Rock's Diamond Year: Celebrating London's Music Heritage

This book explores the music history of London clubs that were the engine rooms for British rock n roll, including the Rolling Stones, the Who, Rod Stewart, Pink Floyd, the Faces, David Bowie, and the Yardbirds. The Ealing Blues Club sparked a musical revolution that grew further at Twickenham's Eel Pie Island and Richmond's Crawdaddy Club, vital in the careers of The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, Eric Clapton, The Who, Cream, and many more. ROCK S DIAMOND YEAR will celebrate the UK's unique contribution to rock and pop music 60 years on from 1962, led by The Ealing Club Community Interest Company.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 156 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2022
Publisher: Aurora Metro Publications

Celebrating Rock's 60th Birthday, from the formation of the Rolling Stones and the heyday of the British Invasion to the spawning of the Reading Festival, this book explores the music history of the London clubs that were the engine rooms for British rock n roll. The Rolling Stones, the Who, Rod Stewart, Pink Floyd, The Faces, David Bowie, and The Yardbirds are amongst the many acts who performed on the London club circuit at venues such as The Ealing Club, The Crawdaddy Club, The Bull's Head, The Half Moon, The Ricky Tick, The Marquee, The 100 Club, and the infamous Eel Pie Island Hotel. We revisit the days when Eric Clapton was God and Rock ruled the world. Play it Loud! Why is 2022 Rock's Diamond Year? On March 17th, 1962, Alexis Korner and Cyril Davies started the EALING BLUES CLUB. The first UK gig devoted to electric blues music. Musicologists agree that this event was the catalyst that would define British Rock music. The Ealing Blues Club sparked a musical revolution that grew further at Twickenham's Eel Pie Island and Richmond's Crawdaddy Club, 3 venues that were vital in the careers of: The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds/ Eric Clapton, The Who, Cream, and many more. Elsewhere in 1962, there were rumblings of a cultural shift with The Beatles, Dusty Springfield, The Animals, Marshall Amplification, and many others setting the tone for what became the UK's most significant cultural export... Rock & Pop Music. 60 years on from 1962, and ROCK S DIAMOND YEAR will celebrate the UK's unique contribution to what has become a global music form. The initiative is led by The Ealing Club Community Interest Company, set up to champion West London music heritage while inspiring new music opportunity for the future. www.rocksdiamondyear.com WRITERS Introduction by Ralph Brookfield Th.

The Ealing Blues Club was a pivotal moment in the history of British Rock music, as it marked the beginning of a musical revolution that would shape the genre for years to come. Founded by Alexis Korner and Cyril Davies on March 17th, 1962, the club was the first in the UK to dedicate itself to electric blues music, a genre that had been largely ignored by the mainstream music industry. The Ealing Blues Club's influence was immediate, and it quickly became a hub for emerging musicians and bands looking to make their mark on the music scene. The club's reputation grew, and it soon attracted some of the biggest names in rock music, including The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, Eric Clapton, and Cream. The Rolling Stones, in particular, were a huge hit at the Ealing Blues Club, and their performances there helped to cement their status as one of the greatest rock bands of all time. The club's influence extended beyond its doors, as it helped to shape the sound and style of British Rock music. The Ealing Blues Club's emphasis on electric blues and its commitment to promoting emerging talent helped to inspire a new generation of musicians who would go on to define the genre. The club's legacy continues to be felt today, as it remains a symbol of the power of music to inspire and transform. Its impact on the music industry and on British culture cannot be overstated, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of supporting and promoting emerging talent.

Weight: 220g
Dimension: 128 x 199 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913641221