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Fillmore East: The Venue That Changed Rock Music Forever

Fillmore East: The Venue That Changed Rock Music Forever

Musician interviews, performance photos, posters, and memorabilia recall Fillmore East, New York's Church of Rock & Roll.

2021

Frank Mastropolo

Frank Mastropolo

Stories

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The Riff

What’s Your Rock IQ? 60s & 70s Music Trivia Quiz

Stronger Than Dirt

1 min read1 day ago

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What’s Your Rock IQ? 60s & 70s Music Trivia Quiz

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Frank Mastropolo

‘You Cannot Fly Like an Eagle . . .’

‘The Not-So-Wild Animals of New York’ Book Excerpt

1 min read4 days ago

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‘You Cannot Fly Like an Eagle . . .’

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The Riff

The Night John Lennon Jammed With Frank Zappa at Fillmore East

‘Fillmore East: The Venue That Changed Rock Music Forever’ Book Excerpt

5 min read4 days ago

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The Night John Lennon Jammed With Frank Zappa at Fillmore East

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The Riff

T. Rex Makes Some Noise on ‘Bang a Gong (Get It On)’

‘200 Greatest 70s Rock Songs’ Book Excerpt

2 min read6 days ago

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T. Rex Makes Some Noise on ‘Bang a Gong (Get It On)’

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Frank Mastropolo
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The Haven

Where Would We Be Without GPS? I Have No Clue

‘Mom & Dad Are Dinosaurs!’ Book Excerpt

2 min readJun 7, 2024

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Where Would We Be Without GPS? I Have No Clue

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The Riff

Paul Revere & the Raiders’ Revolutionary Anti-Drug Song ‘Kicks’

‘200 Greatest 60s Rock Songs’ Book Excerpt

2 min readJun 6, 2024

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Paul Revere & the Raiders’ Revolutionary Anti-Drug Song ‘Kicks’

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The Riff

Supertramp’s ‘The Logical Song’ Explained

‘200 Greatest 70s Rock Songs’ Book Excerpt

3 min readJun 4, 2024

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Supertramp’s ‘The Logical Song’ Explained

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Frank Mastropolo
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The Riff

What’s Your Rock IQ? 60s & 70s Music Trivia Quiz

Holy Cow, I Think He’s Gonna Make It!

1 min readJun 1, 2024

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What’s Your Rock IQ? 60s & 70s Music Trivia Quiz

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Frank Mastropolo
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The Riff

Talking Heads Found Their Voice on New York’s Lower East Side

‘New York Groove: An Inside Look at the Stars, Shows, and Songs That Make NYC Rock’ Book Excerpt

3 min readMay 31, 2024

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Talking Heads Found Their Voice on New York’s Lower East Side

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The Riff

‘It Was Just a Jammin’ Time’: Musicians Recall Late Night Jams at Fillmore East

‘Fillmore East: The Venue That Changed Rock Music Forever’ Book Excerpt

3 min readMay 29, 2024

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‘It Was Just a Jammin’ Time’: Musicians Recall Late Night Jams at Fillmore East

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Frank Mastropolo

Frank Mastropolo

Book Author

Visit www.edgarstreetbooks.com for more information about our latest projects that document the history of rock and roll and New York City.

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