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You like System of a Down, right? Sure, everyone and their mother likes SOAD, and for good reason! However, many people think that SOAD are the first Armenian rockers. Not so!
At least one such band was around at least a quarter of a century before: The News! While it may be news to you, and it certainly is to me, these guys were rocking out before many of us were even born. Look at the picture above and tell me it doesn't remind you of Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, and other such bands' promo shots from the time. I dare you!
Oh, and the music is not half bad, either. Hammond organs, drums, period vocals, the works. Check it out!
The News on MySpace
2 comments:
hmmm! interesting find!
Saw these guys when in Beirut in early 70's. Have you ever heard of the band - ZARTONK ? They were an Armenian rock band in Paris (late 1970's)who took traditional Armenian melodies and fused them with rock. Quite creative for the time. They put out only 1 LP which is a rarity going for mucho $$$$$.
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