Author Archives: Cosmic Dwellings

About Cosmic Dwellings

'Cosmic Dwellings' is a social media network consisting of a fine mix of retro rock and pop music, a radio drama production, an ebook serial and several works of poetry and lyrical prose.

ELVIS: Sun in Vegas

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Cosmic Dwellings

by Tony G. Marshall A rare and fascinating public moment occurred as Elvis Presley began a brief reflective backtrack to his musical roots from the stage of the Las Vegas Hilton when he saw someone in the audience holding a copy of the then recently … Continue reading →

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BILL HALEY: Saddlemen and Comets

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Cosmic Dwellings

by Tony G. Marshall My first taste of the rock n’ roll music of Bill Haley and His Comets came via the original opening theme of the nostalgic American comedy series, “Happy Days” (1974 – 1984) namely “Rock Around The Clock” … Continue reading →

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FOR THE LOVE OF JUDY…

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Cosmic Dwellings

 Cosmic Dwellings proudly presents a special tribute which has been specially-approved by best-selling author, Raymond Benson in collaboration with writer Tony G. Marshall… “Judy is a fantastic character, and Benson absolutely nails the way women write in their diaries. I think this sort of strong woman … Continue reading →

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RICHARD, CHARLES & JILES: The Original Albums

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Cosmic Dwellings

The ‘triple’ Rock ‘n’ Roll tragedy that was eventually labelled “The Day The Music Died” encompasses the passing of a trio of pioneering greats who have been the subject of many “how much greater they could have been…” conversations around the world since … Continue reading →

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ELTON JOHN: Midsummer Fantastical!

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Cosmic Dwellings

10 Things You Need to Know About Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy By the Editor@EltonJohn.com Before there was Google there was Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy. To explain… For many an Elton fan in 1975, listening … Continue reading →

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JIMI HENDRIX: An Ectoplasm of Sound — R.A.H.

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Cosmic Dwellings

‘An ectoplasm of sound’: Jimi Hendrix’s Royal Albert Hall history Posted on Wednesday 24 February 2016 by Lydia Smith – From The Archive Music Guitar hero Jimi Hendrix has a special association with the Royal Albert Hall, with the venue … Continue reading →

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PRINCE and 3rdEyeGirl | Music | The Guardian

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Cosmic Dwellings

3RDEYEGIRL on Prince, ping pong and women in music who ‘treat their bodies like meat’ The purple one’s all-female band on his legendary work ethic, life at Paisley Park and why you should always look like a star… 3rdEyeGirl (left to … Continue reading →

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GRACE SLICK presents Monterey and Woodstock | Limelight Agency

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Cosmic Dwellings

~ Grace Slick Presents Monterey Pop ~ 1. Unknown (Drug Dealer) 2. Marty Balin (*JA singer) 3. Jorma Kaukonen 4. Janis Joplin 5. Ghandi 6. Jack Casady (*JA Bass) 7. Otis Redding 8. (Mama) Cass Elliot 9. Pete Townshend 10. … Continue reading →

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QUENTIN TARANTINO’s Top 20 favorite Spaghetti Westerns | The Spaghetti Western Database

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Cosmic Dwellings

Quentin Tarantino’s Top 20 favorite Spaghetti Westerns from The Spaghetti Western Database A Spaghetti Western Database / The Quentin Tarantino Archives Exclusive The SWDB is the first sister site of The Quentin Tarantino Archives that was launched and it didn’t … Continue reading →

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LAURA!

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Cosmic Dwellings

“WHEN YOU ROLL THE DICE THERE’S A LESSON LEARNT – IF YOU PLAY WITH FIRE, WELL YOU’RE GONNA GET BURNT!” –  ‘Irate’ song lyrics/music Copyright © Laura Wilde/Brian Canham. “Music in the Blood” – New Short Essay “Sold My Soul” – Updated Album Review … Continue reading →

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