THE MOST underrated guitarist of all time, Les Paul’s “trick”, Tony Burrows Ghost Singer, good vs bad playing and practicing advice, does relying on tablature hold you back in the long run? The push to get certain bands/artists quit performing live
Pittsburgh Kevin: stroker ace, podcasts with dumb hosts,
Film Corner: Grand Torino, The Fugitive. Black rain, Fury
🎸 THIS WEEK IN ROCK: March 15–21
🔥 MARCH 15
🎵 Chart & Album Milestones
Cream – Goodbye hits UK #1 (1969)
Their final album—half live, half studio—goes to #1.
👉 Talking point: One of the earliest examples of a “farewell album” that actually delivered.
The Doobie Brothers – “Black Water” hits #1 (1975)
A laid-back, almost accidental hit (originally a B-side). (Boston's ROCK 92.9)
👉 Great discussion: how “throwaway tracks” sometimes become signature songs.
🏆 Rock Hall Moment
1999 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductions Bruce SpringsteenPaul McCartneyBilly Joel
👉 Springsteen reunited with the E Street Band for the first time in years. (Boston's ROCK 92.9)
⚡ Controversy / Culture
Marilyn Manson injured onstage (1999)
Fell mid-show; concert cut short. (Wikipedia)
👉 “Rock danger” moment—ties into the unpredictability of live shows.
🔥 MARCH 16
📀 Industry Milestone
RIAA introduces the “Diamond” certification (1999)
👉 Albums selling 10 million+ now get special status. (Wikipedia)
This changed how we measure “mega-success”—think:
Led ZeppelinPink Floyd🍀 MARCH 17 (St. Patrick’s Day)
🎸 Cultural / Personal
Not a huge rock-release day historically, BUT:
👉 Perfect excuse to spotlight Irish rock:
U2Thin LizzyThe Cranberries“Best Irish contributions to REAL rock”
🔥 MARCH 18
(Historically quieter day—good place to insert themed segment)
“Greatest forgotten late-70s / early-80s album cuts”or“Best non-hit songs by famous bands”🔥 MARCH 19
🎬 Rock + Film Moment
“Blackboard Jungle” premieres (1955)
Bill Haley & His Comets – “Rock Around the Clock” (Wikipedia)First major film to use rock musicHelped ignite rock’s mainstream explosionRock didn’t just grow—it
invaded culture🔥 MARCH 20
(Another lighter historical day—good storytelling opportunity)
“Craziest tour stories in rock history”Tie into upcoming March 21 events (below)🔥 MARCH 21
🎤 HISTORIC EVENT (BIG ONE)
Moondog Coronation Ball – First major rock concert (1952) (Wikipedia)Alan FreedMassive overcrowdingCrowd broke in → show shut downThe birth of live rock concertsChaos + youth culture explosion🎸 Tour Kickoff
Alice Cooper – “Welcome to My Nightmare” tour begins (1975) (Wikipedia)Fully theatrical rock toursHorror + stage production + storyline🤘 Modern Rock Era
Marilyn Manson – “Rock Is Dead” tour launches (1999) (Wikipedia)👉 Evolution of shock rock from:
Alice Cooper ➜ Manson🎂 NOTABLE BIRTHDAYS (WEEK HIGHLIGHTS)
(Pull these into a segment)
March 15–21 includes various rock-related figures depending on year—good place to:
👉 Use ThisDayInMusic’s “Born On This Day” tool for current-year tie-ins (This Day In Music)
⚰️ NOTABLE DEATHS
This week is lighter historically for major classic rock deaths
👉 Opportunity: “Remembering legends lost this month”