Articles by: Beverly Paterson

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Forgotten series: Magi – Win Or Lose (1976)

Trivia buffs take note, as future Long Ryders bassist Tom Stevens played in this Northern Indiana based band. A self-released effort, Win Or Lose originally saw the light of day in 1976. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Capital City Rockets – Capital City Rockets (1973; 2010 reissue)

This Ohio band announced the return of Jamie Lyons, former lead singer of the Music Explosion, who scored a giant hit with “A Little Bit O’ Fun” in 1967. Future Godz bassist Eric Moore was another noted member of Capital City Rockets. Initially released on the Elektra label in theRead More

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Forgotten series: The Leaves – Hey Joe (1993)

Although folk singer and future Quicksilver Messenger Service vocalist Dino Valenti is said to have composed “Hey Joe,” it was actually copyrighted by Billy Roberts. Hundreds of artists have recorded the tune, which told the ghastly tale of a fellow who killed his girlfriend and fled to Mexico, but theRead More

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Forgotten series: The Movin’ Morfomen – Flashbacks! (1997)

Formed in 1965, the Movin’ Morfomen staged quite an impact throughout their home state of New Mexico. Based in Espanola, situated just north of Santa Fe, the band issued five singles before the decade drew to a close. Such efforts amassed an ample amount of local airplay and are nowRead More

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Jeremy – From the Dust to the Stars (2012)

Here on the latest album from the immensely prolific Jeremy Morris, we find the Michigan-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and owner of JAM Recordings, combining the holy trinity of psychedelic music, progressive rock and power pop into one spellbinding swirl of shapes and shades. A declaration of hope, faith and love,Read More

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Forgotten series: The Sons of Champlin – Fat City (1999)

Hailing from Mill Valley, located north of San Francisco right across the Golden Gate Bridge, the Sons of Champlin became one of the region’s most visible and inspiring bands. Known for their stimulating improvisational skills, the group actually began life as a different animal. Here on a compilation called FatRead More

George Bunnell on Strawberry Alarm Clock's return: 'Always looking for cool sounds'

George Bunnell on Strawberry Alarm Clock’s return: ‘Always looking for cool sounds’

George Bunnell takes us inside the sessions for 2012’s ‘Wake Up Where You Are,’ the Strawberry Alarm Clock’s first studio effort since 1971.

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Bonney and Buzz – Play Rough (2012)

They’re back! Legendary British guitarists Bill Bonney and Pete “Buzz” Miller, who achieved fame back in the 1960s with the Fentones and Peter Jay and the Jaywalkers respectively, have indeed returned to the fore with another package of piping hot instrumentals. Dialing in as the dynamic duo’s third collaboration, PlayRead More

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Michael Lynch – Five Assorted Flavors (2012)

So many different artists and bands have been labeled bubblegum acts over the years that the term has strayed awfully far from its initial classification. You May Also Like: Forget What You Heard About Alanis Morissette’s Flavors of Entanglement, And Just Listen ‘All Things Must Pass Away: Harrison, Clapton, andRead More

The Babys - 'Anthology' (2000): Forgotten Series

The Babys – ‘Anthology’ (2000): Forgotten Series

Backed by pounds of promotion, the Babys were primed for world domination. But for some reason, it didn’t happen.