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Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band

— written by rock scholar Stephen T. Lewis — The first full-scale biography of the soul-haunted voice behind The Band, tracing his roots in Stratford, his pivotal role with Dylan and The Hawks, and his enduring impact on rock history.

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Tools of the Trade: Ronnie Lane’s Zemaitis Bass Guitar

by talkfromtherockroom | Sep 1, 2020 | Reviews, Tools of the Trade

When I think of the rock and roll legends, ‘Faces’, I think of a heavy rock and roll swagger and a musical celebration. Substantial images of Rod Stewart’s flamboyant stage dress, Ronnie Wood’s poofter hair style, Kenney Jones powerful stick hits, Mac’s tickling...

Tools of the Trade: ‘Every Night I Want to Play Out’ Paul McCartney’s 1964 Rickenbacker 4001S

by talkfromtherockroom | Aug 9, 2014 | Put the Boot In, Reviews

One of the most iconic instruments in rock and roll history is Paul McCartney’s Hofner violin bass guitar. Not quite as recognizable, but equally important is McCartney’s ‘other’ bass, his Rickenbacker 4001 bass guitar. The Rickenbacker...

Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band

Tools of the Trade: Ronnie Lane’s Zemaitis Bass Guitar

Tools of the Trade: ‘Every Night I Want to Play Out’ Paul McCartney’s 1964 Rickenbacker 4001S

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