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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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Put the Boot In: The Beatles Live in Walthamstow, London, May 24, 1963

by talkfromtherockroom | Mar 30, 2025 | Put the Boot In, Reviews

Riding a cresting wave of popularity that had not yet broken on the shores of the US, the Beatles embarked on a 21 date UK tour paired with Roy Orbison in May of 1963. The Beatles had scored a number one UK hit with the “Please Please Me,” single in January and...

Tools of the Trade: John Lennon’s 1958 Rickenbacker Capri 325 – ‘Yes, I Know I’m a Lucky Guy’

by talkfromtherockroom | Jul 25, 2015 | Reviews, Tools of the Trade

In today’s Tools of the Trade feature the ‘rock room’ will rant about one of the most famous guitars in the annals of rock and roll history. John Lennon’s 1958 Rickenbacker Capri 325 (serial numbe V81) is not only one of the most recognizable instruments...

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

Put the Boot In: The Beatles Live in Walthamstow, London, May 24, 1963

Tools of the Trade: John Lennon’s 1958 Rickenbacker Capri 325 – ‘Yes, I Know I’m a Lucky Guy’

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