Sturgis: All Access is In The Can!
News came today that the last of the 12-episode series ,Sturgis: All Access, has been completed by the producers and delivered to The Travel Channel. Watch for more news about the show here. The show is expected to air in June.
Joe Walsh & James Gang coming to Sturgis Rally
They have not toured together since 1971. The James Gang will ride again at the Legendary Buffalo Chip on Thursday, Aug. 10 during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The James Gang power trio from the Midwest includes Joe Walsh on guitar, Jim Fox on drums and Tom Kriss on bass.
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Power Trio
With the emergence of Cream and the Jimi Hendrix Experience during the late '60s, the path was cleared for other hard-rockin' "trios." Arguably, the finest to emerge from the subsequent American crop was the James Gang, according to the band's VH-1 biography by Greg Prato of All Music Guide.
Funk #49 Perfect for Sturgis Rally Concert!
Funk #49 played live at the Buffalo Chip! I didn't think that would ever happen! They quit touring years before we had our first party, said Rod Woodruff, campground owner. We're so pleased to be a part of this historic reunion tour with one of the Eagles, Joe Walsh, rejoining with The James Gang, which was in itself a pivotal band of the early '70s. It's just a wonderful addition to our 25th Annual celebration."
Walsh bringing exceptional riffs to Sturgis Rally
The Gang's roots stretch back to 1966 in Cleveland, OH. Walsh joined the band in 1968. Their debut album, Yer' Album, followed in 1969. And, 1970's classic Rides Again, spawned the rock gem "Funk #49." It became one of rock's most instantly identifiable tracks, and also established Walsh's talent for penning exceptional guitar riffs.
No Way to Walk Away from This Sturgis Rally Entertainment!
Walsh's songwriting and guitar talents helped the band launch another top-notch studio album, 1971's Thirds, which spawned an additional classic rock radio standard, "Walk Away." Around the same time as the appearance of a live set later the same year (Live in Concert), Walsh departed the group, first focusing on solo work before joining up with one of the '70s' biggest bands, the Eagles.