Stanley Booth, born on January 5, 1942, in Waycross, Georgia, was a distinguished American music journalist renowned for his in-depth chronicles of Southern musicians and the rock ‘n’ roll scene. He earned a degree in English and art history from Memphis State University in 1963, where he developed a lifelong friendship with fellow student Jim Dickinson1.
Full steam ahead, Mister Boatswain, full steam ahead
“Yellow Submarine” is a song by the Beatles, released on their 1966 album “Revolver.” Written primarily by Paul McCartney and credited to the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership, the song was sung by Ringo Starr and is known for its whimsical lyrics and catchy melody. It also served as the title track for the band’s 1968 animated film and its soundtrack album.
I see a line of cars and they’re all painted black, With flowers and my love, both never to come back
“Paint It, Black” is a song by The Rolling Stones, released as a single on May 7, 1966 and later included on their fourth studio album, “Aftermath.” The song is notable for its distinctive sitar riff played by Brian Jones, which gives it a unique and Eastern-inspired sound. “Paint It, Black” was released as a single in May 1966 and quickly climbed the charts. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and the UK Singles Chart.
With its pleasant sub-tropical climate and beautiful backdrop, the beaches are a perfect place to cool down on a hot day. Check out Catalan and Sandy Bay, or the Eastern/Western beaches to take a dip. Oh, and make sure to keep an eye out for the Dolphins!
The Rock of Gibraltar is a monolithic limestone promontory located in the British territory of Gibraltar, near the southwestern tip of Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, and near the entrance to the Mediterranean.
One of the three greatest guitarists of all time that played with the Yardbirds!
Geoffrey Arnold Beck (Jeff Beck) was born June 24, 1944, to Arnold and Ethel Beck at 206 Demesne Road, Wallington, South London. As a boy, he sang in the choir and cited Les Paul as the first guitarist that impressed him.
The original rock and roll rebels
My next entry into my music hall of fame is The Rolling Stones. Their music has been on the radio since I was 5 years old and I hear their songs everyday still. Their 1964 single, a cover of Holly and the Crickets “Not Fade Away” has always been one of my favorites.
Heartbeat of The Rolling Stones for almost 60 years.
Charlie Robert Watts was born June 2, 1941 at University College Hospital in Bloomsbury, London. His dad was Charles Richard Watts, a lorry driver for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, and his mom was Lillian Charlotte (née Eaves).
