Prior to gaining the reputation as an ace jazz guitarist, Larry Coryell honed his skills playing in blues and rock bands. But the Free Spirits were the first band he ever recorded with. You May Also Like: Larry Coryell – ‘Last Swing With Ireland’ (2021) The Left Banke – ‘WalkRead More

The Eddies are one of the greatest bands making the scene, and ‘Gonna Sing About This’ shows they’re still moving in the right direction.

Hailing from London, England, the Status Quo went on to acquire massive fame in the United Kingdom where their abdominal success persists today. You May Also Like: Four Jacks and a Jill, “Master Jack” (1968): One Track Mind Tommy James and the Shondells – Cellophane Symphony (1969): Forgotten Series SpencerRead More

Hailing from Berkeley, California, Country Joe and the Fish were one of many acts to emerge from the San Francisco area’s influential folk/rock ‘n’ roll/psychedelic scene of the mid- to late-1960s. You May Also Like: Vinnie Zummo talks jazz, reviving the Zummos and Joe Jackson: Something Else! Interview Joe Sofra,Read More

If Americans are aware of the Move at all, it’s probably because they morphed into Electric Light Orchestra.

For the uninitiated, the JAC is actually a vehicle for the mercurial musings of singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joe Algeri. Hot on the heels of the JAC’s excellent debut album Faux Pas arrives a comparably intoxicating disc Record Store You May Also Like: Thrift Store Halo – ‘Enemies With Benefits’Read More

A major shift in dynamics was bound to occur in the Hollies when Graham Nash left the band in 1968. You May Also Like: The Everly Brothers – Two Yanks in England (1966): Forgotten Series Tommy James and the Shondells – Cellophane Symphony (1969): Forgotten Series The Poppees – ‘PopRead More

Sounding like the Turtles on a bubblegum bender, “The Grooviest Girl In The World” received loads of airplay throughout Southern California and the Southwest during the early months of 1969 You May Also Like: The Successful Failures, “This Girl” from ‘Pack Up Your Shadows’ (2020): One Track Mind Ken Sharp,Read More

The Hullaballoos had everything going for them. Great songs, charisma, bleached blonde hair and smiles wider than an elephant’s waistline. They also came from the United Kingdom, which back then, was an instant ticket to success. You May Also Like: The Everly Brothers – Two Yanks in England (1966): ForgottenRead More

Although there is no shortage of Tommy James and the Shondells retrospectives available, Anthology tends to be the best of the bounty. Between the years 1966 and 1969, the East Coast band amassed a total of 14 top 40 hit singles You May Also Like: Tommy James and the ShondellsRead More