John Lennon, “I Found Out” from Plastic Ono Band (1970): One Track Mind
Issued on Dec. 11, 1970, ‘Plastic Ono Band’ found John Lennon confronting demons, talismans and heroes – but he never rocked harder than he does here.
Archive for December, 2015
Meeting Ronnie Hawkins changed everything for the Band’s Rick Danko: ‘Might be a big career’
On the sad anniversary of his Dec. 10, 1999 passing, we remember Rick Danko’s journey toward membership in the Band.
Eric Clapton – Slowhand at 70 (2015)
‘Slowhand at 70’ finds Eric Clapton reflecting on a storied past, yet his still-powerful artistry places the guitarist firmly in the present.
Bill Wyman has no regrets about leaving the Rolling Stones: ‘That worked, briefly’
The Rolling Stones’ Bill Wyman probably thought less about today’s anniversary – he left the group he co-founded on Dec. 9, 1992 – than most fans.
Danzig – Skeletons (2015)
Glenn Danzig has a pretty good history with covers, and ‘Skeletons’ makes a direct reference to that with another Elvis Presley song.
Joe Bonamassa, “Christmas Boogie” (2015): One Track Mind
Got the Christmas blues, or just want some blues for Christmas? Either way, Joe Bonamassa’s got ya’ covered.
Bad Company vs. Foreigner: Odd Couples
A deeper dive actually finds more similarities than you might expect between Bad Company and Foreigner.
Jeremy Udden and Nicolas Moreaux – Belleville Project (2015)
With a kindred soul in Nicolas Moreaux as Jeremy Udden’s musical partner, ‘Belleville Project’ is a record made by two people but one, prolific mind.
Steve Cropper remembers a treasured jam with John Lennon: ‘I’ve got a little something I want to show you’
Steve Cropper discusses a session where John Lennon, who’d be murdered on Dec. 8, 1980, showed off a riff he’d saved just for Booker T. and the MGs.
Yes, “Perpetual Change” from The Yes Album (1971): YESterdays
Yes’ “Perpetual Change” is a wonder of polyrhythms, poetic lyrics, tight harmonies, elegant keys and sometimes melodic, always innovative guitar.
