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Vic Johnson (musician)
Vic Johnson is an American rock guitarist best known for playing guitar with The BusBoys and later with Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas. He was influenced by Jimi Hendrix. He played in several bands throughout high school around the Colorado Springs, Colorado area. Originally from Security, Colorado, he moved to Los Angeles, California in the 1980s, where he joined The BusBoys, a predominantly African-American rock band. The band appeared in the film ''48 Hrs.'', performed on ''Saturday Night Live'', and recorded several albums with Arista Records. Johnson also took on several side projects during this decade including Sound Barrier, an all-black heavy metal band. Sound Barrier evolved into Total Eclipse, played clubs such as the Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, and toured across the country. During the 1990s Johnson was a session musician, but in 1997 he joined Sammy Hagar's band on the ''Marching to Mars'' world tour. Johnson continues to tour with members of Hagar's Waboritas. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moondance Jam
Moondance Jam is an annual rock and classic rock festival held in mid-July in the Leech Lake/ Chippewa National Forest Area near Walker, Minnesota. It is recognized as Minnesota's largest rock festival and a major classic rock festival in the United States. The Jam has gone from being a party for a few hundred family and friends back in 1992 to a rock 'n' roll and camping celebration that entertains tens of thousands today mainly because it has maintained a clean, safe and friendly atmosphere along with open festival seating for general admission ticket holders. History Early beginnings The Moondance Jam was started by Bill and Kathy Bieloh in 1992, when they sought a way to promote the riding stables that they owned. The first jam was a modest start featuring mostly regional acts, as well as The Blenders, spread out over two days. In 1993, the jam expanded and featured Head East and Badfinger, beginning a tradition of more established and popular classic rock acts. For the thir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whisky A Go Go
The Whisky a Go Go (informally nicknamed "the Whisky") is a historic nightclub in West Hollywood, California, United States. It is located at 8901 Sunset Boulevard on the Sunset Strip, corner North Clark Street, opposite North San Vicente Boulevard, northwest corner. The club has been the host for musicians and bands including Taj Mahal, Otis Redding, Hugh Masekela, Alice Cooper (who all recorded live albums there between 1966 and 1969), The Stooges, Parliament-Funkadelic, The Doors, Cheap Trick, Golden Earring, No Doubt, System of a Down, The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Chicago, Germs, Elton John, Oasis, Buffalo Springfield, Steppenwolf, Van Halen, Johnny Rivers, X, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, KISS, Guns N' Roses, Death, AC/DC, Linkin Park, Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Stryper, and Phil Seymour. History In 1958, the first Whisky a Go Go in the United States opened in Chicago, Illinois, on the corner of Rush and Chestnut streets. It has been called the first real Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
African-American Guitarists
African Americans (also referred to as Black Americans and Afro-Americans) are an ethnic group consisting of Americans with partial or total ancestry from sub-Saharan Africa. The term "African American" generally denotes descendants of enslaved Africans who are from the United States. While some Black immigrants or their children may also come to identify as African-American, the majority of first generation immigrants do not, preferring to identify with their nation of origin. African Americans constitute the second largest racial group in the U.S. after White Americans, as well as the third largest ethnic group after Hispanic and Latino Americans. Most African Americans are descendants of enslaved people within the boundaries of the present United States. On average, African Americans are of West/Central African with some European descent; some also have Native American and other ancestry. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, African immigrants generally do not self-iden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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1963 Births
Events January * January 1 – Bogle–Chandler case: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation scientist Dr. Gilbert Bogle and Mrs. Margaret Chandler are found dead (presumed poisoned), in bushland near the Lane Cove River, Sydney, Australia. * January 2 – Vietnam War – Battle of Ap Bac: The Viet Cong win their first major victory. * January 9 – A total penumbral lunar eclipse is visible in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and is the 56th lunar eclipse of Lunar Saros 114. Gamma has a value of −1.01282. It occurs on the night between Wednesday, January 9 and Thursday, January 10, 1963. * January 13 – 1963 Togolese coup d'état: A military coup in Togo results in the installation of coup leader Emmanuel Bodjollé as president. * January 17 – A last quarter moon occurs between the penumbral lunar eclipse and the annular solar eclipse, only 12 hours, 29 minutes after apogee. * January 19 – Soviet spy Ghe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Space Between (album)
''Space Between'' is the eighteenth studio album by American rock singer Sammy Hagar, and the first studio album to credit Sammy Hagar and the Circle. This album was released on May 10, 2019, by BMG. The album was produced by Hagar, Jaimeson Durr and guitarist Vic Johnson, and debuted at No. 4 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, making it Hagar's second highest charting album to date. Track listing Personnel Sammy Hagar and the Circle * Michael Anthony – bass guitar, backing vocals *Jason Bonham – drums, percussion, backing vocals * Sammy Hagar – lead vocals * Vic Johnson – guitar, backing vocals Additional musicians * Audie DeLone – keyboards * Ian Hatton – additional guitar *Brett Tuggle – keyboards Production * Steven Campodonico – engineer * Jaimeson Durr – producer, recording, mixing * Sammy Hagar – producer * Ian Hatton – engineer * Alan Howarth – engineer *Ted Jensen Ted Jensen (born September 19, 1954) is an American mastering engin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Livin' It Up!
''Livin' It Up!'' is the fourteenth semi-based "lifestyle" studio album by Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas. While writing with Kenny Chesney and covering Toby Keith, Hagar began singing about enjoying the life of a beach dweller. It was vaguely reminiscent of Jimmy Buffett's career, and Hagar even used this time as an opportunity to meet more easy-going party fans as he went on a brief tour with Chesney. Song information *" I Love This Bar" was previously recorded by Toby Keith for his 2003 album ''Shock'n Y'all''. *" Rainy Day Women #12 & 35" is a cover of a Bob Dylan song, originally released on his 1966 album '' Blonde on Blonde''. *The first version of the song "Halfway to Memphis" was recorded for the Hagar's album '' Not 4 Sale''. *"Let Me Take You There" was called "I'll Take You There" when it was recorded by the soul/gospel family band the Staple Singers. The song was included on the group's 1972 album '' Be Altitude: Respect Yourself''. Track listing Personnel * Sammy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Not 4 Sale (Sammy Hagar Album)
''Not 4 Sale'' is the thirteenth studio album by American rock singer Sammy Hagar, and the second album by Hagar's backup band The Waboritas. As it was released in the US on Hagar's own Cabo Wabo Music label, problems arose with distribution; the release date passed without copies being delivered to several national retail chains. It peaked at #11 on the ''Billboard'' Independent Albums chart. Song information *"Stand Up" was originally written by Hagar for the film '' Rock Star''. It appears here with new lyrics. *The studio version of "Hallelujah" is included as the only studio track on '' Live: Hallelujah''. Hagar wanted to give the song another commercial chance since the ''Not 4 Sale'' release was plagued with distribution problems. *"Halfway to Memphis" was later re-recorded as a country song for the ''Livin' It Up!'' album. *"Whole Lotta Zep" is a re-working/medley of three Led Zeppelin songs: "Whole Lotta Love", "Black Dog", and "Kashmir". Critical reception AllMusic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ten 13
''Ten 13'' is the twelfth solo studio album by American rock singer Sammy Hagar. The title is his date of birth (October 13). It was released on October 24, 2000 by Beyond Music. Song information *"Tropic of Capricorn" has an instrumental bonus tacked on the end called "Maui Wowie". Track listing Personnel *Sammy Hagar: lead vocals, guitar *Vic Johnson (musician), Victor Johnson: guitar *Jesse Harms: keyboards *Mona Gnader: bass *David Lauser: drums ;Additional personnel *Roy Rogers (guitarist), Roy Rogers: slide guitar on "The Real Deal" ''Live and Raw in Cabo'' ''Ten 13'' was sold with a different bonus disc at both Best Buy and Circuit City (1949–2009 company), Circuit City retail stores. The mini-CDs were recorded at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre (Maryland Heights, Missouri), Riverport Amphitheater outside of St. Louis, Missouri, on July 21, 2000. Best Buy disc #"Intro" - 0:25 #"Three Lock Box" (Hagar) - 3:12 #"Both Sides Now" (Hagar/Harms) - 3:44 Circuit C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Voodoo
''Red Voodoo'' is the eleventh studio album by American rock musician Sammy Hagar, and his first album to feature his band the Waboritas. This album was released on March 23, 1999, by MCA Records. When Hagar finished touring in support of his ''Marching to Mars'' album, he recorded this album. ''Red Voodoo'' is an extension of the party atmosphere that permeated Hagar's concerts on that tour and the album contains a party-vibe. "Mas Tequila" was the lead single and alluded to Hagar's other career endeavor, as his Cabo Wabo tequila was being distributed throughout the United States. Song information * "Don't Fight It (Feel It)" was performed live by another of Hagar's bands, Los Tres Gusanos, before it was released on ''Red Voodoo''.(Unofficial recording, Disc Track listing Personnel * Sammy Hagar: lead vocals and guitar * Vic Johnson (musician), Victor Johnson: guitar * Jesse Harms: keyboards * Mona Gnader: bass guitar * David Lauser: drums Additional personnel * Roy Roge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Bonham
Jason John Bonham (born 15 July 1966) is an English drummer. He is the son of late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. Since his father's death in September 1980, he has performed with the surviving three members of Led Zeppelin on several occasions, including the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert at O2 arena in London in December 2007. Biography and musical career Early years Bonham could play drums skillfully at the age of five, and appeared with his father in the film '' The Song Remains the Same'', drumming on a scaled-down kit. At 15, he joined his first band, Airrace. In 1985, he joined Virginia Wolf, making two albums and touring the US supporting the Firm. In 1988, Bonham joined Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page for his '' Outrider'' album and tour. In May of the same year, Bonham appeared with the three surviving members of Led Zeppelin for a performance at Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary concert in New York City. In 1989, Bonham appeared as a special guest at the Mos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Van Halen
Van Halen ( ) was an American rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. Credited with "restoring hard rock to the forefront of the music scene", Van Halen was known for its energetic live shows and for the virtuosity of its lead guitarist, Eddie Van Halen. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. From 1974 until 1985, Van Halen consisted of Eddie Van Halen; Eddie's brother, drummer Alex Van Halen; vocalist David Lee Roth; and bassist/vocalist Michael Anthony. Upon its release in 1978, the band's self-titled debut album reached No. 19 on the ''Billboard'' pop music charts and would sell over 10 million copies in the U.S. By 1982, the band released four more albums ('' Van Halen II'', ''Women and Children First'', '' Fair Warning'', and ''Diver Down''), all of which have since been certified multi-platinum. By the early 1980s, Van Halen was one of the most successful rock acts of the day. The album ''1984'' was a commercial success with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
