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Classic Rock Junky AKA Todd James
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An appreciation for all genres of music, especially Classic Rock. #ClassicRock #RockNRoll #Classicvinyl #MusicSky #BreakfastCrew #StrongerTogether #BlueCrew #Resist #BlueStormMovement #BlueStormFriendsVote
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Random Rock Song of the Night

Achilles Last Stand, By Led Zeppelin

Robert Plant wrote the lyrics about his travels throughout Morocco, Greece, and Spain. The music was inspired by Flamenco and Moroccan traditions.

#ClassicRock #RockNRoll

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Led Zeppelin - Achilles last stand live Knebworth August 4th 1979 (Remastered)
YouTube video by Martin Frecha
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Now playing 🎶🎧 my first of today

The Rolling Stones – Goat's Head Soup

Favourite tracks

Dancing With Mr. D.
Coming Down Again
Angie

#Nowplaying #MusicSky #Vinylsky
#70smusic #Vinylrecords
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
November 9, 1974

Bachman-Turner Overdrive become just the second Canadian band to hit #1 in America when "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" claims the top spot.

The first to do it was another Randy Bachman band: The Guess Who with "American Woman" in 1970.

#ClassicVinyl

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Bachman Turner Overdrive - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet 1974 Video Sound HQ
YouTube video by NEA ZIXNH
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November 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
November 9, 1974

Carole King's album Wrap Around Joy, featuring the hit "Jazzman," goes to #1 in America. 🎶🎤🤘

#ClassicVinyl
#MusicSky

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Jazzman - Carole King (81.121.01)
YouTube video by ElectronicCinema
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November 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Bravo! 🤩 👏👏👏

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Sweet Home Alabama | Karolina Protsenko - Violin Cover
YouTube video by Karolina Protsenko - Violin Music
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November 9, 2025 at 3:10 AM
November 8, 1971

Led Zeppelin IV - the one with "Stairway To Heaven" - is released.

Many consider their fourth album the greatest album in rock.

What do you think of this album? Post your opinion 👇

#ClassicRock
#RockNRoll
#ClassicVinyl
#MusicSky

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Stairway to Heaven Live
YouTube video by OLD TAPES
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November 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
November 7, 1943

Joni Mitchell is born Roberta Joan Anderson in Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada.

Mitchell became known for her lyrics and unconventional compositions, which grew to incorporate elements of pop, jazz, rock. 🎶🎤🤘

#ClassicVinyl
#MusicSky

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Joni Mitchell ~ Big Yellow Taxi + Both Sides Now (BBC - 1969)
YouTube video by Boston 4 Evaa
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November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
November 6, 1982

Soft Cell's version of Tainted Love achieved the longest unbroken run on the UK charts when it logged its 43rd week in the Top 100. 🎶🎤🤘

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Soft Cell - Tainted Love (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by SoftCellVEVO
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November 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
November 6, 1965

Fontella Bass performs her hit "Rescue Me" on the ABC-TV program Shindig! 🎶🎤🤘

#ClassicVinyl
#MusicSky

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Fontella Bass Rescue Me Shindig
YouTube video by siciliapop
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November 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Jimmy the Exploder
YouTube video by The White Stripes - Topic
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November 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
November 6, 1976

Blue Öyster Cult land their biggest hit as "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" peaks at #12 in the US. The song is not about suicide, but about reuniting with loved ones in the afterlife.

#ClassicRock
#RockNRoll
#ClassicVinyl
#MusicSky

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Don't Fear the Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult
YouTube video by wearyoldman
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November 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Stevie Nicks
Rhiannon - Fleetwood Mac | The Midnight Special
YouTube video by The Midnight Special
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November 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Jimi Hendrix 1967
Jimi Hendrix - The Wind Cries Mary- TV Appearance , Stockholm 1967. Colourised
YouTube video by Seedy Jeezus
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November 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM
November 5, 1970

Led Zeppelin release "Immigrant Song" in the US.

It was released by Atlantic Records with the B-side "Hey, Hey, What Can I Do" and reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. 🎶🎤🎸🤘

#ClassicRock
#RockNRoll
#ClassicVinyl
#MusicSky

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Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song (Live 1972) (Official Video)
YouTube video by Led Zeppelin
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November 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM
November 3, 1963

Louie Louie by The Kingsmen entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

#ClassicVinyl
#MusicSky

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NEW 📀 Louie Louie - The Kingsmen {DES Stereo} 1963
YouTube video by Smurfstools Oldies Music Time Machine
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November 3, 2025 at 10:37 PM
November 3, 1979

The Eagles' sixth album, The Long Run, hits #1 in America, where it stays for the rest of 1979.

#ClassicVinyl
#MusicSky

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Eagles - The Long Run - 4k Remastered
YouTube video by Dr.Watson
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November 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
November 2, 1944

Keith Emerson of Emerson, Lake & Palmer is born in Todmorden, Yorkshire, England, where his family has been evacuated during World War II. He grows up in Worthing, Sussex, learning classical piano but later expanding into rock and jazz.

#ClassicVinyl

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Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Lucky Man (Live)
YouTube video by EMERSONLAKEVEVO
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November 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
November 1, 1962

Anthony Kiedis (lead singer of Red Hot Chili Peppers) is born in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

With over 120 million records sold worldwide, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are one of the top-selling bands of all time.🎶🎤🤘

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Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication - Live at Slane Castle
YouTube video by 000Christoph000
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November 1, 2025 at 10:58 AM
October 31, 1975

Queen release their single “Bohemian Rhapsody” from their fourth studio album, A Night at the Opera.

The song peaked at number 9 on The Billboard Hot 100. 🎶🎤🤘

#ClassicRock
#RockNRoll
#ClassicVinyl
#MusicSky

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Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody (Live at Rock Montreal, 1981) [HD]
YouTube video by Vander
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October 31, 2025 at 1:51 PM
October 30, 1939

Grace Slick (of Jefferson Airplane) is born in Highland Park, Illinois.

She was a prominent figure in San Francisco's psychedelic music scene with Slick providing vocals on several iconic songs, including 'Somebody to Love' and'White Rabbit'.
#ClassicRock

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Jefferson Airplane - White Rabbit, Live from Woodstock 1969 [HD] (Lyrics).
YouTube video by LPRoad2revolution
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October 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
October 30, 1998

All four original members of Black Sabbath reunited momentarily to play 'Paranoid' on US TV's David Letterman Show. 🎶🎤🎸🤘

#RockNRoll
#MusicSky

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Black Sabbath Performs "Paranoid" | David Letterman
YouTube video by Letterman
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October 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
October 29, 1971

Duane Allman of The Allman Brothers Band was killed when he lost control of his motorcycle on a Macon, Georgia street while trying to swerve to avoid a tractor-trailer. He was three weeks shy of his 25th birthday.🎸

#ClassicRock
#RockNRoll
#ClassicVinyl

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The Allman Brothers Band - Full Concert | Live at Fillmore East (1970)
YouTube video by Allman Brothers on MV
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October 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Robert Plant, Linda Ronstadt, and Ronnie Wood, 1976.
October 29, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Bob Seger and Bruce Springsteen backstage in Detroit, 1978.
October 29, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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Led Zeppelin at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 1977.
Photo- Michael Putland/Getty Images.
October 29, 2025 at 12:35 AM
October 28, 1969

The Guess Who's "Laughing" is certified Gold. 🎶🎤🤘

Interesting song and band facts included in the video. 👇

#ClassicRock
#RockNRoll
#ClassicVinyl
#MusicSky

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Pop-up Video: The Guess Who perform 'Laughing' | From the Vaults
YouTube video by CBC
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October 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM