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Which one of these albums released in the Winter of 1968 is your favourite?

Robbie Robertson released his debut self-titled solo album on this day in 1987. It features contributions by Peter Gabriel, U2 and Martin Page. I love this album, it’s “comfort music”. “Broken Arrow” is my favourite track here. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #RobbieRobertson

Prince released his fifth studio album, “1999” on this day in 1982. This double album with its 11 tracks would become his commercial breakthrough. My favourite track off this album is “Little Red Corvette”. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #Prince

Stevie Wonder released his fifteenth studio album, “Talking Book” on this day in 1972. It earned Wonder his first career Grammy Awards. “Superstition” is my favourite track off this album. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #StevieWonder

Johnny Winter released his third studio album, “Second Winter” on this day in 1969. The album is famous, or should I say infamous for its three-sided LP format with a blank fourth side. What are your thoughts on this album? Favourite tracks? #JohnnyWinter

Ten Years After released their debut self-titled album on this day in 1967. It features some original Alvin Lee compositions and a number of blues covers. My favourite track is their cover of the Willie Dixon song, “Spoonful”. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #TenYearsAfter

Happy Birthday to Simon Le Bon, frontman and lyricist for Duran Duran, born in Bushey, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 68 years ago today. What are your favourite songs that showcase Simon Le Bon? #SimonLeBon

Happy Birthday to K. K. Downing, guitarist and songwriter, born in West Bromwich, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 75 years ago today. He co-founded Judas Priest with bassist Ian Hill in 1969. He left the band in 2011. What are your favourite songs that showcase K. K. Downing? #KKDowning

Name a band or artist that has a one-word name. (No THE…just a one-word name)

Free Bird and Blackbird are not available. What’s another great song that has a bird or a specific type of bird in the title?

Led Zeppelin released “Coda” on this day in 1982. It was a collection of rejected and live tracks from various sessions during the band’s twelve year career. Are you a fan of this album? Favourite tracks? #LedZeppelin

The J. Geils Band released their tenth studio album, “Freeze Frame” on this day in 1981. Produced by Seth Justman, it’s the band’s last album to feature singer Peter Wolf. The title track and “Angel in Blue” are my favourite songs off this album. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #JGeils

The Who released their sixth studio album, “Quadrophenia” on this day in 1973. This is one of my favourite albums. A 10/10, no-skip album, it doesn’t get any better than, “Love Reign O’er Me”. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #TheWho

What album would you definitely call a “classic rock” masterpiece? Machine Head by Deep Purple Your turn? 👊

There are some great books, movies and documentaries that are easily accessible these days due to streaming services. What’s a great book, movie or documentary about a band or artist that you would recommend to others?

Which one of these albums released in the Fall of 1967 is your favourite?

Paul Simon released his fourth solo album, “Still Crazy After All These Years” on this day in 1975. It would produce four hit singles and win the Grammy for Album of the Year. The title track is my favourite here. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #PaulSimon

Supertramp released their third album, “Crime of the Century” on this day in 1974. It’s a 10/10 no-skip album. My favourite track is “Hide in Your Shell”. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #Supertramp

Happy Birthday to Jon Anderson, born in Accrington, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 82 years ago today. He co-founded the band Yes with bassist Chris Squire in 1968. In 2017, he was inducted into the RRHOF as a member of Yes. What are your favourite songs that showcase Jon Anderson? #JonAnderson

It’s 1973 and you’ve been given the opportunity to create your own music festival using only six of these performers. Which six are you choosing?

Quote your favourite line from the lyrics of any song off this classic 1972 concept album… Just the beer light to guide us…

Rush released their sixth studio album, “Hemispheres” on this day in 1978. I love this album. “La Villa Strangiato is epic, and easily one of my favourite instrumentals. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #Rush

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) released their seventh studio album, “Out of the Blue” on this day in 1977. It’s probably my favourite album by the band. I still find myself turning up the volume every time “Turn to Stone” comes on. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #ELO

Roxy Music released their fifth studio album, “Siren” on this day in 1975. The opening track, “Love is the Drug” is my favourite track. What are your thoughts on this album? Favourite tracks? #RoxyMusic

Elton John released his tenth studio album, “Rock of the Westies” on this day in 1975. It marked what many believe was the final chapter of his seventies chart dominance. My favourite track is “Street Kids”. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #EltonJohn

Who’s the best singer you’ve ever seen live? For me, it’s Paul Rodgers with Bad Company… You? 👊

What’s a great song that uses sound effects? Sound effects enhance the narrative and adds atmosphere to a song… My pick: Back in the USSR-Beatles Your turn 👊

What’s a great song that has MUSIC in the title? Play that Funky Music-Wild Cherry Your turn 👊

Which one of these albums released in the spring of 1967 is your favourite?

The Moody Blues released their eighth studio album, “Seventh Sojourn” on this day in 1972. It is the first album by the band to top the in the United States. My favourite track is “Isn’t Life Strange”. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #MoodyBlues

Genesis released their second studio album, “Trespass” on this day in 1970. The closing track, “The Knife” is my favourite track here. Are you a fan of this album? Favourite tracks? #GenesisBand

The Lovin’ Spoonful released their debut album, “Do You Believe in Magic” on this day in 1965. Along with The Byrds, they helped bridge the gap between American folk-rock and the surging British Invasion sound. Thoughts? Favourite tracks?

Happy Friday Music Lovers… Whatever your plans are for the weekend, try to make time to listen to your favourite band or artist .

What is your all-time favourite live album? World Wide Live by Scorpions Your turn 👊

What song has an iconic or memorable opening line? A Day in the Life-Beatles I read the news today, oh boy… Your turn 👊

What band’s t-shirt was your favourite? I had a lot of great t-shirts, but my favourite was Crime of the Century-Supertramp Your turn 👊

Which one of these albums released in the winter of 1967 is your favourite?

The Sisters of Mercy released their third and final album, “Vision Thing” on this day in 1990. For me, it’s not as dark as their previous albums, but I still enjoy listening to it today. The title track and “More” are my favourite tracks off this album. Thoughts? Favourite tracks?

Al Stewart released his seventh studio album, “Year of the Cat” on this day in 1976. It was produced and engineered by Alan Parsons. I love this, it’s a comfort album. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #AlStewart

Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band released the album, “Night Moves” on this day in 1976. The title track and “Mainstreet” are my favourite tracks here. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #BobSeger

Elton John released his eleventh studio album, “Blue Moves” on this day in 1976. It is a moodier, darker album than previous releases. My favourite track is “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word”. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #EltonJohn

Led Zeppelin released the live soundtrack album, “The Song Remains the Same” on this day in 1976. I played this non-stop when it came out, but I discovered much later that it wasn’t the best representation of them at their live peak. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #LedZeppelin

Led Zeppelin released their second studio album, “Led Zeppelin II” on this day in 1969. I discovered this and their debut album within weeks of each other. Both albums changed my life. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #LedZeppelin

What’s a great song that has a woman’s name in the title? Maggie May by Rod Stewart… Your turn 👊

What live album do you think you’ve listened to the most? At Fillmore East by Allman Brothers… Your turn 👊

Which one of these albums released in the summer of 1966 is your favourite?

Simple Minds released their seventh studio album, “Once Upon a Time” on this day in 1985. “Sanctify Yourself” is my favourite track here. What are your thoughts on this album? Favourite tracks? #SimpleMinds

Meatloaf and Jim Steinman released their debut album, “Bat Out of Hell” on this day in 1977. Produced by Todd Rundgren, it would sell over 43 million copies worldwide. My favourite track is “Paradise by the Dashboard Light”. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #Meatloaf #JimSteinman

Kansas released their fourth studio album, “Leftoverture” on this day in 1976. This album has grown on me over the years. My favourite track is “Magnum Opus”. Thoughts? Favourite tracks? #KansasBand

Bob Dylan released his eleventh studio album, “New Morning” on this day in 1970. My favourite track is “If Not For You”. What are your thoughts on this album? Favourite tracks? #BobDylan