Laurel Canyon: The Magnetic Center of 1960s Music
Myrtle Anderson was visiting Los Angeles to see her daughter, Joni Mitchell. It was the late 1960s and Mitchell owned a house nestled in Los Angeles’ Laurel Canyon. The smell of eucalyptus was in the air and there was a soft warmth from the sun above. From her dining room, where Mitchell’s mum was enjoying […]
Carmen Borrero: 10 Photos of Her & Jimi Hendrix
Carmen Borrero was one of Jimi Hendrix’s many lady friends over the years. Rocks Off have scoured the internet for some of their only photos together… Similar Articles… Monika Dannemann – The Last Girlfriend of Jimi Hendrix Devon Wilson – The “Dolly Dagger” in Jimi Hendrix’s Life
Bebe Buell: Life Among the Stars
All her life, Bebe Buell has been in love with rock ‘n’ roll. It’s what fuelled her during her early days, and led her to achieve a startling and meteoric rise to prominence in that debauched world. Truthfully, what fame she acquired is largely through her associations with the legends of the genre, but without […]
Bianca Jagger: The Life & Times of Style Icon & Activist
When we think of Bianca Jagger, it’s typically under the arm of Mick Jagger. From those serene early days when they were one of the most famous couples in the world. Bianca is one of those people whom it is quite easy to pigeonhole to one very select era of history. At the height of […]
Monika Dannemann: The Last Girlfriend of Jimi Hendrix
Monika Dannemann, the girl that made a career of being Jimi Hendrix’s fiancee… In Dusseldorf, Germany, during the chilly January of 1969, a young figure skater was taken by a friend to see a concert. The performer was a brilliant and volatile guitarist whose reputation preceded him. The skater was Monika Dannemann and the guitarist […]
Devon Wilson: The “Dolly Dagger” in Jimi Hendrix’s Life
Although Devon Wilson was originally part of Jimi Hendrix’s groupie entourage, she eventually became one of his most trusted friends and intimate companions… In February 1971, a woman plummeted from a balcony of the Chelsea Hotel, crashing to earth eight stories below. In a lot of ways, this was the perfect ending for a woman […]
Carolyn Dennis: The Secret Wife of Bob Dylan
Carolyn Dennis was born on April 12, 1954. While there isn’t a whole lot of information on her private life, we do know that she comes from a musical family. Her mom, Madlyn Quebec, was a backup singer with Ray Charles’ the Raelettes back in the 1960s and 1970s. She was also a rather successful […]
From Sara Lownds To Sara Dylan – Life As The Wife & Muse of Folk Legend Bob Dylan
Sara Dylan was the first wife of legendary folk-rock singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. Before she became known as the wife of Bob Dylan, Sara was known by her birth name, Shirley Marlin Noznisky. She was born on October 25, 1939, in Wilmington, Delaware. Prior to her marriage to Dylan, she was married to Hans Lownds, a […]
Jackie Witte: The Revealing Story of Paul Newman’s First Wife
Jackie Witte, the tall, dark-eyed blonde that not many knew as Paul Newman’s first wife… We all know about Paul Newman’s marriage to Joanne Woodward. The actor, producer, director, philanthropist, and race car driver was married to Joanne for 50 years and they were popularly known as the “golden couple” of Hollywood. Their relationship and […]
Sable Starr: “Queen of the Groupie Scene”
Sable Starr was unquestionably the “queen of the groupie scene” in 1970s Los Angeles. But being the leader of the “baby groupies” wasn’t all that it stacked up to be, revealing the gloomier side of rock ‘n’ roll. Who Was Sable Starr? Sable Starr was born as Sabel Hay Shields in Palos Verdes, California on […]
Lori Maddox: The Complete Story of the “Baby” Groupie of the 70s
Lori Maddox states she was only 15 years old when she lost her virginity to David Bowie. She was later pursued by Led Zeppelin’s infamous Jimmy Page. Her story is a cautionary tale of predation and exploitation at the hands of some of the world’s most revered rock stars during a time when these issues […]
The 5 Best Turntables & Record Players with Speakers Built In for 2024: Buyers Guide
A record player with speakers built into it is undoubtedly convenient – but, the real question is – are they any good!? The answer is … it depends. On the whole, this is a category filled with cheaply-made and poorly built units that can cause endless headaches, frustrations and actual damage to your favourite vinyl […]