Articles by: Beverly Paterson

The Byrds, Moby Grape, Zombies, Buckinghams - 60s Collector Classics Volume Two (1985)

The Byrds, Moby Grape, Zombies, Buckinghams – 60s Collector Classics Volume Two (1985)

Released back in the day when vinyl was still king, although compact discs were rapidly gaining ground and would soon seize the throne You May Also Like: Maundy Quintet, Fewdle Lords, Cosmic Camel + others, Psychedelic States: Florida in the ’60s Vol. 4 (2015) Byrds’ The Notorious Byrd Brothers vs.Read More

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Books: Elvis Music FAQ, by Mike Eder (2013)

It goes without saying Elvis Presley changed the world — which is why, six decades on, his presence and influence remain as visible as the sun in the sky. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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One Track Mind: Teddy and the Pandas, “Once Upon A Time/Out The Window” (1966)

Here’s one of those singles that, in a perfect world, would have grasped the charts everywhere and transformed Teddy and the Pandas into the big stars they should have been. You May Also Like: The Beatles, “Teddy Boy” (1969): Deep Beatles

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Guilty pleasures: The Archies – Everything’s Archie (1969)

Originated in 1942 as teenage comic-strip characters, the Archies found new means of employment in the late ’60s You May Also Like: Archie the Goldfish, “Begin Again” (2022): One Track Mind The Junior League – ‘Adventureland’ (2019) Neil Young’s Sugar Mountain: Live at Canterbury House finds an artist in ascension

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Hellsongs – These Are Evil Times (2013)

I never heard of this band before and, due to their handle and title of their latest album, I was expecting to be struck in the face by a blast of doom metal that would destroy my ears and soul. You May Also Like: Fortunato Isgro, “Good Times Bad Times”Read More

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On Second Thought: Liverpool Express – The Best Of Liverpool Express (2002)

Coming to be in 1975, Liverpool Express features lead singer and bassist Billy Kinsley, who enjoyed much success throughout Europe 10 years earlier with the Merseybeats. You May Also Like: Rockin’ Horse, “The Biggest Gossip in Town” (1971): One Track Mind Paul McCartney says the Beatles used Motown as aRead More

Forgotten series: The Easybeats - Falling Off the Edge of the World (1968)

Forgotten series: The Easybeats – Falling Off the Edge of the World (1968)

Although they were a bona fide phenomenon in their home base of Australia, the Easybeats to the rest of the planet are basically remembered for two things. You May Also Like: Aviation Blondes – ‘Edge of Forever’ (2009): Forgotten Series The Mills Brothers, “Cab Driver” (1968): Forgotten series

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If You Like the Ramones …, by Peter Aaron (2013): Books

The ‘If You Like…’ series sports a stellar reputation, and this enlightening book on the Ramones continues their tradition of excellence.

Almost Hits: Love, "My Little Red Book" (1966)

Almost Hits: Love, “My Little Red Book” (1966)

Authored by Hal David and Burt Bacharach, “My Little Red Book” was a staple of just about every garage rock band’s diet during the ’60s. Manfred Mann’s jazz styled version of the song — which appeared in the movie, “What’s New Pussycat” and on their My Little Red Book OfRead More

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Christian Kjellvander – The Pitcher (2013)

In the beginning, Christian Kjellvander obtained success with the Loosegoats, a band whose righteous roots rock offerings still make many a fan and critics top ten list You May Also Like: Christian Marien Quartett – ‘How Long Is Now’ (2024) Michael Sherwood + Christian Nesmith, “Sally’s Ass” from Groovy LemonRead More