Category: The Diversity of Classic Rock
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Are you a boy or are you a girl?: A History of Androgyny and Classic Rock
The history of androgynous fashion from the 1800s with dandies and dress reform to the classic rock era: 60s dandies/peacocks,… Read more.
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My 20 Favourite Classic Rock Live Albums: Part 2
The second post in a two part series about live albums in classic rock. Angie Moon shares 10 more of… Read more.
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My 20 Favourite Classic Rock Live Albums: Part 1
Angie Moon talks about the history of live albums and some of her favourite live albums of all time. Part… Read more.
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4/20 Special Edition Post: Classic Rock Songs About Pot
A special 4/20 edition of The Diversity of Classic Rock – A comprehensive list of songs about marijuana! Read more.
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Italian Rock Music of the 60s and 70s
A blog post that looks at music of Italy from the 60s and 70s. Adriano Celentano, Area, Banco, Dik Dik,… Read more.
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April Fools: The Best Fake Bands from TV and Movies
In this special April Fools Day post, Angie Moon talks about fake bands from TV and movies. Read more.
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Every Black #1 of the 60s, 70s, and 80s
An analysis of American and British chart toppers of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. How many songs were performed by… Read more.
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Musicians who got me to love the 80s
My specialties and first loves are the 60s and 70s and I once thought the 80s were cheesy and lame.… Read more.
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Music Video History: Music Videos in the pre-MTV era
A history of the network MTV, music videos made before the MTV era, the precursor to music videos, and about… Read more.
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Five Musicians Who Almost Joined The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones didn’t just have an awesome lineup, they also had quite a few famous musicians who almost joined… Read more.
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The Best Shoes in Classic Rock
Angie Moon writes about popular shoes from the 60s and 70s as worn and popularised by classic rockers. Read more.
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30 Before The Fame Moments in Classic Rock
Angie Moon writes about 30 before the fame moments in classic rock. Listen to your favourite classic rockers before they… Read more.
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Disabled Musicians of Classic Rock
A list of classic rock stars who have disabilities or have dealt with mental illness. Read more.
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Memeing in the 90s: Meme Songs of the 90s
Angie Moon writes about songs from the 90s that had a revival in popularity thanks to memes and viral videos. Read more.
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The Diversity (or lack thereof) of Classic Rock Radio Playlists: Chicago
Angie Moon’s analysis of the diversity of classic rock radio playlists in Chicago. Looking at nationality, gender/sexual orientation, ethnicity, and… Read more.
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Remastered: Black Musicians of the 60s, 70s, and 80s: Part 4
The final post in an expanded and refreshed deep dive series about black musicians of the 60s, 70s, and 80s.… Read more.
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26 Classic Rock Political Compass Memes
Some classic rock political compass memes made by Angie Moon. AC/DC, Beatles, The Clash, Fleetwood Mac, Guns n Roses, Led… Read more.
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Guest Post: Memphis Minnie vs The Levee
A guest post by Andra Ingram about the origins of “When The Levee Breaks” and the history of country blues… Read more.
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Atheists/Skeptics of Classic Rock
Atheists of classic rock is a topic that I haven’t covered much on my blog and it’s surprising I haven’t… Read more.
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Timeless lyrics from political classic rock songs: Part 3
Talking about political classic rock lyrics from songs by Budgie, Tower of Power, Stiff Little Fingers, Yardbirds, Prince, Nina Simone,… Read more.