The Greatest Rock Music Moments

My latest podcast on Rock and Roll Moments aired on Thursday, July 11th, 2024 was a very informative episode featuring great music from the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, and some ’80s.

We thank our guests for coming on and sharing their influences and moments in rock music. Clark Gilmour discussed the music scene in Liverpool, his performances there, including at the Cavern Club, and his love for The Beatles and other artists from the ’50s and the British Invasion, as well as the music of Bob Dylan.

Dennis Pepperack talked about his band, The Incurables, and their music, which includes British music, garage rock, psychedelic rock, some hard rock, and of course, The Beatles. We also played one of The Incurables’ tracks.

Brian Tarquin shared his instrumental and lead guitar expertise, highlighting different guitarists and music from the ’70s. We also played some of Brian’s music.

Don’t miss out on this journey through the golden eras of rock and roll! Tune in to the recording below to catch all the great stories and music.

Guest(s) for our show:

Date: Thursday, July 11th, 2024

1) Clark Gilmour

Clark Gilmour is a musician from Liverpool known for his performances at the Cavern Club. He has a rich repertoire of Beatles songs, including those they wrote and covered, spanning their early days in The Quarrymen through to their solo projects in the 1970s and beyond.

In addition to Beatles classics, Clark’s performances feature iconic songs from the 50s and 60s with a Cavern connection, including hits by Rock ‘n’ Roll legends such as Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Little Richard, and Carl Perkins, as well as classic sixties groups like The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Gerry & The Pacemakers, and The Searchers.

Clark also plays solo gigs and has portrayed John Lennon. Recently, he started a Bob Dylan tribute with the Cavern resident band, Carousel, forming “Tangled Up In Dylan,” a musical celebration of one of his musical heroes, Bob Dylan.

For more information, visit: Clark Gilmour at the Cavern Club

2) Dennis Pepperack

Dennis Pepperack is the rhythm guitarist for The Incurables, a band renowned for their live performances and audience participation. They expertly blend the sounds of the 60s British Invasion and psychedelic era with the guitar-driven energy of New York’s “CBGB” power pop/punk scene from the late 70s and early 80s.

The Incurables have transcended the live stage, finding great success and sharing it with many amazing artists including Billy Idol, Blues Traveler, Steppenwolf, Poison, Alice Cooper, Vince Neil, and Chad Smith. They have graced stages across the United States and completed several successful tours of Germany and The Netherlands.

The band has released four albums and numerous singles, including their “Cover That Thing” song series, proving that their studio work is as infectious as their live shows. Teaming up with Big Stir Records in 2020, The Incurables have found much success on various radio stations worldwide, increasing their global fan base with syndicated airplay on Little Steven’s Underground Garage, Rodney Bingenheimer, Lord Litter, There Once Was a Note, and countless independent and streaming stations.

For more information, visit: The Incurables’ Website

3) Brian Tarquin

Brian Tarquin is a multi-Emmy award-winning musician, composer, and producer from Cape Canaveral, FL. His music has been featured in numerous television and film scores, reaching tens of millions of listeners.

He has achieved success on the Top Billboard Charts with commercial releases such as “This is Acid Jazz, Vol. 2,” “Sweet Emotions,” “Smooth Jazz Radio Hits,” and “Bossa Brava: Caliente” on Instinct Records. He followed these with several successful solo jazz albums that charted in the Top 10 at Smooth Jazz Radio R&R and Gavin charts, with hits like “One Arabian Knight,” “Midnight Blue,” “Freeway Jam,” “Darlin Darlin Baby,” “Tangled Web,” “Rainfall,” “Charlemagne,” and “Riders On The Storm.”

Brian has appeared on 50 releases, garnered 38 million streams on Pandora, Spotify, and Apple Music, and sold over 140,000 records throughout his career.

He will be discussing classic rock and 70s music, instrumentals, and sharing some of his own music.

For more information, visit: Brian Tarquin’s Website