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Classic Rock Junky AKA Todd James

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An appreciation for all genres of music, especially Classic Rock. #ClassicRock #RockNRoll #Classicvinyl #MusicSky #BreakfastCrew #StrongerTogether #BlueCrew #Resist

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David Bowie's lost 1973 Top of the Pops performance of The Jean Genie
YouTube video by GrabMore David Bowie's lost 1973 Top of the Pops performance of The Jean Genie

October 6, 1972

David Bowie recorded β€œThe Jean Genie” at New York City’s RCA Studios. The energetic track became the lead single from his 1973 album, Aladdin Sane.

#ClassicRock
#RockNRoll
#ClassicVinyl
#MusicSky

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Good morning Angie! β˜€οΈβ˜•οΈπŸŽΆπŸ€˜

06.10.2025 10:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Sweet - Blockbuster - Top Of The Pops 25.01.1973 (OFFICIAL)
YouTube video by Official Sweet Channel Sweet - Blockbuster - Top Of The Pops 25.01.1973 (OFFICIAL)

October 5, 1945

Brian Connolly (lead singer for Sweet) is born in Govanhill, Glasgow, Scotland.

Sweet had the 1973 UK No.1 single 'Blockbuster', plus 14 other UK Top 40 singles.

Connolly died of kidney and liver failure on February 9, 1997.

#ClassicRock
#RockNRoll

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05.10.2025 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 78    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 0
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05.10.2025 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It was a great game! This series is gonna be a dog fight for sure! ⚾️

05.10.2025 13:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good morning! β˜€οΈ β˜•οΈπŸŽΆπŸ€˜

05.10.2025 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song (Live 1972) (Official Video)
YouTube video by Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song (Live 1972) (Official Video)

October 5, 1970

Led Zeppelin III was released.

The album, which peaked at No.1 on both sides of the Atlantic, featured a broad range of instrumentation and some of the band’s most recognizable tracks, including the fiery β€œImmigrant Song.”

#ClassicRock
#RockNRoll

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05.10.2025 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 180    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 3
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Good morning Angie! β˜€οΈβ˜•οΈπŸŽΆπŸ€˜

05.10.2025 12:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
YouTube video by SirEJ47 Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

October 5, 1973

Elton John released his seventh studio album, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.

It became John’s best-selling studio album and features some of his best-loved songs, including β€œCandle in the Wind,” β€œBennie and the Jets,” and the title track.

#ClassicRock

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05.10.2025 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 204    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 3

I like that idea! πŸ‘πŸ‘

05.10.2025 01:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Such a great band. I wish they would have stayed together for a while longer.

05.10.2025 01:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That had to be hard to give up! I feel for you! ❀️

05.10.2025 01:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for the recommendation. Just put my order in! πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ€˜

04.10.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Green River  [Live At Royal Albert Hall, London, England] 04/14/1970
YouTube video by Tony RS Creedence Clearwater Revival - Green River [Live At Royal Albert Hall, London, England] 04/14/1970

October 4, 1969

Creedence Clearwater Revival's LP Green River hits #1.

It was their first #1 album, holding the top spot for four weeks

The album featured two major hit singles, the title track "Green River" and "Bad Moon Rising".

#ClassicRock
#RockNRoll
#ClassicVinyl

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04.10.2025 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 125    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1
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Good morning Angie! β˜€οΈβ˜•οΈπŸŽΆπŸ€˜

04.10.2025 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

LOL ! Yep! I’m one of those people who get this joke! πŸ€£πŸ˜‚πŸ€£

I agree. 8-tracks sucked, but there wasn’t an alternative!

04.10.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here (PULSE Restored & Re-Edited)
YouTube video by Pink Floyd Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here (PULSE Restored & Re-Edited)

October 4, 1975

Pink Floyd’s album Wish You Were Here hits #1 in America.

The album's success was so significant that record stores struggled to meet the high demand, with record plants working overtime to fill orders for the album.

#ClassicRock
#RockNRoll
#ClassicVinyl

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04.10.2025 12:12 β€” πŸ‘ 212    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 2

That one would really hurt! πŸ˜”

04.10.2025 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Who - 5.15 - Top Of The Pops 1973
YouTube video by cleantones The Who - 5.15 - Top Of The Pops 1973

October 3, 1973

The Who, forced to comply with union rules by recording a new track to "5:15" for their appearance on Top Of The Pops, take out their frustrations at the end of the performance. Pete Townshend smashes their gear and gives a producer the two-finger salute. 🀘

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03.10.2025 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 73    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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Good morning Angie! β˜€οΈβ˜•οΈπŸŽΆπŸ€˜

03.10.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Fleetwood Mac - Dreams (Official Music Video) [4K]
YouTube video by Fleetwood Mac Fleetwood Mac - Dreams (Official Music Video) [4K]

October 3, 2014

Thirty-seven years after its release, Fleetwood Mac's Rumours album is certified Double Diamond by the RIAA for sales of over 20 million in the US.

Top 10 Singles: "Go Your Own Way" #10,
"Dreams" #1, β€œDon't Stop" #3, β€œYou Make Loving Fun" #9

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Joe Cocker John Belushi
YouTube video by Dennis Mooney Joe Cocker John Belushi

October 2, 1976

Joe Cocker is the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, where he performs "Feelin' Alright" with his nemesis impersonator, John Belushi. 🎢🎀😁🀘

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02.10.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 81    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1
John Mellencamp - Jack & Diane (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by JohnMellencampVEVO John Mellencamp - Jack & Diane (Official Music Video)

October 2, 1982

β€œJack And Diane," a little ditty about two American kids growin' up in the heartland, hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It's the first and only #1 for John Mellencamp.

#ClassicRock
#RockNRoll
#ClassicVinyl
#MusicSky

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02.10.2025 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 76    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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Good morning Angie! β˜€οΈβ˜•οΈπŸŽΆπŸ€˜

02.10.2025 11:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Stones are the best! πŸ‘πŸ‘

01.10.2025 23:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Imagine - John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band (w The Flux Fiddlers) (Ultimate Mix 2018) - 4K REMASTER
YouTube video by johnlennon Imagine - John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band (w The Flux Fiddlers) (Ultimate Mix 2018) - 4K REMASTER

October 1, 1971

John Lennon's album Imagine is certified Gold.

In 2012, Imagine ranked at number 80 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. 🎢🎀🀘

#ClassicRock
#RockNRoll
#ClassicVinyl
#MusicSky

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01.10.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 90    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2

You’re right! Never thought about that. πŸ‘πŸ€˜

01.10.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Love it! Thanks for sharing!πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ€˜

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Good morning Angie! β˜€οΈβ˜•οΈπŸŽΆπŸ€˜

01.10.2025 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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