The Rolling Stones - Time Is On My Side (Remastered) GxaxRock 2025-06-22 | Album: 12 x 5Charted: 62 - UK; 6 - USA/1964 follow us in X: @GxaxRock This song was originally recorded by the jazz trombonist Kai Winding and his Orchestra on the Verve Records label in October 1963. His version was mostly instrumental with just the lyric "time is on my side" sung by the background trio of Cissy Houston, Dionne Warwick and Dee Dee Warwick.The first fully vocal version was recorded by the New Orleans soul singer Irma Thomas; her version was released in June 1964. The Rolling Stones released their version of the song in the US on September 26, 1964, and it became their first Top 10 hit in America. The lyrics were most likely written by Jimmy Norman, who was a member of The Coasters. In this song, Mick Jagger has lost his girl, but he knows it's just a matter of time until he returns. After all, he's got "the real love, the kind that you need."All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
The Poodles - Song For You (Remastered) GxaxRock 2026-02-02 | Album: Metal Will Stand Tall Year: 2006 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Song For You” is a melodic power ballad and one of The Poodles’ signature singles, with an official 2006 music video released through Universal/Lionheart. The song reached the Top 10 on the Swedish singles chart. It's a classic glam/AOR ballad – soft, almost operatic vocal intro with piano, stripped‑down verses, then a big, guitar‑driven chorus with a soaring vocal line.Lyrically, it is a direct address to someone absent: the singer offers this song as a way to stay connected across distance or time (“This is my song for you, if you can hear me now”).All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Grateful Dead - Terrapin Station (Live at the San Francisco’s Winterland Arena, 1978) GxaxRock 2026-01-15 | Album: Terrapin Station Year: 1977 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock Winterland Arena closed on December 31, 1978, primarily due to escalating maintenance costs for the aging, crumbling former ice rink and Bill Graham's decision not to renew the lease amid safety issues like falling plaster chunks from the ceiling. The theater was built in 1928 as an ice rink, and by the late 1970s it was unsafe—exterior chunks fell onto streets, interior decayed, and seismic retrofitting was prohibitively expensive in earthquake‑prone San Francisco.By 1978, arena rock was giving way to punk/new wave; Winterland’s hippie/Deadhead vibe felt dated, though it hosted 612 shows from Hendrix to the Stones.The Dead played Winterland 48 times since 1967 (their “home base” after Fillmore West closed). Graham chose the Dead as headliners for the New Year’s Eve blowout (with Blues Brothers/NRPS openers) to honor their symbiotic history—the band’s 48th gig there made them the venue’s “spiritual residents.” The ~8‑hour show (three Dead sets, guests like Cipollina/Oskar) was simulcast on KSAN/KQED.Graham framed it as a celebration, not a funeral closing an era that defined San Francisco rock."Terrapin Station" is an epic suite with music by Jerry Garcia and lyrics by Robert Hunter, inspired by a thunderstorm over San Francisco Bay. Garcia conceived the main riff while driving home across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge during the storm, while Hunter independently wrote lyrics invoking the muse and drawing from the English ballad "The Lady of Carlisle" about a fan tossed into a lion's den.Band lineup: Jerry Garcia (lead guitar, vocals), Bob Weir (rhythm guitar, vocals), Keith Godchaux (keyboards), Phil Lesh (bass), Bill Kreutzmann (drums), Mickey Hart (drums), Donna Jean Godchaux (vocals).All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Grateful Dead - Stagger Lee (Live at the San Francisco’s Winterland Arena, 1978) GxaxRock 2026-01-15 | Album: Shakedown Street Year: 1978Follow us on X: @GxaxRock Winterland Arena closed on December 31, 1978, primarily due to escalating maintenance costs for the aging, crumbling former ice rink and Bill Graham's decision not to renew the lease amid safety issues like falling plaster chunks from the ceiling. The theater was built in 1928 as an ice rink, and by the late 1970s it was unsafe—exterior chunks fell onto streets, interior decayed, and seismic retrofitting was prohibitively expensive in earthquake‑prone San Francisco.By 1978, arena rock was giving way to punk/new wave; Winterland’s hippie/Deadhead vibe felt dated, though it hosted 612 shows from Hendrix to the Stones.The Dead played Winterland 48 times since 1967 (their “home base” after Fillmore West closed). Graham chose the Dead as headliners for the New Year’s Eve blowout (with Blues Brothers/NRPS openers) to honor their symbiotic history—the band’s 48th gig there made them the venue’s “spiritual residents.” The ~8‑hour show (three Dead sets, guests like Cipollina/Oskar) was simulcast on KSAN/KQED.Graham framed it as a celebration, not a funeral closing an era that defined San Francisco rock."Stagger Lee" is the Grateful Dead's reworking of the traditional American murder ballad about Stag Lee Shelton killing Billy Lyons who was shoot in 1895 in St. Louis by Lee "Stack" Shelton after a dispute involving a Stetson hat. For the Dead's version, Robert Hunter wrote new lyrics and Jerry Garcia composed new music, reshaping the ballad into a mid‑tempo, story‑song groove with Garcia on lead vocal and guitar. In this version, the opening verse still narrates Stagger Lee shooting Billy DeLyon over a dice game and a stolen Stetson, but the main focus shifts to Delia (or Deliah) DeLyon seeking justice after Billy’s death but, instead of dwelling on Stagger Lee’s swagger, the Dead follow Delia as she confronts a reluctant policeman—who arrests sex workers but is afraid of Stagger Lee—then walks through Billy’s blood into the bar to face Stagger herself. She ultimately shoots him and has him dragged to City Hall, turning a grim outlaw tale into a darkly witty revenge story that foregrounds agency and comeuppance more than the original moral ambiguity around Stag Lee.Band lineup: Jerry Garcia (lead guitar, vocals), Bob Weir (rhythm guitar, vocals), Keith Godchaux (keyboards), Phil Lesh (bass), Bill Kreutzmann (drums), Mickey Hart (drums), Donna Jean Godchaux (vocals).All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Grateful Dead - Not Fade Away (Live at the San Francisco’s Winterland Arena, 1978) GxaxRock 2026-01-15 | Album: American Beauty Year: 1970 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock Winterland Arena closed on December 31, 1978, primarily due to escalating maintenance costs for the aging, crumbling former ice rink and Bill Graham's decision not to renew the lease amid safety issues like falling plaster chunks from the ceiling. The theater was built in 1928 as an ice rink, and by the late 1970s it was unsafe—exterior chunks fell onto streets, interior decayed, and seismic retrofitting was prohibitively expensive in earthquake‑prone San Francisco.By 1978, arena rock was giving way to punk/new wave; Winterland’s hippie/Deadhead vibe felt dated, though it hosted 612 shows from Hendrix to the Stones.The Dead played Winterland 48 times since 1967 (their “home base” after Fillmore West closed). Graham chose the Dead as headliners for the New Year’s Eve blowout (with Blues Brothers/NRPS openers) to honor their symbiotic history—the band’s 48th gig there made them the venue’s “spiritual residents.” The ~8‑hour show (three Dead sets, guests like Cipollina/Oskar) was simulcast on KSAN/KQED.Graham framed it as a celebration, not a funeral closing an era that defined San Francisco rock."Not Fade Away" is a cover of the Buddy Holly and the Crickets' 1957 B-side that became one of the Grateful Dead's most enduring live staples, performed over 550 times from 1968 to 1995.Band lineup: Jerry Garcia (lead guitar, vocals), Bob Weir (rhythm guitar, vocals), Keith Godchaux (keyboards), Phil Lesh (bass), Bill Kreutzmann (drums), Mickey Hart (drums), Donna Jean Godchaux (vocals).All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Grateful Dead - Johnny B Goode (Live at the San Francisco’s Winterland Arena, 1978) GxaxRock 2026-01-15 | Album: The Closing of Winterland Year: 2003Follow us on X: @GxaxRock Winterland Arena closed on December 31, 1978, primarily due to escalating maintenance costs for the aging, crumbling former ice rink and Bill Graham's decision not to renew the lease amid safety issues like falling plaster chunks from the ceiling. The theater was built in 1928 as an ice rink, and by the late 1970s it was unsafe—exterior chunks fell onto streets, interior decayed, and seismic retrofitting was prohibitively expensive in earthquake‑prone San Francisco.By 1978, arena rock was giving way to punk/new wave; Winterland’s hippie/Deadhead vibe felt dated, though it hosted 612 shows from Hendrix to the Stones.The Dead played Winterland 48 times since 1967 (their “home base” after Fillmore West closed). Graham chose the Dead as headliners for the New Year’s Eve blowout (with Blues Brothers/NRPS openers) to honor their symbiotic history—the band’s 48th gig there made them the venue’s “spiritual residents.” The ~8‑hour show (three Dead sets, guests like Cipollina/Oskar) was simulcast on KSAN/KQED.Graham framed it as a celebration, not a funeral closing an era that defined San Francisco rock."Johnny B. Goode" served as the Grateful Dead's explosive encore at San Francisco's Winterland Arena on December 31, 1978, capturing the band's high-energy sendoff to their home venue.Band lineup: Jerry Garcia (lead guitar, vocals), Bob Weir (rhythm guitar, vocals), Keith Godchaux (keyboards), Phil Lesh (bass), Bill Kreutzmann (drums), Mickey Hart (drums), Donna Jean Godchaux (vocals).All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Grateful Dead - I Need A Miracle (Live at the San Francisco’s Winterland Arena, 1978) GxaxRock 2026-01-15 | Album: Shakedown Street Year: 1978 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock Winterland Arena closed on December 31, 1978, primarily due to escalating maintenance costs for the aging, crumbling former ice rink and Bill Graham's decision not to renew the lease amid safety issues like falling plaster chunks from the ceiling. The theater was built in 1928 as an ice rink, and by the late 1970s it was unsafe—exterior chunks fell onto streets, interior decayed, and seismic retrofitting was prohibitively expensive in earthquake‑prone San Francisco.By 1978, arena rock was giving way to punk/new wave; Winterland’s hippie/Deadhead vibe felt dated, though it hosted 612 shows from Hendrix to the Stones.The Dead played Winterland 48 times since 1967 (their “home base” after Fillmore West closed). Graham chose the Dead as headliners for the New Year’s Eve blowout (with Blues Brothers/NRPS openers) to honor their symbiotic history—the band’s 48th gig there made them the venue’s “spiritual residents.” The ~8‑hour show (three Dead sets, guests like Cipollina/Oskar) was simulcast on KSAN/KQED.Graham framed it as a celebration, not a funeral closing an era that defined San Francisco rock."I Need a Miracle" was written by Bob Weir (music) and John Perry Barlow (lyrics). The band performed the song 272 times through 1995 and it became a staple post-"Drums" and "Space" in second sets, with fans singing the chorus line "I need a miracle every day". Lyrics humorously depict an exaggerated quest for an ideal woman—twice the singer's age, height, or weight—with hyperbolic flair like "dynamite to get me up" and "too much of everything is just enough".Band lineup: Jerry Garcia (lead guitar, vocals), Bob Weir (rhythm guitar, vocals), Keith Godchaux (keyboards), Phil Lesh (bass), Bill Kreutzmann (drums), Mickey Hart (drums), Donna Jean Godchaux (vocals).All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Grateful Dead - Friend Of The Devil (Live at the San Francisco’s Winterland Arena, 1978) GxaxRock 2026-01-15 | Album: American Beauty Year: 1970 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock Winterland Arena closed on December 31, 1978, primarily due to escalating maintenance costs for the aging, crumbling former ice rink and Bill Graham's decision not to renew the lease amid safety issues like falling plaster chunks from the ceiling. The theater was built in 1928 as an ice rink, and by the late 1970s it was unsafe—exterior chunks fell onto streets, interior decayed, and seismic retrofitting was prohibitively expensive in earthquake‑prone San Francisco.By 1978, arena rock was giving way to punk/new wave; Winterland’s hippie/Deadhead vibe felt dated, though it hosted 612 shows from Hendrix to the Stones.The Dead played Winterland 48 times since 1967 (their “home base” after Fillmore West closed). Graham chose the Dead as headliners for the New Year’s Eve blowout (with Blues Brothers/NRPS openers) to honor their symbiotic history—the band’s 48th gig there made them the venue’s “spiritual residents.” The ~8‑hour show (three Dead sets, guests like Cipollina/Oskar) was simulcast on KSAN/KQED.Graham framed it as a celebration, not a funeral closing an era that defined San Francisco rock."Friend Of The Devil" was composed by Jerry Garcia (music) and Robert Hunter (lyrics) with contributions from John "Marmaduke" Dawson of the New Riders of the Purple Sage. The narrative follows an outlaw fleeing lawmen (or hellhounds), borrowing from the devil, and longing for "sweet Anne Marie," capturing themes of freedom and mischief. The chorus hook—"a friend of the devil is a friend of mine"—resonates with Deadheads for its outlaw camaraderie.Band lineup: Jerry Garcia (lead guitar, vocals), Bob Weir (rhythm guitar, vocals), Keith Godchaux (keyboards), Phil Lesh (bass), Bill Kreutzmann (drums), Mickey Hart (drums), Donna Jean Godchaux (vocals).All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Grateful Dead - Franklins Tower (Live at the Radio City Music Hall, NY, 1980) GxaxRock 2026-01-14 | Album: Blues For AllahYear: 1975 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Franklin's Tower” was run in New York City on October 31, 1980. It was written by Robert Hunter (lyrics) and Jerry Garcia (music): "In Franklin's tower there hangs a bell / It can ring, turn night to day / It can ring like fire when you lose your way... Roll away the dew / Roll away the dew / Whichever way your pleasure tends / If you plant ice, you're gonna harvest wind."The cryptic lyrics evoke mystical guidance (four winds, lighthouse hounds, wildflower seeds), resilience, and warnings against poor choices; “roll away the dew” symbolizes clearing illusions/tears, with “Franklin” possibly nodding to Benjamin Franklin’s kite experiment or a symbolic tower.It's a Jazzy, reggae‑inflected groove with Garcia’s liquid leads, Weir’s rhythmic chug, and layered “roll away” harmonies.Band lineup: Jerry Garcia (lead guitar, vocals), Bob Weir (rhythm guitar, vocals), Brent Mydland (keyboards), Phil Lesh (bass), Bill Kreutzmann (drums), Mickey Hart (drums).All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Grateful Dead - Fire On The Mountain (Live at the San Francisco’s Winterland Arena, 1978) GxaxRock 2026-01-14 | Album: Shakedown Street Year: 1978 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock Winterland Arena closed on December 31, 1978, primarily due to escalating maintenance costs for the aging, crumbling former ice rink and Bill Graham's decision not to renew the lease amid safety issues like falling plaster chunks from the ceiling. The theater was built in 1928 as an ice rink, and by the late 1970s it was unsafe—exterior chunks fell onto streets, interior decayed, and seismic retrofitting was prohibitively expensive in earthquake‑prone San Francisco.By 1978, arena rock was giving way to punk/new wave; Winterland’s hippie/Deadhead vibe felt dated, though it hosted 612 shows from Hendrix to the Stones.The Dead played Winterland 48 times since 1967 (their “home base” after Fillmore West closed). Graham chose the Dead as headliners for the New Year’s Eve blowout (with Blues Brothers/NRPS openers) to honor their symbiotic history—the band’s 48th gig there made them the venue’s “spiritual residents.” The ~8‑hour show (three Dead sets, guests like Cipollina/Oskar) was simulcast on KSAN/KQED.Graham framed it as a celebration, not a funeral closing an era that defined San Francisco rock.Band lineup: Jerry Garcia (lead guitar, vocals), Bob Weir (rhythm guitar, vocals), Keith Godchaux (keyboards), Phil Lesh (bass), Bill Kreutzmann (drums), Mickey Hart (drums), Donna Jean Godchaux (vocals).All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Grateful Dead - Estimated Prophet (Live at Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ, 1977) GxaxRock 2026-01-12 | Album: Terrapin Station Year: 1977 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Estimated Prophet” was played by Grateful Dead in New Jersey on April 25, 1977 as part of a legendary three‑night stand (4/25, 4/26, 4/27) often called one of the Dead’s finest spring '77 sequences.Sourced from multi‑track masters; soundboard quality captures the jazzy, spacey jamming typical of Weir’s reggae‑inflected original from Terrapin Station.Band lineup: Jerry Garcia (lead guitar, vocals), Bob Weir (rhythm guitar, vocals), Keith Godchaux (keyboards), Phil Lesh (bass, vocals), Bill Kreutzmann (drums), Mickey Hart (drums), Donna Jean Godchaux (vocals).All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Illusion Suite - Scarlet Skies (UHD-4K) GxaxRock 2026-01-11 | Album: Final HourYear: 2009 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Scarlet Skies” is a melodic progressive/power metal song with prominent keys, dynamic rhythm changes and a strong chorus.Band lineup: Bill Makatowicz (vocals), Øyvind “Lionheart” Larsen (guitars, producer), Dag Erik Johnsen (bass), Roger Bjorge (drums), Ketil Ronold (keyboards).The song was recorded and engineered at Lionheart Studio in Oslo, produced by Illusion Suite and mixed/mastered by Markus Teske (known for Vanden Plas, Dominici).Lyrics evoke cosmic separation and connection (“As I gaze at the midnight skies… For I know that you see the same”), mixing emotional longing with sci‑fi imagery typical of the band. All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Lionsheart - Cant Believe (Remastered) GxaxRock 2026-01-11 | Album: Lionsheart Year: 1993 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Can't Believe” is a melodic hard rock/NWOBHM song with official video and strong Japanese sales success (~100,000 copies). It was produced by Robin Black at Ridge Farm Studios.Band lineup: Steve Grimmett (vocals; ex-Grim Reaper), Mark Owers (guitar), Steve Owers (bass), Anthony Christmas (drums), Graham Collett (keyboards).Formed 1990 from ex‑Fury/Touche members, Lionsheart blended speed metal and AOR; “Can't Believe” exemplifies their catchy, anthemic style with Grimmett’s soaring vocals.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
McQueen Street - Time (Remastered) GxaxRock 2026-01-11 | Album: McQueen Street Year: 1991 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Time” is a melodic hard rock/glam metal anthem from the Montgomery, Alabama band. It was produced by Tom Werman (Mötley Crüe, Poison).Band lineup: Derek Welsh (lead vocals, guitars), Michael Powers (lead/acoustic guitars, backing vocals), Richard Hatcher (bass, backing vocals), Chris Welsh (drums).All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Jessy Martens & Band - Stranger (UHD-4K) GxaxRock 2026-01-11 | Album: Break Your CurseYear: 2013 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Stranger” (also “Stranger (Break Your Curse)”) is a blues rock track by German singer Jessy Martens & Band. It's a bluesy mid‑tempo rocker with Martens’ powerful vocals over guitar/keyboard grooves.Band lineup: Jessy Martens (vocals), Roman Werner (guitar), Jan Fischer (keyboards), Tom Rohloff (bass), Christian Kolf (drums). All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Jack White - Blunderbuss (Live from Studio section from Unstaged Concert, 2012) GxaxRock 2026-01-11 | Album: Blunderbuss Year: 2012 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock The “Studio section” of “Blunderbuss” is from Jack White’s American Express Unstaged concert streamed live on April 27, 2012 from Webster Hall, New York City, directed by Gary Oldman with interactive fan mosaic visuals.The “Studio” clip captures the Peacocks’ raw, rootsy take on the title track—White’s solo debut single—with fiddle, pedal steel, and his snarling vocals/guitar over driving rhythm.Band Line-up (Peacocks for this section): Jack White (vocals, guitar, piano), Ruby Amanfu (vocals), Laura Lee (bass), Carla Azar (drums), Leisa Hans (fiddle/violin), Catherine Popper (upright bass), Patty Griffin (vocals).All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Obituary - Redneck Stomp (Live at Klub Stodoła, Warsaw, Poland, 2006) GxaxRock 2026-01-10 | Album: Frozen in Time Year: 2005 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Redneck Stomp” was recorded in August 24, 2006 during their Frozen in Time tour. “Redneck Stomp” features the song’s signature groove metal stomp with John Tardy’s guttural vocals and crushing riffs, captured in a packed club atmosphere.Band lineup: John Tardy (vocals), Allen West (lead guitar), Trevor Peres (rhythm guitar), Frank Watkins (bass), Donald Tardy (drums).All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Validus - Recalculated (UHD-4K) GxaxRock 2026-01-07 | Album: Recalculated Year: 2012 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Recalculated” is a metalcore/modern metal song by the band Validus from Florida, released around 2011–2012. Validus was an underground U.S. metal band characterized by aggressive vocals, heavy riffing, and a modern metal/metalcore production typical of early‑2010s underground U.S. scenes.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Freak of Nature - Enemy (Remastered) GxaxRock 2026-01-07 | Album: Gathering Of Freaks Year: 1994 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Enemy” is a heavy hard rock anthem with promo single status and official music video featuring Mike Tramp’s soaring vocals over dark, riff‑driven aggression. It was written by Mike Tramp and lyrics confront inner demons (“Look at me, tell me what you see... but can you see through the wall they’ve built around me?”), blending personal struggle with metal intensity.Album peaked at N°66 UK Albums Chart (one week); the single got video airplay but limited chart success amid grunge shift.Band lineup (Gathering of Freaks): Mike Tramp (vocals; ex‑White Lion), Dennis Chick (guitars; ex‑House of Lords), Kenny Korade (guitars), Jerry Best (bass; ex‑White Lion), and Johnny Haro (drums).All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Great King Rat - Woman In Love (Remastered) GxaxRock 2026-01-07 | Album: Great King Rat Year: 1992 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Woman In Love” is a track by the UK Queen tribute/glam rock band Great King Rat, featuring a high‑energy cover of the Barbra Streisand hit reworked as a hard rock anthem with Freddie Mercury‑inspired vocals. It was recorded at Ridge Farm Studios and produced by Dave Richards (Queen engineer).Band lineup: Paul Hodson (vocals), Paul ‘PJ’ James (guitar), Gary ‘Gaz’ James (bass), Dave ‘Dodge’ James (drums). All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Gary Hoey - Hocus Pocus (Remastered) GxaxRock 2026-01-06 | Album: Animal Instinct Year: 1993 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock Gary Hoey's “Hocus Pocus” is a high‑energy instrumental cover of Focus's 1971 prog‑rock hit, with explosive guitar shredding that propelled the album to N°27 Billboard Mainstream Rock.Studio version features Gary Hoey on guitars (Les Paul through Marshall), Tony Franklin (ex‑The Firm) on bass, Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot) on drums, Claude Schnell (Dio) on keys, and Jamie Kaplan on vocals for the yodel section.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Saxon - Metalhead (Live at the Wacken Open Air, 2001) GxaxRock 2025-12-28 | Album: Metalhead Year: 1999 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Metalhead” was performed live at Wacken Open Air on August 3, 2001 showcasing the post-Nigel Glockler lineup amid 30,000+ fans. Originally track 2 on Metalhead (their 14th studio album, produced by Charlie Bauerfeind), is heavy metal declaration (“We are the metalhead, we live our lives for speed”) written by Biff Byford, Paul Quinn, Doug Scarratt, Nibbs Carter, and Fritz Randow. The live Wacken version amps up the riff-driven energy with Fritz Randow’s thunderous drums and dual guitars from Quinn and Scarratt.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Saxon - Denim And Leather (Remastered) GxaxRock 2025-12-28 | Album: Denim And Leather Year: 1981 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Denim and Leather” is a mid-tempo anthem celebrating NWOBHM fans and their iconic style of denim jeans/jackets paired with leather biker gear. It was written by the band during their classic lineup (Biff Byford, Graham Oliver, Paul Quinn, Steve Dawson, Pete Gill), and features stomping rhythms, layered harmonies, and fan choir overdubs sent by mail, building to a triumphant chorus: “Denim and leather brought us all together / It was you that set the spirit free.”Lyrics evoke early metal fandom—“Where were you in ’79 when the dam began to burst?”—nodding to Friday Rock Show radio, local gigs, Monsters of Rock, and dreams of playing guitar or fronting a band, hailing fans for fueling the scene.Biff Byford calls it a global metal anthem that “put the denim and leather look on the map,” a live staple on tours and compilations, embodying NWOBHM’s working-class unity.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Saxon - Never Surrender (Remastered) GxaxRock 2025-12-28 | Album: Denim and Leathern Charted: 18 - UK/1981 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Never Surrender” is a high-energy NWOBHM anthem with galloping riffs and Biff Byford’s defiant vocals about rising from tough streets to fight against the odds and a chantable chorus emphasizing resilience (“Never surrender when you’re up against the world / Stand up, fight them all”). It was written by the band during their classic lineup era (Byford, Oliver, Quinn, Dawson, Gill).All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Saxon - Hungry Years (Remastered) GxaxRock 2025-12-28 | Album: Strong Arm Of The Law Year: 1980 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Hungry Years” was also included on later compilations such as The Carrere Years (1979–1984). Built around a steady, melodic hard‑rock riff rather than full gallop metal, giving it a slightly more classic rock feel. It Features Biff Byford’s gritty vocals over a groove-focused rhythm section with big, open chords and a singable chorus.Lines like “They came down from the north… brought up from the streets” evoke struggling, working‑class characters chasing a better life through hard times.A performance‑style promo clip from 1980 shows Saxon playing “Hungry Years” with Biff Byford front and center, filmed to support the Strong Arm of the Law campaign.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
The Hollies - He Aint Heavy, Hes My Brother (Remastered) GxaxRock 2025-12-27 | Album: Hollies Sing Hollies Charted: 3 - UK; 7 - USA/1969 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock The Hollies’ version of ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’ is a poignant 1969 ballad written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell, originally recorded by Kelly Gordon earlier that year with Allan Clarke on soaring lead vocals and playing harmonica. Recorded at EMI Studios (Abbey Road) in June-August 1969 and produced by Ron Richards, it features Elton John on piano (paid £12), orchestral arrangements, and the band’s tight harmonies over a mid-tempo build.The lyrics depict a traveler carrying a heavy burden—his brother—on a winding road, insisting “He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother” as a metaphor for selfless love and support, inspired by a Boys Town image and Japanese proverb. The Hollies sped up Gordon’s slow demo, adding piano swells, strings, and Clarke’s emotive delivery for emotional depth.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
The Kingsmen - Louie Louie (FHD-4K) GxaxRock 2025-12-27 | Album: Louie Louie: The Kingsmen In Person Charted: 26 - UK; 2 - USA/1963 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock The Kingsmen’s 1963 version of ‘Louie Louie’ is the definitive garage rock hit, a raw cover of Richard Berry’s 1957 R&B tune that peaked at N°2 on Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks and sold over 10 million copies. Recorded in one take at Portland’s Northwestern Inc. studio for $52, it features Jack Ely’s slurred vocals (due to braces), a shouted “Okay, let’s give it to ’em right now!” guitar break, and drummer Lynn Easton’s accidental “fuck” covered by a drum fill.Adapted from Berry’s calypso-flavored original about a Jamaican sailor seeing his love, the Kingsmen track runs almost 3 minutes with simple verse-chorus structure: “Louie Louie, oh no, me gotta go / Fine little girl waits for me / I catch a ship across the sea / Sail that ship about, all alone / Never know if I make it home.” Ely’s garbled delivery, echoing Wailers’ rocksteady version, sparked endless misheard “dirty lyrics” rumors like “She fucked me hard” or worse. Parent complaints and a 1963 Indiana teen letter alleging obscenity prompted an FBI probe from 1964-1965, analyzing the record in their lab but concluding “unable to interpret any of the lyrics” due to poor quality—no prosecution followed. Bans hit some radio stations (e.g., Indiana by Gov. Welsh), but notoriety boosted sales; publishers offered $1,000 for proof of obscenity, unclaimed.It hit N°1 on Cash Box, fueled teen dances like “The Shake,” and recharted in 1966; Rolling Stone ranked it among rock’s most influential. The band’s album The Kingsmen in Person charted for 131 weeks, cementing its party anthem status with 300 million+ covers.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Mike Bloomfield & The Electric Flag - Wine (Live at the Monterey Pop Festival, 1967) GxaxRock 2025-12-27 | Album: A Long Time Comin' Year: 1967 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Wine” (also known as “Drinkin' Wine” or an adaptation from Stick McGhee's 1949 jump blues hit “Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee”) was performed by Mike Bloomfield & The Electric Flag at their debut gig during the Monterey Pop Festival on June 17, 1967.The live rendition featured Bloomfield on fiery Gibson Les Paul guitar solos, Nick Gravenites on vocals and guitar, Barry Goldberg on keyboards, Buddy Miles on drums, Harvey Brooks on bass, and a horn section with Marcus Doubleday (trumpet), Peter Strazza (sax), and Darwen Getches (sax/flute).All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Family - The Weavers Answer (Remastered) GxaxRock 2025-12-27 | Album: Family Entertainment Year: 1969 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “The Weaver's Answer” is a progressive rock classic written by vocalist Roger Chapman and guitarist John "Charlie" Whitney. It was recorded at Olympic Studios in London and produced by Glyn Johns, and features Chapman's raspy, emotive vocals over Whitney's acoustic guitar, violin by Ric Grech, saxophone by Jim King, and drums by Rob Townsend. The arrangement blends folk, psychedelia and jazz fusion, starting with acoustic fingerpicking and building to intense crescendos with Chapman's signature yowls.The lyrics follow an old man reflecting on his life as a tapestry woven by the "weaver of life," from childhood joys and marriage to sorrow of widowhood and blindness, realizing death approaches as the loom nears ("I'm about to go"). It's one of Family's more narrative songs, contrasting their usual abstract style.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Saxon - Power & The Glory (Remastered) GxaxRock 2025-12-26 | Album: Power And The Glory Charted: 32 - UK/1983 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Power and the Glory” is the title track and opener of Saxon’s fifth studio album, released March 21, 1983 on Carrere Records. It was written by the classic lineup of Biff Byford (vocals), Paul Quinn and Graham Oliver (guitars), Steve Dawson (bass), and Pete Gill (drums), it features galloping riffs, twin-lead guitars, and Byford’s soaring vocals over lyrics celebrating rock stardom and fan devotion (“We’re the power and the glory / We’re the rock ‘n’ roll survivors”). Produced by Nigel Glockler (future Saxon drummer), it blends NWOBHM energy with anthemic hooks.As track 1 on Power & the Glory, it launches Saxon’s most polished U.S.-oriented album, recorded at Polar Studios in Stockholm with guest keyboards by Don Airey. All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Evergrey - The Essence Of Conviction (Live at at Stora Teatern, Gothenburg, Sweden, 2004) GxaxRock 2025-12-26 | Album: The Inner Circle Year: 2004Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “The Essence of Conviction” is a heavy progressive metal song composed byTom S. Englund, Henrik Danhage and Jonas Ekdahl (music). The Lyrics were written by Englund. The narrative shows a father sacrificing his daughter (“Undressed to nothing and held to the sky / Her smile is gone and she starts to cry”), blinded by religious conviction, with the victim's desperate plea “Why me? I did no wrong”. The shocking baby scream effect at the end amplifies the horror, making it one of the band's darkest tracks.Recorded at Tico-Tico Studio in Finland and produced by Englund and Danhage, it features Englund (vocals/guitar), Danhage (guitar), Rikard Zander (keyboards), Johan Niemann (bass) and Jonas Ekdahl (drums). The arrangement builds tension with eerie keys, crushing riffs and Englund's anguished vocals.Part of The Inner Circle's story of cult manipulation, it's often cited alongside “A Touch of Blessing” as peak songwriting. A live version appears on A Night to Remember from Gothenburg 2004. Fans praise its emotional brutality, though some note its intensity limits frequent live plays.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Evergrey - A Touch Of Blessing (FHD-4K) GxaxRock 2025-12-25 | Album: The Inner Circle Year: 2004 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “A Touch of Blessing” is progressive metal epic written by Tom S. Englund. It features Englund’s emotive vocals over atmospheric keyboards from Rikard Zander, heavy riffs by Henrik Danhage, and the rhythm section of Johan Niemann (bass) and Jonas Ekdahl (drums). Produced at Tico-Tico Studio in Finland, the lyrics depict spiritual desperation (“Climbing walls of an endless circle / Walking paths you never heard of”) leading to a manipulative savior (“Join the world of greater learning / Crown me king and be my servants”).As track 1 on The Inner Circle, it launches the album’s narrative about manipulation and cult indoctrination, praised for its cinematic build from quiet verses to crushing choruses and Englund’s soaring delivery. All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Evergrey - Im Sorry (FHD-4K) GxaxRock 2025-12-25 | Album: Recreation DayYear: 2003 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “I'm Sorry” is a piano‑driven power ballad. It was originally written and performed by Swedish singer Dilba (Dilbahar Demirbağ) on her 1998 album Dilba, Evergrey recorded it with Tom S. Englund on vocals and acoustic guitar, backed by the full band lineup of Henrik Danhage (guitar), Rikard Zander (keyboards), Michael Håkansson (bass) and Patrick Carlsson (drums). Produced at Los Angered Recordings in Gothenburg, the metal arrangement adds heavier guitars and drums while preserving the emotional core of Dilba’s pop version.The lyrics describe creating an idealized image of a loved one that becomes a painful obsession (“I painted a picture of you / Your soul was red and your mind was blue”), leading to regret and apology for the emotional damage caused.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Evergrey - Recreation Day (Live at at Stora Teatern, Gothenburg, Sweden, 2004) GxaxRock 2025-12-25 | Album: Recreation Day Year: 2003Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Recreation Day” is a progressive metal epic written by Tom S. Englund and Rikard Zander. It features Englund’s soaring vocals over layered keyboards, heavy guitars from Henrik Danhage, and the rhythm section of Michael Håkansson (bass) and Patrick Carlsson (drums). Produced at Los Angered Recordings in Gothenburg and mixed at Studio Fredman, the lyrics explore personal rebirth amid despair (“I’m sorry I failed you / I’m sorry I left you alone”), blending hope and regret in a soaring chorus.The live version was captured during the European leg of the Recreation Day tour.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Evergrey - The Masterplan (FHD-4K) GxaxRock 2025-12-25 | Album: In Search Of Truth Year: 2001 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “The Masterplan” iwas written by Tom S. Englund and features Englund’s soaring vocals over heavy riffs from Henrik Danhage, atmospheric keys from Sven Karlsson, and the rhythm section of Fredrik Larsson (bass) and Patrick Sperber (drums). Produced at Tico-Tico Studio in Finland, the lyrics describe paranoia about being watched and controlled (“Look at me and tell me if there's something strange you see / Am I special - something's wrong can't be the only one”).As track 1 on In Search of Truth, “The Masterplan” sets the tone for the album’s sci-fi themes inspired by Whitley Strieber’s Communion, with fans praising its epic opener status and Englund’s “rulers of the mind” imagery.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Evergrey - As I Lie Here Bleeding (Live at at Stora Teatern, Gothenburg, Sweden, 2004) GxaxRock 2025-12-24 | Album: Recreation Day Year: 2003Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “As I Lie Here Bleeding” was written by vocalist/guitarist Tom S. Englund, it mixes heavy riffs, atmospheric keys and a big, sorrowful chorus.The lyrics describe someone stepping into a fate they feel they cannot escape (“I place my foot on the first step that leads me down into my fate”) while begging for forgiveness and shelter as everything falls apart. The live version was captured during the European leg of the Recreation Day tour.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Evergrey - More Than Ever (Live at at Stora Teatern, Gothenburg, Sweden, 2004) GxaxRock 2025-12-24 | Album: The Inner Circle Year: 2004 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “More Than Ever” is a progressive power metal ballad with lyrics about clinging to a failing relationship despite knowing it's destructive (“I need you more than ever... even though I know it's wrong”). It was written by Tom S. Englund (vocals/guitar) and Henrik Danhage (guitar).The live version was captured during the European leg of the Recreation Day tour.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Evanescence - Wasted On You (FHD-4k) GxaxRock 2025-12-22 | Album: The Bitter Truth Year: 2021 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Wasted on You” was written by all five band members and produced by Nick Raskulinecz and blends piano‑driven verses with a heavy, modern rock chorus.The song explores being stuck in a toxic or broken relationship, feeling like time, love and emotional energy have been “wasted” on someone while being unable to move on. Lines like “I don’t need drugs, I’m already six feet low” and “Feels like we’re frozen in time” capture emotional numbness and isolation, a mood that resonated strongly during the COVID‑19 lockdowns.The official video was filmed by each band member at home on their phones during quarantine and assembled remotely under the direction of P. R. Brown. The imagery of the band alone in their houses, intercut with Amy Lee’s performance, turns a breakup song into a broader reflection on disconnection, confinement and searching for meaning in crisis.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Santana - The Nile (Remastered) GxaxRock 2025-12-21 | Album: Shangó Year: 1982 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “The Nile” is a mystical rock track co-written by Carlos Santana, Gregg Rolie and Alex Ligertwood.The lyrics describe a dreamlike encounter in Cairo with a mysterious woman by the Nile who offers spiritual guidance and freedom, blending Santana’s signature Latin percussion with Rolie’s keyboards and Ligertwood’s vocals. Produced by Bill Szymczyk, the lineup includes Santana (guitar), Ligertwood (vocals), Rolie (keyboards), David Margen (bass), Graham Lear (drums), and percussionists Raul Rekow, Armando Peraza, Orestes Vilató and Richard Baker.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Santana - Transcendence (Live at Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany, 1980) GxaxRock 2025-12-21 | Album: Moonflower Year: 1977 Follow us on X: @GxaxRockSantana performed the song "Transcendence" live on June 12, 1980 in Germany. This recital is part of the concert recording for the Rockpalast program on the WDR network. The band was made up of musicians such as Carlos Santana on guitar, Graham Lear on drums, Richard Baker on keyboards, Alex Ligertwood on lead vocals and guitar, among other percussionists and bassists who accompanied the show.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Evanescence - Breathe No More (Live at Le Zénith, Paris, France, 2004) GxaxRock 2025-12-20 | Album: Anywhere but HomeYear: 2004Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Breathe No More” is a piano‑led ballad written by Amy Lee as an outtake from the Fallen sessions. The LIVE performance comes from the May 25, 2004 show in Paris.The lyrics deal with self‑image, emotional fragmentation and recovery, using the mirror as a metaphor for a damaged self (“shards of me too sharp to put back together”) and questioning whether healing is really possible.A polished studio version was later issued on the Elektra: The Album soundtrack.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Europe - Wings of Tomorrow (Live at The Johanneshov Isstadion, Stockholm, 1986) GxaxRock 2025-12-17 | Album: Wings of Tomorrow Year: 1984 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Wings of Tomorrow” was written by Joey Tempest. The the lineup of the studio version included Joey Tempest (vocals), John Norum (guitar), John Levén (bass) and Tony Reno (drums). The lyrics speak to youthful idealism and the hope of changing the world “with the wings of tomorrow,” over galloping riffs and high, soaring vocals typical of early Europe.During The Final Countdown tour, “Wings of Tomorrow” was played right after the opener “The Final Countdown” at shows in Sweden (May 25–26, 1986) including the Johanneshov Isstadion/Stockholm. The concert shows the classic lineup (Tempest, Norum, Levén, Michaeli, Haugland) delivering a slightly faster version, with an extended intro All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Europe - Sign Of The Times (Live in Paris, 2005) GxaxRock 2025-12-17 | Album: Out Of This World Year: 1988 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Sign of the Times” was written by singer Joey Tempest and produced by Kevin Elson. The lyrics describe a woman waiting for change in a troubled world, using the “sign of the times” idea to reflect social uncertainty and personal hope.On the original studio version, the lineup is Joey Tempest (vocals), Kee Marcello (guitar), John Levén (bass), Mic Michaeli (keyboards) and Ian Haugland (drums), recorded in 1987–88.The performance in Paris is part of the Europe’s reunion tour supporting Start from the Dark.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Europe - Dreamer (Footage - Live on the Swedish TV, Nöjesmaskinen, 1984) GxaxRock 2025-12-16 | Album: Wings of Tomorrow Year: 1984 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Dreamer” was written by singer Joey Tempest and showcases a softer, emotional side of the band compared with their previous arena hits. On the studio version, Joey Tempest sings and plays acoustic guitar and keyboards, with John Norum on guitar, John Levén on bass and Tony Reno on drums. The lyrics portray a lonely man by the riverside, labeled “mad” by others, who spends his life reflecting on the past and struggling to keep going, summed up in the chorus line “He’s a dreamer… but he wants to carry on.” Many listeners interpret it as a portrait of someone battling isolation, depression, or unfulfilled dreams.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Europe - Coast To Coast (Remastered) GxaxRock 2025-12-16 | Album: Out Of This World Year: 1988 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Coast to Coast” was written by vocalist Joey Tempest, with music credited to Tempest, guitarist Kee Marcello, and keyboardist Mic Michaeli. “Coast to Coast” highlights Europe’s softer, more AOR‑oriented side compared with their heavier hits. The studio recording features Joey Tempest (vocals, piano), Kee Marcello (guitar), John Levén (bass), Mic Michaeli (keyboards), Ian Haugland (drums), plus backing vocals by Keith Murrell and string arrangements by Mike Moran, under producer Kevin Elson.The band played “Coast to Coast” on the Out of This World tour, including shows in Gothenburg and TV appearances in Spain in 1988–89, where it was presented as a highlight ballad of the new album.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Europe - Cherokee (Remastered) GxaxRock 2025-12-16 | Album: The Final Countdown Charted: 72 - USA/1986 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock Cherokee” is a 1987 single by Swedish band Europe written by singer Joey Tempest in 1985, it’s a mid‑tempo hard‑rock song about the forced relocation and suffering of the Cherokee Nation on the “Trail of Tears.”Line‑up: Joey Tempest (vocals), John Norum (guitar), John Levén (bass), Mic Michaeli (keyboards), Ian Haugland (drums).The lyrics describe a peaceful Cherokee tribe betrayed by broken promises and driven from their lands, with the chorus line “Cherokee – marching on the trail of tears.” Tempest was inspired after reading a book about the historical expulsion of the Cherokee from the southern Appalachians to Oklahoma, in which thousands died on the march.The video was filmed in September 1987 near Almería, Spain, close to locations used for Sergio Leone’s spaghetti westerns. It has been criticized as historically inaccurate for depicting the Cherokee as desert/plains Indians living in tipis, even though they traditionally lived in wooded regions and did not use tipis, which many see as a stereotyped portrayal.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Eric Johnson - Righteous (Live from Austin, TX, 1988) GxaxRock 2025-12-14 | Album: Ah Via Musicom Year: 1990 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Righteous” is a blues‑rock instrumental by Eric Johnson. On the album version, Johnson plays guitar, Roscoe Beck handles bass, Tommy Taylor plays drums, and “Wee Willie” contributes harmonica, giving it a classic electric‑blues band texture.“Righteous” leans into straight blues phrasing more than Johnson’s fusion‑oriented tracks, built around a driving groove, big bends and punchy chord stabs rather than long, floating lines. It has become a staple of his live shows—often extended with extra solos—and appears in a famous early performance in December 14, 1988 for Austin City Limits, where Johnson’s trio (with Kyle Brock and Tommy Taylor) delivers a slightly longer, more improvisational version.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Eric Johnson - Desert Rose (Live from Austin, TX, 1988) GxaxRock 2025-12-14 | Album: Ah Via Musicom Year: 1990 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Desert Rose” is a melodic rock song recorded between March 1988 and June 1989 in Austin and has become one of Johnson’s most recognizable non‑instrumental pieces, often featured alongside “Cliffs of Dover” in his live sets.“Desert Rose” was written by Eric Johnson together with lyricist V. Mariani, blending Johnson’s lyrical lead guitar with a verse–chorus vocal structure and atmospheric synth layers. On the studio version Johnson handles guitar and vocals, with Steve Barber on synthesizer, Roscoe Beck and Kyle Brock on bass, and Tommy Taylor on drums, all produced by Johnson himself.A famous early performance is the December 14, 1988 taping for Austin City Limits, where Johnson’s trio (with Kyle Brock and Tommy Taylor) delivers a slightly longer, more improvisational version.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Eric Johnson - Cliffs Of Dover (Live from Austin, TX, 1988) GxaxRock 2025-12-14 | Album: Ah Via Musicom Year: 1990 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock The live album was recorded on December 14, 1988 for the television show Austin City Limits in Studio 6A. Cliffs of Dover” is Eric Johnson’s best‑known instrumental rock composition and won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance in 1992, helping the album reach platinum status.Johnson first came up with the main descending arpeggio idea in the early 1980s and later recorded the studio version using a Stratocaster and a Gibson ES‑335 through an Echoplex, Tube Driver, and a 100‑watt Marshall. “Cliffs of Dover” is frequently cited as one of the greatest guitar instrumentals, ranking 17th in Guitar World’s list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Solos.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Saxon - And The Bands Played On (Remastered) GxaxRock 2025-12-13 | Album: Denim And LeatherCharted: 12 - UK/1981Follow us on X: @GxaxRock The song was written mainly by vocalist Biff Byford. The lyrics narrate the band’s experience on stage at Monsters of Rock, capturing the energy between fans and bands and even alluding to Rainbow in the imagery. The single reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, making it Saxon’s highest‑charting single, and is now regarded as one of their signature New Wave of British Heavy Metal anthems. All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Eric Johnson - Camels Night Out (Live from Austin, TX, 1988) GxaxRock 2025-12-13 | Album: Venus Isle Year: 1996 Follow us on X: @GxaxRock “Camel’s Night Out” is an instrumental fusion track by Eric Johnson, written by bassist Kyle Brock and guitarist Mark Younger‑Smith. The piece mixes rapid country‑flavored picking, jazz–rock lines and tight unison runs.The live album was recorded on December 14, 1988 for the television show Austin City Limits in Studio 6A. “Camel’s Night Out” is performed by the classic trio of Eric Johnson (guitar), Kyle Brock (bass) and Tommy Taylor (drums). Structurally, the tune alternates a melodic main head with tightly orchestrated riffs and open solo sections that let Johnson move between country, jazz and rock vocabularies.All rights belong to their respective owners. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
