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Wildy
@wildrock.bsky.social
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Radio DJ on RNIB Connect Radio and Cirencester Radio. Self appointed ambassador for Classic Rock to the Cotswolds,Uk.
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The Rock Years
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January 22, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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#classicrock #family #rogerchapman
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The wild story of Family, the British hellraisers that John Lennon loved and Middle America hated — Louder
Prog? Rock? Blues? Family were a square peg in the round hole of early 70s rock
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January 22, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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#classicrock #femalerockbands
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The story of forgotten rock pioneers Fanny — Louder
Before the Runaways and the Go-Gos was Fanny – the all-female band David Bowie called “extraordinary”
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January 22, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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#classicrock #ericclapton #jackbruce
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Eric Clapton was Cream’s biggest star, but Jack Bruce sang most of the band’s classic tracks — Guitar World
In later years, Bruce jokingly referred to Cream as Da Creams, in a nod to the band’s supergroup status
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January 22, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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#whitesnake #davidcoverdale #berniemarsden
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How Whitesnake made a cult R&B song their own – and got the blessing of the soul icon who wrote it — Louder
In 1978 Whitesnake turned a Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland chestnut into one of blues rock’s greatest anthems
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January 22, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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#classicrock
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These 13 bands were hyped as the Next Big Thing. They really weren't — BBC Music Magazine
From 'New Beatles' to manufactured superstars, these 13 bands were handed the keys to rock’s kingdom... but failed to deliver January 18, 2026 The music industry is an insatiable machine that requires...
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January 22, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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#progrock
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Love 1970s prog rock? Try these 15 brilliant modern prog bands — BBC Music Magazine
Genesis and King Crimson may be no more, but these 15 bands are keeping the prog rock flame burning brightly January 15, 2026 Punk is dead. Hurrah! And, with it, the prescriptive notion that all popul...
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January 22, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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#ledzep #jimmypage #classicrock
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Jimmy Page:
The guitar god answers questions from Uncut readers – and Brian May! – about Led Zeppelin, The Yardbirds and his session work This article originally appeared in Uncut’s December 2014 issue By Jimmy P...
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January 22, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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#ironmaiden #steveharris #classicrock
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Iron Maiden legend Steve Harris on 50 years of heavy metal - and what comes next — Louder
Steve Harris discusses the band's amazing career, celebrating 50 years and what the future may yet hold for metal's most celebrated band
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January 22, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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#lotr #middleearth
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Tolkien Rock: the 17 greatest songs about Middle-earth, ranked — BBC Music Magazine
From pastoral folk to thunderous metal, explore 17 legendary tracks that successfully translated J.R.R. Tolkien’s high-fantasy mythology into rock history January 09, 2026 The marriage between J.R.R. ...
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January 22, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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#classicrock #progrock
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1973 in prog rock: the 15 albums that made '73 prog paradise — BBC Music Magazine
From Mellotrons to mind-expanding epics, these 15 albums show why 1973 was prog rock’s boldest, brightest, most adventurous year January 07, 2026 When was prog rock's annus mirabilis? The peak of prog...
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January 22, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Lost 1970s classics: 15 forgotten gems from the album's golden decade — BBC Music Magazine
Discover 15 hidden gems from the 1970s: forgotten classics that reveal the decade’s richest, weirdest, and most beautiful musical surprises January 01, 2026 The 1970s was the golden age of the album –...
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January 22, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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#southernrock
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Southern Rock: the 21 greatest albums of all time, ranked — BBC Music Magazine
From swampy blues to triple-guitar assaults, these 21 essential records define the soul, grit, and enduring legacy of the American South December 31, 2025 Southern rock is more than a geography; it is...
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January 22, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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Here are 13 iconic songs from otherwise pretty poor albums — BBC Music Magazine
Greatness in the ruins: 15 times when a single majestic song way outshone its failing album January 06, 2026 Sometimes a single spark of genius survives an otherwise disastrous session. Whether it's a...
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January 22, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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15 huge 1970s bands that no one talks about anymore — BBC Music Magazine
They ruled radio, sold millions, and filled arenas – yet history quietly moved on without them. Welcome to the world of the forgotten Seventies stars January 06, 2026 The 1970s was a decade of massive...
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January 22, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Alice Cooper's "No More Mr. Nice Guy" ('73)...From "Billion Dollar Babies". Please stay safe. Always a pleasure, folks. Good night everybody. 🎸🥁🎧🎤😡🇺🇸💿🙏🌙😴💤🛌 #ClassicRock #70s #HardRock #GlamRock #ClassicAlbums www.youtube.com/watch?v=huKb...
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January 7, 2026 at 7:34 AM
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#70sTop30 24

Don’t Fear (The Reaper) |
Blue Oyster Cult | 1976

It’s a classic but it’s a classic for a reason. And I know it’s sacrilege but I do prefer the single edit, no messing about but long enough to say all it needs to say.

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January 7, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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#MusicChallenge
#januarymusicchallenge

Day 7 : A Song From The Rolling Stones

Sympathy For The Devil

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The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil (Official Video) [4K]
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January 7, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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January 7, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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Genius... or garbage? Rock’s 17 most polarizing bands — BBC Music Magazine
Love them or loathe them, these 17 rock titans split fans and critics down the middle January 04, 2026 Some bands are easy to love. Others? Not so much. The ones that divide opinion tend to have quali...
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January 7, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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#greatestalbums
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The 21 greatest albums of 1974, the year rock lost its innocence — BBC Music Magazine
1974: The year rock got heavy, greasy, and glam, mastering the art of the stadium and the studio alike January 02, 2026 1974 was the year when the utopian dreams of the sixties finally curdled into a ...
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January 7, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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#direstraits
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The tangled story of Dire Straits, the million-selling band who quit at the height of their fame — Louder
How Dire Straits went from the pubs of London to become one of the biggest bands of the 1980s
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January 7, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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#yes #ownerofalonelyheart
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How Owner Of A Lonely Heart transformed Yes from washed-up 70s prog band into 80s superstars — Louder
The song that marked one of rock’s great reinventions
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January 7, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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#motorhead
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The ultimate Motorhead playlist (as picked by Metallica, Judas Priest and more) — Louder
We asked some of metal's biggest names to share which Motorhead songs mean most to them
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January 7, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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#heart #nancywilson
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Nancy Wilson knew Heart had to adapt to survive the excesses of the 1980s – but she didn’t expect their greatest success — Guitar World
Heart's self-titled 1985 album was just what the doctor ordered, ushering in a triumphant second act for the iconic Seattle rockers
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January 7, 2026 at 11:14 AM