Formed in 1962, the Standells were seasoned professionals by the time they obtained widespread visiblity. The song that did it for them was “Dirty Water,” which peaked at No. 11 on the national charts You May Also Like: Badfinger’s Joey Molland – The Pilgrim (1992): Forgotten Series Aviation Blondes –Read More
How refreshing it is to come across someone such as Gary Ritchie, who for all the years he has been making music, sticks to his principles. You May Also Like: Gary Ritchie – ‘Head On a Swivel’ (2020) Jungle: Mat Walerian, Matthew Shipp, Hamid Drake – Live at Okuden (2016)Read More
Slapped on the flipside of the fuzztoned-frosted “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” single that zoomed straight to the top of the charts throughout the world in the summer of 1965 and continues to get played You May Also Like: How the Rolling Stones Got Their Mojo Back With ‘A BiggerRead More
Less than two months before he left his earthly body for greener pastures on September 18, 1970, guitar god Jimi Hendrix played a free concert on the slopes of Haleakala, a volcano located in Maui, Hawaii You May Also Like: Noel Redding’s Fat Mattress – Fat Mattress (1969): Forgotten SeriesRead More
Inhaling fumes from sources such as the Beach Boys, Fountains of Wayne, Peppermint Rainbow, XTC, the Fifth Dimension, Apples In Stereo, psychedelic era Beatles and the Strawberry Alarm Clock You May Also Like: Agony Street – ‘Songs for William’ (2022) Agony Street – ‘Italian Whisky’ (2023) Damfino – One FalseRead More
Several bands throughout the decades have been called the Outsiders, but the group we’re looking at now hailed from Cleveland, Ohio and is best remembered for “Time Won’t Let Me,” a Top 5 hit You May Also Like: The Undertones – True Confessions: Singles = A’s + B’s (1999): ForgottenRead More
Having turned the pop universe on its ear with sun, surf and car anthems, the Beach Boys staged a daring detour in 1966 and began exploring other sonic realms. You May Also Like: Chicago, “Wake Up Sunshine” from Chicago II (1970): One Track Mind Why the Beach Boys’ ‘Sail On,Read More
The early-1970s witnessed the rise of progressive rock. Defined by super fancy musicianship comprised of complex and elaborate arrangements, the genre knew no bounds. You May Also Like: On Paul McCartney’s ‘Egypt Station,’ Uriah Heep’s ‘Living the Dream’ + other new releases How ‘Nuggets: Original Artyfacts’ Ended Up Changing RockRead More
Primarily lauded for her stunning performance as Fay Templeton in the 1942 movie, “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” Irene Manning not only appeared in a series of other fine films, but was a lady of multiple talents as well. You May Also Like: Chris Frantz – ‘Remain in Love: Talking Heads, TomRead More
Based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thee Prophets included Brian Lake on lead vocals and organ, Jim Anderson on lead guitar, David Leslie on bass and vocals, and Chris Michaels on drums. You May Also Like: Bill Deal and the Rhondels – Vintage Rock (1969): Forgotten Series The Countdown 5 –Read More
