Category Archives: Classic Rock on TV

The Wall of Sound a Bit Crumbly for HBO’s “Phil Spector”

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Bob Ruggiero

It seemed like a good idea on paper. A TV movie about the Phil Spector murder trial penned by David Mamet with Al Pacino as the mercurial producer and Helen Mirren as his defense attorney. How could it miss? Well, … Continue reading →

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Vintage Rockers Dominate VH1 Classic’s Hard Rock Calling Show

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Bob Ruggiero

One of the things I love about VH1 Classic is their pretty solid schedule of screening rock docs and live concerts. The most recent one I caught showed highlights from the Hard Rock Calling 2012 shows held in London’s Hyde … Continue reading →

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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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