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Rockstarscars @rockstarscars.bsky.social · Apr 15

Happy Birthday to Marty Wilde who was one of the first generation singer/songwriters from the 1950’s who’s very much in the business today! Hoping one day we can interview him before we go to press as he’s had some amazing cars inc an NSX which was one of my favourites #martywilde #rockstarscars

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It's Only Rock & Roll @itsonlyrockandroll.bsky.social · Apr 8

"The Pistols were like my work of art. They were my canvas."

Remembering Malcolm Robert Andrew McLaren , aka Malcolm McLaren, who died today 8th April 2010

@rockstarscars.bsky.social @starsandcars.bsky.social #MusicSky #ClassicRock

📷 Martyn Goodacre

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It's Only Rock & Roll @itsonlyrockandroll.bsky.social · Apr 10

"Don't be afraid to take liberties with this music. Try and put some of yourself into it."

Wishing a very happy 66th birthday to Brian Setzer , Born today 10th April 1959

#straycats #ClassicRock #MusicSky @rockstarscars.bsky.social @starsandcars.bsky.social

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It's Only Rock & Roll @itsonlyrockandroll.bsky.social · Apr 15

Happy 81st birthday to Dave Edmunds, Born today 15th April 1944

#TheDamned #photooftheday #MusicSky #ClassicRock #photography

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Rockstarscars @rockstarscars.bsky.social · Mar 20

Happy Birthday to drumming legend Carl Palmer, these pics were taken at Porsche Hatfield during his Rockstarscars interview. He talked about his cars with Atomic Rooster, ELP and since, he brought along his own 911 #carlpalmer #emersonlakeandpalmer #atomicrooster #asia #asiaband #rockstarscars

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Rockstarscars @rockstarscars.bsky.social · Mar 20

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Rockstarscars @rockstarscars.bsky.social · Mar 20

Happy Birthday to another drumming legend today, Slim Jim Phantom, seen here with his ‘61 Corvette that we think he still has today, would love to interview him about it #slimjim #slimjimphantom #straycats #thestraycats #61corvette #corvette #corvettestingray #rockstarscars

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Rockstarscars @rockstarscars.bsky.social · Mar 19

Thinking of Terry Hall today on what would have been his 66th birthday, seen here in LA 1980 during The Specials first American tour, anyone know who took the image and exactly what station wagon hes in? #terryhall #thespecials #thespecialsofficial #funboythree #rockstarscars

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Rockstarscars @rockstarscars.bsky.social · Mar 17

Very Happy Birthday to Mike Lindup, keyboards, synths and vocals to Level 42, such a lovely talented chap, but what an amazing car history inc 2CV & SWB Quattro!! we had the pleasure of interviewing him late last year, Happy Birthday ! #mikelindup #level42 #2cv #2cvracing #rockstarscars

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Rockstarscars @rockstarscars.bsky.social · Mar 15

‘This old car needs a rebuild!’ Ex Shakin Stevens field find Mercedes ends on eBay today, #Superstar_Cars and I were discussing this the other night, with period fan pic! Hope whoever buys it restores it! Would love to interview the great man about his cars, inc this and the Cadillac #rockstarscars

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It's Only Rock & Roll @itsonlyrockandroll.bsky.social · Mar 2

"I like a nice rumble on bass, openness on guitar and drums that breathe."

Remembering Rory Gallagher who was born today 2nd March 1948, today would have been his 77th birthday

#RoryGallagher #photography #music #MusicSky @starsandcars.bsky.social @rockstarscars.bsky.social

📸 Colm Henry

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Rockstarscars @rockstarscars.bsky.social · Feb 18

Absolutely gutted to learn the news of Rick Buckler from The Jams passing. was hoping it was not true.. lovely guy, great drummer and all round legend, thoughts go to his family and friends, RIP mate.

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Rockstarscars @rockstarscars.bsky.social · Feb 4

Happy Birthday to Spike, lead singer of the Quireboys, who we are going to hear a lot more about later this year..
Have a great Birthday mate, don’t do anything I wouldn’t do! #spike #spikequireboys #thequireboys #quireboys #quireboysspike #rollsroyce #corniche #rockstarscars

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Rockstarscars @rockstarscars.bsky.social · Jan 29

Happy Birthday to National treasure Tony Blackburn! He’s an ace DJ, but also a pop artist in his own right. Heres his 1969 recording, released on Polydor. I wonder, was it his Morgan? We’d love to interview him about his cars! #tonyblackburn #morganmotorcompany #rockstarscars

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It's Only Rock & Roll @itsonlyrockandroll.bsky.social · Jan 27

"The reality is, like any band, you can never quite quantify who does what."

Happy 81st birthday to Nicholas Berkeley Mason, Born today 27th January 1944

#nickmason #PinkFloyd #photography #music #MusicSky @starsandcars.bsky.social @rockstarscars.bsky.social

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Stars and Cars @starsandcars.bsky.social · Jan 27

Drum roll please … A big Happy Birthday to Nick Mason, legendary drummer, motor racer and car collector, born #OnThisDay in 1944.

📷 Second right with Pink Floyd outside the BBC’s Maida Vale Studios in 1967 (Chris Walter).

#NickMason #RogerWaters, #SydBarrett #RichardWright #PinkFloyd #MaidaVale

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Rockstarscars @rockstarscars.bsky.social · Jan 24

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Rockstarscars @rockstarscars.bsky.social · Jan 24

Happy Birthday to Jools Holland, Musician, presenter and classic car enthusiast seen here with his Corvette in earlier days with Squeeze, I think he’s had a few Corvettes over the years, would love to interview him about his life in cars. #joolsholland #squeeze #corvette #rockstarscars

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It's Only Rock & Roll @itsonlyrockandroll.bsky.social · Jan 22

Remembering Malcolm Robert Andrew McLaren , aka Malcolm McLaren, who was born on the 22nd January 1946, Today would have been his 79th birthday

#photography #music @rockstarscars.bsky.social @starsandcars.bsky.social #MusicSky

📷 Martyn Goodacre

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Rockstarscars @rockstarscars.bsky.social · Jan 22

Happy heavenly Birthday to INXS legend Michael Hutchence of INXS an amazing performer who left us too early #michaelhutchence #michaelhutchenceinxs #inxs #inxsforever #inxsfans #classiccars #rockstarscars
#caroftheday #celebritycars

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Rockstarscars @rockstarscars.bsky.social · Jan 21

Happy Birthday to the talented Billy Ocean, we’d love to know though, was the white 911 in the ‘Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car’ Music Video Billys own? would love to think so? maybe Billy could confirm, have a great day ! #billyocean #billyoceanmusic #porsche911 #porsche #rockstarscars

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Rockstarscars @rockstarscars.bsky.social · Jan 8

Happy Heavenly Birthday to David Bowie, here’s a pic of him with Rupert the Riley, His Riley Gamecock special he owned in late 60’s seen here fettling it himself. The car still exists today? Does anyone know its whereabouts? and who took these? #davidbowie #rileygamecock #vscc #rockstarscars

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It's Only Rock & Roll @itsonlyrockandroll.bsky.social · Jan 2

Remembering tour manager Richard Cole who was born today 2nd January 1946 . Most famously, tour manager of Led Zeppelin

Intresting read 👇
justbackdated.blogspot.com/2021/12/richar…
#LedZeppelini#photographyh#musici#MusicSkyky @rockstarscars.bsky.social @starsandcars.bsky.social

📸 Victor Blackman

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It's Only Rock & Roll @itsonlyrockandroll.bsky.social · Jan 3

Happy 79th birthday to Led Zeppelin bass player John Paul Jones born today 3rd January 1946

#LedZeppelin #photography #music #MusicSky @rockstarscars.bsky.social @starsandcars.bsky.social

📸 Getty

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It's Only Rock & Roll @itsonlyrockandroll.bsky.social · Jan 4

"You can't escape from yourself, can you?"

Happy 69th birthday to Bernard Sumner, Born today 4th January 1956

Classic Woollarding pose

@rockstarscars.bsky.social @starsandcars.bsky.social #music #MusicSky

📸 ©️ Getty Images

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