2010 February Archive Page
When You’re Strange A Film about The Doors - February 26th, 2010
When You’re Strange is the first feature film documentary about The Doors. It’s narrated by Johnny Depp and directed by Tom DiCillo, and contains unseen footage of the band, Robby Kreiger on guitar, Ray Manzarek on keyboards, John Densmore on drums, and singer and poet Jim Morrison, as they rose to fame. The film captures [...]
Nicky Hopkins - February 25th, 2010
February 24, 1944 was the birthdate for a great pianist, Nicky Hopkins. He’s recorded with all four of the Beatles, The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Donovan, Jeff Beck, Jefferson Airplane, Steve Miller Band, Cat Stevens and Quicksilver Messenger Service. You’ve heard Nicky Hopkins on The Beatles’ “Revolution,” The Stones “Gimme Shelter” and “Happy [...]
Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top - February 24th, 2010
Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer has released his autobiography, “Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top.” Not only does he describe his incredible ride to the top with one of rock’s most successful bands, but he also shares his personal highs and lows, including his battle with substance abuse and resulting rehab [...]
