E97 John Bonham, Top Drummers, Almost Famous, The Odd Couple, Plus APB and Camper Van Beethoven Live
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Music shapes our memories and creates connections across generations, from legendary drummers who defined rock to the venues that launched careers and the songs that withstand time.
• John Bonham of Led Zeppelin died September 25, 1980, at age 32
• Exploration of the greatest drummers of all time across various lists
• Hal Blaine, session drummer extraordinaire, played on over 35,000 songs including hits by The Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, and Frank Sinatra
• Cameron Crowe's "Almost Famous" premiered September 22, 2000, drawing from his teenage experiences writing for Rolling Stone
• The film features Stillwater, a fictional band incorporating elements from various bands Crowe encountered
• "The Odd Couple" premiered on television September 24, 1970, with the "Password" episode remaining a fan favorite
• APB live at My Father's Place in Roslyn, New York, a venue crucial in launching careers of bands like Billy Joel and The Police
• Camper Van Beethoven's 40th anniversary performance of 'Telephone Free Landslide Victory' at 40 Watt, Athens, GA
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