Got this cartoon from Clark Besch …
Pretty much reiterates what I said the other day!
He called it “Now OR Then”!!! (lol)
Harvey Kubernik asked me for a quote the other day about the longevity of Classic Rock for a new project he’s working on … it really is quite amazing if you think about it.
Hi kk:
Do you have a quote for an essay I will be doing addressing the subject of classic rock and its durability and ongoing popularity? This month the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and The Doors all have new retail products/box sets. WHY does classic rock matter? Any theories? Would welcome a comment from your perch at your website.
Thanks.
HK
This is what I sent:
Classic Rock is part of our DNA ... and not only have we passed it down thru each subsequent generation by playing this music at home and watching our kids (and grand kids!) fall in love with it ... but we have also been able to sit back and watch each new generation discover it for themselves and embrace it and fall in love with it just as we did when it was all brand new.
Simply put: This music is truly timeless.
And whether it be used in commercials, advertising or movie and television soundtracks, it is everywhere you turn these days because it evokes a good feeling.
Who could have ever predicted 50-60 years ago that this music would last ... and that these artists would still be out on the road performing to sold out crowds all over the world. It's 2023, and in the last few months we've seen brand new releases and sold out tours from artists like The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Doors, Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, Queen, The Eagles, Billy Joel, The Band and more dominate the headlines.
This music will be here forever ... and the fact many of these artists are adding NEW music to their catalog that holds up as well as the old stuff is a true testament to just how powerful this music is.
I don't care if you call it Classic Rock or Fossil Rock ...
This music is here to stay.
Kent Kotal
Forgotten Hits
Our buddy Cal Lynch launches Week Three of his Countdown of The Top 100 Biggest Two-Sided Hits Of All-Time tomorrow night on his Hot Wax and Doo Wop Memories Show …
More details below …
Hi Hot Waxers -
It’s week number three and the COUNTDOWN continues to inch closer to the #1 position of Forgotten Hits TOP 200 Biggest Two-Sided HITS of all time 1955-1979.
This Saturday night we will pick up the countdown at #47 …
Listen to both sides of The Biggest Double Sided Hits of All Time from:
Ritchie Valens – Donna b/w La Bamba; The Beach Boys - I Get Around b/w Don’t Worry Baby and, of course, more from Ricky Nelson - Stood Up b/w Waitin’ in School and the King, Elvis Presley - Teddy Bear b/w Loving you and lots more …
Hot Wax & Double Sided Memories, with your host DJ Cal.
This show is a must listen.
Put this on your calendar this weekend …
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11th, 2023, 7 pm PACIFIC 10 pm Eastern.
If this is too late for you, catch one of the three re-broadcasts Monday, Wednesday & Friday the following week:
Monday 2 pm Pacific, 5 pm Eastern
Wednesday 8 am Pacific, 11 am Eastern
Friday 9 am Pacific, Noon Eastern
All you have to do is set your browser to your station for great music and awesome memories:
Check out the Flyer and Audio promo for more info
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About a week ago we told you about The Rolling Stones setting the new record for Most Top Ten Albums on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums Chart (with 38) …
Now, The Grateful Dead have tied the record for Most Top 40 Albums on this same chart with their new release, “Dave’s Picks, Volume 48.” (Who would have EVER though that this would be the case?!?!)
Premiering at #33 on the new Billboard Albums Chart, this puts The Dead in a first place tie with Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra for the most Top 40 LPs ever with 58. (Yeah, those three names ALWAYS seem to be linked together, don’t they???) kk
More here: https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-grateful-dead-ties-record-for-most-top-40-albums-on-billboard-200
Kent,
If I may interject a little bit of political humor in FH.
On Jesse Watters’ Prime Time television show Wednesday night, they did an interview with the man on the street by showing them pictures of the people running for President of the United States on the Republican ticket, asking the people interviewed if they could identify the picture that was shown to them.
One man was shown a picture of Republican hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy. The man being interviewed was given a hint that the picture he was looking at had a last name beginning Rama. The man finished up by saying LAMA DING DONG.
The Edsels would have been proud.
Larry
