The time Bob Dylan was wandering around Long Branch
It was ten years ago, July 23rd, 2009, when Long Branch police got a call about an old man walking in the rain, peering through the windows of a vacant house. Continue reading…
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March 26th, 1975 - The film 'Tommy' premieres in London theaters today. The movie is based on The Who's 1969 rock opera album by the same name. Later in the year the film would go on to win the award...
View ArticleBob Dylan Announces New Three-CD Set, 'Triplicate'
Bob Dylan will once again dip into the Great American Songbook for another set of standards. Continue reading…
View ArticleI never miss Dylan tributes by NJ's Pat Guadagno — Watch Thurs.
He's keeping Bobfest, which I host every year, alive in spirit, airing this fantastic 2010 film of the performance. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe night Big Joe hangs out at Bob Dylan's house
It was about 2:00 a.m. on a September evening of Labor day weekend some 30 plus years ago when after a day of golfing and an adult beverage or two... Continue reading…
View ArticleThe night Dylan was wandering Long Branch, Big Joe knows why
It was a stormy, dark, late afternoon July 23rd, 2009 and Bob Dylan was in New Jersey scheduled to perform later that night at The Lakewood Blue Claws stadium with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp....
View ArticleJersey Celebrating Bob Dylan’s 80th Birthday
This Monday, May 24, 2021 will be Bob Dylan’s 80th birthday. Bob Dylan is the epitome of Rock n Roll and some say he is the most prolific songwriter ever Continue reading…
View ArticleYou might be surprised who wrote your favorite song
I was looking at the music charts and recently Susanna Hoffs from the Bangles celebrated a birthday, she turned 62 . Susanna, if you remember, sings lead on the hit Manic Monday. Manic Monday was...
View ArticleThis is the best New Jersey tribute to Bob Dylan
For years around the 24th of May, (Bob Dylan’s birthday) New Jersey throws an amazing birthday tribute to Rock and Roll legend Bob Dylan. Continue reading…
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January 28th 1968 - The Supremes appear on British TV's Sunday Night at the London Palladium with Tom Jones and Des O'Connor. 1978 - The Fleetwood Mac album 'Rumours' went to No.1 on the US album...
View ArticleJoin Big Joe Henry for BobFest 2012, Thursday, May 24th at the Count Basie...
Join Big Joe for BobFest with Pat Guadagno and Tired Horses with special guests as they celebrate the music and 71st birthday of Rock & Roll icon Bob Dylan! Continue reading…
View ArticleBob Dylan , Rock and Roll Icon?
This Thursday May 24th Rock and Roll icon Bob Dylan celebrates his 71rst birthday. What is amazing about Bob Dylan is that his music has spanned over 6 decades and Continue reading…
View ArticleBruce Springsteen To Compose New US National Anthem?
Could "The Boss" be the new Francis Scott Key? Do you think Bruce Springsteen is the best choice to create the new National Anthem? Take our poll and share your thoughts Continue reading…
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July 8th 1967 - The Monkees kick off their 29-date tour with The Jimi Hendrix Experience as an opening act. However, Hendrix was eventually dropped after just six shows Continue reading…
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July 27th 1968 - Cass Elliot attempts a solo career following the break up of The Mamas and the Papas with her version of 'Dream a Little Dream of Me'. It would be the most successful version of the...
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September 14th 1968 - While on tour in the UK, Roy Orbison's house in Nashville burns down, and he losses his two oldest sons to the fire. An official from the scene of the fire later said that...
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September 15th 1968 - The Doors are forced to perform without Jim Morrison at a concert in Amsterdam. While Jefferson Airplane was performing 'Plastic Fantastic Lover', Morrison, stoned on some...
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October 6th 1969 - George Harrison's hits a milestone in his career when his song 'Something' was released as the "A" side of a Beatles' 45, a first for Harrison. Along with Lennon...
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The Rolling Stones - Photo by Len Trievnor / Getty Images January 25th, 1963 - The Rolling Stones play at the Ricky Tick Club at a Hotel in the town of Windsor, Berkshirehire, UK. It is the first...
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March 8th, 1965 - David Bowie makes his television debut. It's on a UK program called "Gadzooks! It's All Happening" and was with The Manish Boys. They performed their single 'I Pity...
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