The Zombies – The Zombies (1965): Forgetten Series
‘The Zombies’ finds the band handling jazz, pop, soul, and beat music with an instinctive maturity. The roots of progressive rock begin here!
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On Second Thought: The Rolling Stones – Flowers (1967)
At the time Flowers appeared, the Rolling Stones were one of the biggest bands on earth. You May Also Like: The Rolling Stones – Sucking in the Seventies (1981): On Second Thought Why ‘Out of Time’ Finally Settled the Rolling Stones vs. Beatles Debate for Me
The Fakeband – Shining On Everyone (2014)
Don’t be deceived by the name, because the Fakeband are flesh and blood musicians who play their own instruments, write their own songs, and create music that’s as pure and sincere as the heart of a saint. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Fuse, with Cheap Trick’s Rick Neilsen and Tom Petersson – Fuse (1970): Forgotten series
Before there was Cheap Trick, there was Sick Man Of Europe, and before there was Sick Man Of Europe, there was Fuse.
On Second Thought: The Beach Boys, Elton John, Todd Rundgren – ‘Almost Famous’ (2000)
A thoroughly great movie, Almost Famous is set in the early 1970s and revolves around the adventures of a teenage music journalist and a rock band called Stillwater. You May Also Like: Elton John – Greatest Hits 1976-1986 (1992): On Second Thought Fernando Perdomo on ‘Self,’ Todd Rundgren and MarshallRead More
The Grip Weeds – Inner Grooves (2013)
Hailing from Highland Park, New Jersey, the Grip Weeds are quite the family band. Comprised of brothers drummer Kurt and guitarist Rick Reil, Kurt’s wife Kristin Pinell on lead guitar, and good friend Dave DeSantis on bass, the group has since their formation two decades ago held sway as oneRead More
Forgotten series: Glenn Frey and the Mushrooms, “Such A Lovely Child/Burned” (1967)
Not only is “Such A Lovely Child/Burned” a great single, but it also carries historical weight, as Glenn Frey was the lead singer of the Mushrooms. You May Also Like: No related posts.
The Shadows of Knight, “Shake” (1968): One Track Mind
One of the most widely covered songs in rock ‘n’ roll history is Them’s “Gloria,” but the band that reaped the most recognition with the ruddy and rugged tune is the Shadows of Knight You May Also Like: Deejays – Coming On Strong: The Best of the Deejays (2018)
Eric Carmen, Andrew Gold, others – Warmth of the Sun: Songs Inspired by the Beach Boys (2000)
Although countless Beach Boys tribute albums are available, The Warmth Of The Sun was not your typical homage. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Thomas Edisun’s Electric Light Bulb Band – The Red Day Album (2014)
A band I have heard of, but never actually heard until now, Thomas Edisun’s Electric Light Bulb Band attained a good amount of recognition in their home state of Louisiana during the 1960s. You May Also Like: No related posts.
