Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Fifteen kittens mythical rock

What local bands were born some of the most popular current rates? What are the sanctuaries of the rock and any good music lover should know about? The British magazine NME has made a selection of fifteen establishments "most legendary" for lovers of guitar playing. In this way, they explain, try to pay tribute to the gambling halls that host live music and underline, are disappearing.

Some of those who quote, in fact, have already closed their doors forever. 100 Club: In his London stage bands like The Libertines, Pete Doherty to the front, perfected his style before tackling wider arenas. The Troubadoour: It seems unbelievable that this tiny pub located in West London has hosted performances by Bob Dylan (1962), Paul Simon (1965) and Jimi Hendrix (1966).

At one time was the epicenter of the new folk scene. Currently, a new generation of songwriters like Jack Penate and Jamie T have taken their scenarios. Black Swan: Its walls served for the first time the band The Clash, back in 1976, opening for the Sex Pistols. The restaurant in Sheffield, after the name has changed to Boardwalk, but it's still a landmark of the genre and has offered its space for live bands such as AC / DC or Arctic Monkeys.

In fact, the latter have become a symbol of the room. Apollo Theater: Located in the neighborhood of Harlem in New York, in the beginning was a springboard for black figures like Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, Billie Holiday and Stevie Wonder. More recently, it has opened its doors to other genres like pop rock of The Strokes and Gorillaz, but in his program always included a concert of soul music, funk and jazz to which numerous tourists.

Cavern Club: It was at this joint in Liverpool where The Beatles gathered their first groups of fans and gained a certain reputation. Cracking the famous came to play in 292 chances there between 1961 and 1963. Budokan Hall: It is the only concert hall ranking Japanese. In 1966, The Beatles began their tour Japan in this room.

A large group of artists who have performed there after participated in the album Live at The Budokan. In this you can hear the voices of Blur, Bob Dylan, Avril Lavigne, Chic and Cheap Trick. Astoria: This room known for years for being the mecca of the gay night in London, was demolished in 2010 after a development project.

But before this happened, The Libertines, Oasis, The Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam or Nirvana offered from there sounds. Whisky A Go Go: It was opened in 1964 and since its inception it became one of the landmarks in Hollywood to see the dancers dance with can-can. In addition, groups like The Byrds or Love performed regularly in local, and The Doors were one of the local bands.

Madison Square Gardens: The New Yorker plaza was home to one of the concerts with more attendees in the world and starred in 1972 by Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones. In the summer, the gardens often provide an interesting program. The Hollywood Bowl: During the summer months this large auditorium becomes the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

For a time was the favorite room of The Beatles, who recorded there The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl between 1964 and 1965. Morrissey, former lead singer of The Smiths, also recorded a job in this place, which was the scene of some spectacular 4th of July celebrations. Roxy: Located in the popular Avenue Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, was opened in 1973 under the direction of record producer Lou Adler and recorded music executive David Geffen.

In addition to a legendary performance of Guns N 'Roses, has hosted the likes of Prince, Bob Dylan, David Bowie and the first performance of Red Hot Chili Peppers. Sin-E: It was a tiny cafe located in the East Village of Manhattan. It was immortalized by Jeff Buckley concert, who played there regularly lured and its dependencies to be responsible for some labels.

CBGB: In 2006 closed its doors, but this joint for years New York represented the spirit of punk rock and then the new wave. Some of the names that signed their concert programs with Television, Blondie and The Ramones. Currently the site is occupied by a clothing store. Leeds Uni: The Read is best known because it was recorded inside one of the greatest live albums of all time: the Live at Leeds for the band The Who, which featured version of Summertime Blues and a reprint cutting 14 minutes My generation.

The Treasury: One of the pub that did not survive 2000. Located in Manchester, was born in 1982 with the aim of becoming a small concert hall and said that Madonna held there one of his first shows in Britain. Over time, became the focus of the meeting of the acid house scene. After passing from hand to hand, the last owner, bankrupt, closed in 1997.

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