Rock Tours Of London

The Beatles released their 4-track “No.1” EP 55 years ago today, 1st November 1963. “I Saw Her Standing There” was written primarily by Paul McCartney, with John Lennon touches, including replacing Paul’s “Never been a beauty queen” with “You know what I mean?”. “1, 2, 3, 4...”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwBdWVTR- o8

Nirvana released their “Unplugged” album on this day, 1st November 1994, seven months after Kurt Cobain’s death, on 5th April 1994. At Cobain’s request, the stage was decorated with stargazer lilies, black candles & a crystal chandelier. Fourteen songs done in just one take. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fregObNcH C8

Elizabeth Cotten (1893-1987) was an American blues & folk musician, singer & songwriter. Self-taught, left-handed but played conventional right-handed strung guitar, flipped upside-down. Her signature alternating bass style became known as “Cotten-Picking”. “Freight Train”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUK8emiWa bU

The song that lent its name to a British rock group (1962-present) and an American magazine (1967-present). Started out as brooding 1920s Mississippi Delta “Catfish Blues” and in 1950 became Muddy Waters’ “Rollin’ Stone”. “I got a boy child comin’, gonna be a rollin’ stone”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnsw4sySa xw

The Band released 6th studio album “Northern Lights - Southern Cross” on this day, 1st November 1975. Recorded at Shangri-La Studio, Zuma Beach, California, US. All songs written by Robbie Robertson, including “It Makes No Difference” written specifically for Rick Danko to sing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S48k-xbPN Zk

Anthony Kiedis is 56 today, born 1st November 1962 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US. Singer, songwriter & musician. Lead singer & co-founding member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers since 1983. RHCP have sold over 80 million records. “Californication” from Slane Castle, Ireland (2003):... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKX6AL1sL iI
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Kraftwerk released 4th studio album “Autobahn” on this day, 1st November 1974. Recorded at Conny Plank’s studio, Cologne, Germany. Inspired by the German highway system, I understand.
Disclaimer: I know absolutely nothing about this band, the song or what this clip is all about:... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVr7kdS5k C4
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Queen released single “Bohemian Rhapsody” on this day, 31st October 1975. Written by Freddie Mercury, with the lyric “Mama, just killed a man” coming from an earlier (1969) Mercury composition “The Cowboy Song”. Went to No.1 in the UK at Christmas ‘75 & stayed there for 9 weeks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-9ERM0Jr 4U

Beatles’ trip: 31st October 1967. Film: “Magical Mystery Tour”. Song: “Fool on the Hill”. Location: Nice, France. Time: Sunrise.... Crew: Paul McCartney (Beatle), Mal Evans (fixer), Aubrey Dewar (camera). FunFact: Paul forgot his passport & managed to charm his way through customs:
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The Beatles UK release for the single “Something” was on this day, 31st October 1969. Written by George Harrison for/about French model Charlotte Martin. Martin was born 20th September 1948 in Paris, France. Modelling brought her to London (1965) ➡️ relationship with Eric Clapton (1965-68) ➡️ affair with George Harrison (1968-69) ➡️ relationship, marriage with Jimmy Page (1970-83) one daughter, photographer Scarlet Page. Harrison’s first Beatles’ A-side and John Lennon’s favo...urite song from “Abbey Road”: https://dai.ly/x2m3d5p
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Johnny Marr is 55 today, born 31st October 1963 in Manchester, England. Musician, songwriter & singer. Guitarist & co-founding member of the Smiths (1982-87). “What Difference Does it Make?”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbOx8TyvU mI

Blondie released “Hanging on the Telephone” 40 years ago today, 30th October 1978. Written by Jack Lee of Los Angeles power-pop trio The Nerves. Debbie Harry rang Lee direct & asked for permission to record it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWhkbDMIS l8

Grace Slick is 79 today, born 30th October 1939 in Highland Park, Illinois, US. Singer, songwriter & musician. Vocals & keyboards with Jefferson Airplane (1966-72) and Jefferson Starship (1974-78). “Somebody to Love” on the Dick Cavett Show, the day after Woodstock (1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBYv2wr9c o0

Peter Green is 72 today, born 29th October 1946 in Bethnal Green, London, England. Singer, songwriter & musician. Lead guitarist & founding member of Fleetwood Mac (1967-70). “Need Your Love So Bad” (1968): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtmW2ek7W kQ

Duane Allman died on this day, 29th October 1971, in Macon, Georgia, US, aged 24. Lead guitarist with the Allman Brothers Band. Born 20th November 1946 in Nashville, Tennessee, US. “Whipping Post” at Fillmore East (1970): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUvxRjYqj EQ

The Who released their single “My Generation” on this day, 29th October 1965. Highest chart positions reached as follows: UK: 2. Australia: 2. Canada: 3. US: 74.
... 1967 performance:
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Graham Bond was born on this day, 28th October 1937 in Romford, England. Musician, songwriter & singer. Died 8th May 1974 in Finsbury Park, London, England, aged 36. Here with the Graham Bond Organisation in the 1965 British sci-fi movie “Gonks Go Beat”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpJUFnYTH lc

Hank Marvin is 77 today, born 28th October 1941 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. Musician, songwriter & singer. Lead guitarist and founding member of The Shadows (initially the Drifters) in 1958. ”Apache” (1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoN6AKPGk Bo

Lou Reed died 5 years ago today, 27th October 2013 in New York, US, aged 71. Singer, songwriter & musician. Born 2nd March 1942 in New York, US. Founding member of the Velvet Underground in 1964. “Walk on the Wild Side” (1973):... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEYyQIIGQ cc
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Lee was great! He shared lots of information & was very engaging. Thank you so very much!

Lee was an amazing tour guide! He showed us so many things you would never find on the internet. He also recreated great albums as images. My favorite part of my London trip!

Lee is an amazing knowledgeable guide, loves music and giving these tours and it shows..."dragged" my Mom along with me and she can't stop talking about how much she enjoyed the tour...I can't recommend him enough!!! A MUST when you're in London

Had a fantastic tour with Lee today. He really knows his stuff and the passion he has for music means he is a mind of knowledge re the London/uk music scene! He also tailored the tour re what my wife and i are interested in - Highly recommended. We had a great time! Down in a Tube Station at Midnight (well 14.27 actually!)

Great tour!! Learned everything about british music places and had a lot of fun with Lee!

Great Walk today with Lee. We saw just about everything you could want to see and more and had some fun pics along the way :-) would recommend!

Brilliant tour!Lee has outstanding knowledge ,wit,and superb driving skills!Well done!Rock on!Pat and Simon

Booked this for our daughters 18th - Al knew his stuff and was friendly and easy going. Great afternoon, could not believe how close all of the groups lived, worked and in some cases died! Really enjoyable and have already made recommendations to lots of family, friends and work colleagues. Great value too!

A great rock tour experience. Would definitely recommend 👌

A definite must for English Rock fans! Lee is a very knowledgeable and charismatic tour guide.