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Rock and rock roots, deep down under? You'd better believe it! The roots of Australian rockers AC/DC lie in the whirlwind of original fifties rock and roll. In the early days the group would cut their teeth on the club circuit with a live set that would include a handful of band originals, a few Rolling Stones numbers plus many crowd-pleasing rock and roll classics. The Sydney club and bar scene was rough so you had to get the punters on your side. With their original singer Dave Evans at the helm the group who play residencies at the likes of the New Hampton Court Hotel in Sydney entertaining with their own brand of loud guitar takes of "Carol" and "Bye Bye Johnny" by Chuck Berry, "Tutti Frutti" by Little Richard, as well as rocking standards like "Shake, rattle and roll" and "Blue Suede Shoes." Cranking out cover versions didn't die even when the group composed more original material, a version of "School Days" by Chuck Berry would appear on their second album TNT, whilst "Baby Please Don't Go" would be pulled from their original 1975 debut album High Voltage and issued as a single in America. These roots are the reason that AC/DC have become one of the best loved bands on the planet who never fail to deliver the goods every time. Featuring Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Arthur Crudup, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Muddy Waters, and Big Joe Turner.
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The Doors, Californian kings of psychedelic-blues rock, not only stood heads and shoulders above the peace and love hippy explosion of the sixties, but they were also proud to wear their influences on their sleeves by forwarding to the future by reconstructing the past. The early live shows of the band performed in 1967 at the likes of the legendary Matrix Club in San Francisco would feature the group playing two sets, both featuring a mix of band originals and blues covers done The Doors way. Material such as "I'm a King Bee" by Slim Harpo, "Who do you Love" by Bo Diddley, "Money (Thats what I want)" by Barrett Strong (a song that would stay in the live set for the duration of the bands life) and at The Winterland Ballroom over the Christmas festivities, "Mannish Boy" by Muddy Waters were rolled out to an adoring local fanbase. The classic "Backdoor Man" by Howlin Wolf would also find a place on the group's debut album. With all of the members of The Doors being long time blues fans more material was being worked up during rehearsals and added to the live shows along with new songs from The Doors forthcoming albums. The Doors walked it like they talked it and sadly listeners will never see the likes of them again. A wonderful mixture of blues and psychedelic rock, they proved that in order to meet the future you must never forget the past. Also featuring Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker, and Richard Berry.
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Way back in 1962, all roads led to Dartford in Kent when a coming together of influences would result in the formation of the world's greatest rock and roll band, The Rolling Stones. Mick Jagger, the singer, and Keith Richards, lead guitarist, were both fans of early rockers Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley, whilst rhythm guitarist and harmonica player Brian Jones and pianist Ian Stewart would be immersed in the blues that were coming from Chicago, the same influences would bring the original bassist Dick Taylor and drummer Tony Chapman to the party. Featuring Muddy Waters, Gene Allison, Walter Brown, Boogaloo And The Gallant Crew, Tampa Red, Big Bill Broonzy, Jimmy Reed, Will Bradley, The King Cole Trio, and Robert Johnson.
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