Adam Hopkins’ Crickets, “Grounded” (2023): Something Else! One Track Mind
Here is a hard rockin’ new single from Adam Hopkins’ ‘Crickets’ band, “Grounded,” a standalone single and extra track from the fifth anniversary vinyl reissue of ‘Crickets.’
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Why the Band’s Overlooked ‘Moondog Matinee’ Has Become So Revealing
Released 50 years ago this week, the Band’s ‘Moondog Matinee’ was unfairly criticized at the time as a career retrenchment.
For ELO’s Jeff Lynne, Meeting George Harrison ‘Was Like a Dream Come True’
Rock’s most unexpected supergroup debuted 35 years ago today, after George Harrison asked Jeff Lynne: “Do you fancy doing some songs with me?”
How Booker T. and the MGs Defined Bob Dylan’s 30th Anniversary Concert
Released 30 years ago, ‘Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration’ had no shortage of star power. But Booker T. and the MGs were the fulcrum.
Why You Should Give Queen + Paul Rodgers’ ‘The Cosmos Rocks’ Another Listen
Released 15 years ago this week, ‘The Cosmos Rocks’ blended two seemingly disparate things: Paul Rodgers’ R&B grit and Queen’s outsized glam.
How the Holocaust Shaped One of Rock’s Signature Bands
Rush legend Geddy Lee was born 70 years ago to a gutsy pair of World War II-era survivors: “Out of this horrible thing came – me!”
Why ‘Selling England by the Pound’ Remains Genesis’ Most Complete Album
Issued 50 years ago this week, ‘Selling England by the Pound’ found the soon-to-vanish five-man Genesis lineup at the peak of their powers.
How Dave Grohl Surprised Everybody With That Paul McCartney Collaboration
Dave Grohl kept a jam session with Paul McCartney secret 10 years ago to create what he called a ‘holy f— moment’ in ‘Sound City.’
Adam Lambert’s Favorite Queen Song Might Surprise You
Queen is set for another run through North America with Adam Lambert, kicking off Wednesday night in Baltimore and continuing through November.
How David Bowie’s ‘Reality’ Stood Out For What It Was Not
Released 20 years ago this month, the Top 5 U.K. smash album ‘Reality’ found David Bowie doing something unusual.
