Category Archives: rock

an instant classic of the genre (Film: Metallica & San Francisco Symphony – S&M2 – Metallica, 2019)

Posted on October 13, 2019 by admin

Our local cinematheque took part in the worldwide launch of the film of the June 2019 “S&M2” concert of Metallica together the San Francisco Philharmonic Orchestra this weekend. So I had the opportunity to be among the first viewers of … Continue reading →

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the giant of the drummers (documentary: Beware of Mr. Baker, 2012)

Posted on December 30, 2013 by admin

Ginger Baker is not only one of the greatest drummers ever but also a character who waits for a movie to be made about him. One day maybe a fiction movie will be made, until them we have ‘Beware of … Continue reading →

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June 27, 1970

Posted on June 27, 2011 by admin

(video source whatiship73) It was my birth today and I am 58 now. I cannot however forget another June 27, 41 years ago. In 1970 in Bucharest, Romania, Blood, Sweat & Tears were on a ‘good will’ tour during the … Continue reading →

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Jimi Hendrix – 40 years after

Posted on September 18, 2010 by admin

I do not remember exactly the moment, but it’s very probable that I learned about Jimi Hendrix’s death exactly 40 years ago from Cornel Chiriac’s Metronom broadcasts at Radio Free Europe. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hSW67ySCio (video source vwontheautobahn) Hendrix was an exceptionally gifted … Continue reading →

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35 de ani fara Cornel

Posted on March 3, 2010 by admin

Pe 4 martie se implines 35 de ani de cand Cornel Chiriac a fost asasinat la Munchen. Pentru generatia mea si generatiile apropriate Cornel a fost una dintre figurile formative si un simbol. Dupa ce a incercat sa promoveze in … Continue reading →

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Bela Kamocsa (1944 – 2010)

Posted on January 17, 2010 by admin

Bela Kamocsa died last week. He was the founder of the Romanian rock band ‘Phoenix’ in the 60s, at a time when doing rock meant in Romania not only music but also a political stand. The band played an important … Continue reading →

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