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About Bob Ruggiero

I am a passionate fan of classic rock (and related music) with 35 years experience writing about it for daily/weekly newspapers and magazines. I am also the author of the interview anthology "The Classic Rock Bob Reader" and "Slippin' Out of Darkness: The Story of WAR." Both available on Amazon!

Harry Nilsson and Ringo Starr Get to “The Point”

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Bob Ruggiero

Doesn’t this look like the type of guy that YOU would like to party with??? Gifted singer/songwriter. Former bank clerk. Beatles partying pal (who else would have encouraged a drunk John Lennon to wear a Kotex on his forehead?). Substance … Continue reading →

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On Stage and in the Basement with Dylan and The Band

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Bob Ruggiero

One of the advantages of being a Bob Dylan fan is that you have your pick of Bobs to like over the course of his career. Do you prefer Folkie Bob to “Wild, Mercury-sounding” Bob? How about Country Bob and … Continue reading →

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Classic Rockers Turn the Page

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Bob Ruggiero

A lot of classic rockers got booked this past year. Except instead of facing a police camera for dabblings in heroin, underage groupies, or questionable artistic moves (who else wants to “go country?”), 2012 was the year that many put … Continue reading →

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Damn Right Buddy Guy’s Got a Kennedy Center Honor

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Bob Ruggiero

In addition to Led Zeppelin, the other classic rock-related recipient of a Kennedy Center Honor during last night’s telecast was blues legend Buddy Guy. Actually, to call him a “bluesman” (a term he himself doesn’t particularly like) is a bit … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Connection: Led Zeppelin earns Kennedy Center Honors

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Bob Ruggiero

When the first Led Zeppelin album was released in the U.S. on January 12, 1969, it would have been impossible to fathom that the group would be honored – much less occupy the same room – by then-outgoing President Lyndon … Continue reading →

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