A thoroughly great movie, Almost Famous is set in the early 1970s and revolves around the adventures of a teenage music journalist and a rock band called Stillwater. You May Also Like: Why the Beach Boys’ ‘Sail On, Sailor’ Pointed to So Many Unrealized Triumphs Elton John – Greatest HitsRead More
Hailing from Highland Park, New Jersey, the Grip Weeds are quite the family band. Comprised of brothers drummer Kurt and guitarist Rick Reil, Kurt’s wife Kristin Pinell on lead guitar, and good friend Dave DeSantis on bass, the group has since their formation two decades ago held sway as oneRead More
Not only is “Such A Lovely Child/Burned” a great single, but it also carries historical weight, as Glenn Frey was the lead singer of the Mushrooms. You May Also Like: Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, “Boomtown Blues” from The Distance (1982): One Track Mind The Left Banke –Read More
One of the most widely covered songs in rock ‘n’ roll history is Them’s “Gloria,” but the band that reaped the most recognition with the ruddy and rugged tune is the Shadows of Knight You May Also Like: Solitaire Miles – Jazztets with Willie Pickens (2018) Outset – Outset (2016)Read More
Although countless Beach Boys tribute albums are available, The Warmth Of The Sun was not your typical homage. You May Also Like: Eric Carmen – ‘Eric Carmen’ (1975): On Second Thought How Beach Boys Found the Sun Again With ‘That’s Why God Made the Radio’ Why the Beach Boys’ ‘SailRead More
A band I have heard of, but never actually heard until now, Thomas Edisun’s Electric Light Bulb Band attained a good amount of recognition in their home state of Louisiana during the 1960s. You May Also Like: Jovian Tea, “Strange World” / “Red and Green Talking Machine” (2022): One TrackRead More
Smellicopter, the latest recording from singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Scott Brookman, clocks in as an extension of his prior ventures, which brings much comfort since repairs or improvements are not required when one is as creative as he is. You May Also Like: Jeremy – ‘Dulcimer Dance’ (2018) Eric BurdonRead More
His star shined brightly, but far too briefly. Born August 1, 1951 in Sioux City, Iowa, Tommy Bolin went on to become one of the most versatile and admired guitarists of his era. You May Also Like: Tommy James and the Shondells – Cellophane Symphony (1969): Forgotten Series Caddy –Read More
Based in Sweden, Linus and the Losers make the kind of music “authority figures” once upon a time railed against, believing such sounds turned kids into rebels, criminals, and drug addicts. You May Also Like: Spencer Davis Group – ‘Gluggo’ (1973): Forgotten Series Bill Deal and the Rhondels – VintageRead More
Although I love going to concerts, I am generally not a big fan of live albums — because in most cases rarely do these collections capture the electricity executed in an onstage environment. You May Also Like: Mystery Discs by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Fleetwood Mac, INXS + others: Gimme Five EltonRead More
