The FTC’s 2024 Amplifier Rule aims for transparency but sparks backlash for outdated testing, unrealistic standards, and a loophole echoing pre-1974 marketing chaos.
In this episode, writer and self-taught musicologist Claude Lemaire chooses Iron Butterfly, Jeff Beck, and even the Beatles as pioneering heavy rock influencers.
The FTC’s 2024 Amplifier Rule aims for transparency but sparks backlash for outdated testing, unrealistic standards, and a loophole echoing pre-1974 marketing chaos.
59 YEARS AGO
The
Beatles’
Last
Liverpool
Show
59 YEARS AGO
The
Beatles’
Last
Liverpool
Show
There’s a peculiar weight to history when it happens in real-time. December 5, 1965, at the Liverpool Empire Theatre wasn’t just another stop on The Beatles’ UK tour—it was a homecoming charged with energy, nostalgia, and, unbeknownst to most, a bittersweet farewell. For the 2,550 fans lucky enough to score tickets from a pool of over 40,000, the night was electric. But for The Beatles, this wasn’t just another show. It was a reminder of where it all began and an unspoken acknowledgment that their relationship with Liverpool had entered its final act.
Diving into Disco, by Claude Lemaire
Embark on a journey through the misunderstood and often maligned world of disco music with Claude, a self-proclaimed disco addict. “Diving into Disco” delves deep into the history, cultural significance, and stylistic nuances of this iconic genre.
Rock Chronicles, by Wayne E. Goins
The “Rock Chronicles” series delves deep into the intricacies, evolutions, and untold stories of rock music and its iconic artists, with a focus on the pivotal moments that defined careers and the serendipitous events that brought musicians together.
The Vinyl Vault, by Claude Lemaire
Join an avid collector on a unique musical voyage through “Treasures from the Vinyl Vault,” a series that dives deep into an astonishing 12,000-strong vinyl collection amassed over 45 years. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill “Greatest Hits” roundup.