The Zakary Thaks released several stupedenous singles between the years 1966 and 1969 that not only rule righteously as some of the greatest songs of the era, but any decade. You May Also Like: Natalie and Zachary Wilksch, “Can’t Get Your Face Off My Mind” (2018): One Track Mind TheRead More

Richard X. Heyman’s “I Can’t Wait” brings together the joy of Christmas and power pop panache in a most marvelous method.

Back in the day, songs that received heavy airplay but never cracked the charts on a significant level were called turntable hits. “White Bird” is a perfect example You May Also Like: Chicago, “Questions 67 & 68” from Chicago Transit Authority (1969): One Track Mind Marty Penrose, Joe Mandica +Read More

Hailing from Los Angeles, California, the Music Machine included lead singer and rhythm guitarist Sean Bonniwell, lead guitarist Mark Landon, bassist Keith Olsen, organist Doug Rhodes and drummer Ron Edgar. You May Also Like: Borge Olsen – ‘Music in the Dark’ (2021) How ‘Live: Oy Vey, Baby’ Reminded Us ThatRead More

For nearly a quarter of a century, the Jigsaw Seen has been making music fueled by fascinating and forward thinking strategies. You May Also Like: The Click Beetles – ‘Pop Fossil’ (2020) Richard Turgeon, “Belladonna” (2021): One Track Mind The Rolling Stones – Sucking in the Seventies (1981): On SecondRead More

From Agony Aunts to Big Boy Pete, from Merrell Fankhauser to Richard Heyman, from Jeremy to Gary Ritchie, it’s been a terrific year for often-overlooked rock and pop.

Originally released in 1973, Nuggets: Original Aryfacts From The First Psychedelic Era 1965-1968 only offered a keen look at select one-hit and no hit wonders You May Also Like: How ‘Nuggets: Original Artyfacts’ Ended Up Changing Rock Forever The Remains – The Remains (1966): On Second Thought In Defense ofRead More

A New Jersey band, Laughing Soup Dish came together in 1981 and participated in the small but fiercely fanatic psychedelic garage rock movement of the decade. You May Also Like: Swifty’s Bazaar, “Shopping Bug” from Everything You Hear Is For Sale (2017): One Track Mind Stephanie Angelini and Vince Tomas,Read More

Prior to striking out on his own and becoming a guitar god, Ted Nugent spent several years fingering the fret in the Amboy Dukes. You May Also Like: The Left Banke – ‘Walk Away Renee / Pretty Ballerina’ (1967): Forgotten Series How ‘Nuggets: Original Artyfacts’ Ended Up Changing Rock ForeverRead More

Long before Danny Hutton gained universal fame with Three Dog Night, who racked up 21 great Top 40 hit singles between the years 1969 and 1975, he was busy getting his feet wet in a variety of capacities. You May Also Like: Dave Clark Five – ‘All the Hits’ (2020)Read More