Classic Rock Music

Bob Seger's BankAtlantic show defines what classic rock is all about

, It states “Tom Weschler (former roadie and initiator) allegedly helped inspire Reed to create the opening melody (to ‘Turn The Page’). During recording, Weschler told Reed: ‘Alto, value about it like this: You’re in New York City, on the Bowery. It’s 3 a.m. You’re under a streetlamp. There’s a light smog coming down. You’re all by yourself. Show me what that sounds like.’ With that, Reed played the opening melody to ‘Deviation the Page.’” It’s a melody that sparks memories of days gone by, never to be forgotten.

That was the emotional wakening in our memories for all the classics Seger and his line performed. From high energy songs like “Old Time Rock and Roll”, “The Fire Down Below”, “Ramblin’ Gamblin Man”, “Travelin’ Man/Admirable Loser” and “Hollywood Nights” as well as his slower ballads like “Against The Bombast” and “Night Moves”. Seger and his 10-plus-member Silver Bullet Border didn’t skip a beat.

Gimme Shelter - The Rolling Stones

Gimme Shelter performed by The Rolling Stones

Journey “Evolution” – a delicacy of a Classic Rock Album


main-150Journey, the Rock icon of a band. Journey “Evolution”, an album that is now referred to as a Classic Rock masterpiece… by me anyways. What else can one say about this incredible Rock album? Quite a bit can actually be said, this album established Journey, solidified them atop the Rock Music world for many, many, years. There could never be another Steve Perry, his vocals alone gave Journey their signature sound. In my opinion, there are lead singers that have vocals so breathtaking, they are the most important musical instrument in their respective band. I had felt this way about Steve Perry, with his years with Journey. Steve Perry’s vocals can never be duplicated, nor will he ever be forgotten by me as the lead singer for Journey. I will always appreciate Journey as the band they are today too. With that said, this is an article where I am celebrating the brilliance of a moment in time, one that can be listened to time and again, that moment was Journey’s “Evolution”, (released in 1979).

Neal Schon, the lead guitarist to this very day for Journey, is an impeccable musician as well. His song writing on “Evolution” alongside Steve Perry, Gregg Rolie and Ross Valory could very well be interpreted as a - how to write Rock Music handbook. I can remember appreciating and being thrilled by the Rock and Hard Rock songs on “Evolution” back in the day. Now, it is 2009 and I only appreciate this Journey album all the more. Yes, for me, this is a Rock album where I can honestly say, they don’t make Rock albums like this anymore. (Please excuse that cliche). If someone who has never heard a single song from this album was to ask me, which songs are standout, cool or great… my  answer would be all of them. “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’” is certainly the undisputed hit single from “Evolution”, plus “Just The Same Way” received it’s justifiable FM radio airplay for decades as well. Gregg Rolie sings lead on “Just The Same Way”, I have forever been impressed with his vocals on this song.

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