 tribute article and its insights into Randy’s life.

✔️ His lasting legacy in rock and metal.

✔️ Why Randy Rhoads still inspires generations of guitarists today.

✔️ The story behind his iconic polka-dot Flying V guitar.

✔️ How he shaped Ozzy Osbourne’s solo career.

✔️ The mystery behind Quiet Riot’s song "Thunderbird".

✔️ How Jackson Guitars became legendary thanks to Randy.

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