Articles by: Fred Phillips

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Fred's Country Fried Rock: Chris Knight, “Down the River” (2001)

You might have heard a Chris Knight song, even if you don’t recognize his name. They’ve been recorded by plenty of names you would recognize You May Also Like: Joshua Burnell – ‘Glass Knight’ (2023)

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One Track Mind: Jorn, “Ride Like the Wind” (2012)

Who could have guessed that a Christopher Cross song would have so much traction in the metal world? This is at least the third heavy cover of the song You May Also Like: The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, “Fire” (1968): One Track Mind

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On Second Thought: ZZ Top – Texicali (2012)

Now this is more like it. When we got our first taste of new ZZ Top music a few months back with “Flying High,” I was seriously disappointed. I didn’t like it. You May Also Like: ZZ Top’s “El Diablo,” “Thunderbird,” “Rough Boy” + Others: Gimme Five

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Charlie Daniels Band – Live at Rockpalast (2012)

When you’re used to the ultra-conservative Charlie Daniels of today, it’s easy to forget that he was once a Southern-rock wild man. That’s where Live at Rockpalast comes in. You May Also Like: Shooter Jennings – ‘Shooter’ (2018)

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Jackson Taylor and the Sinners, “Country Song” (2009): Fred’s Country Fried Rock

My son and I went bowling on a recent afternoon, and while at the alley, I was assaulted by an hour and a half of current Nashville songs. You May Also Like: Jackson Taylor and the Sinners – ‘Which Way Is Up’ (2016)

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Hank Williams Jr., “That Ain’t Good” (2012): Something Else! sneak peek

Hank Williams Jr. has a long way to go to regain his crown as the king of rowdy country. You May Also Like: Shooter Jennings – ‘Shooter’ (2018) Oceans And [Tim Berne, Hank Roberts + Aurora Nealand] – ‘Lucid/Still’ (2024)

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Twisted Sister – Club Daze Vol. II: Live in the Bars/ Live at Hammersmith (2012 remasters)

It’s been a good few weeks for Twisted Sister fans. You May Also Like: ‘We Are Twisted F***ing Sister!’ (2014): Movies

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Fred's Country Fried Rock: Blackberry Smoke, “Son of the Bourbon” (2008)

Since being signed to Zac Brown’s record label and touring with Brown last year, Atlanta-based Blackberry Smoke is probably a lot better known You May Also Like: Blackberry Smoke – ‘Be Right Here’ (2024) Blackberry Smoke, “Waiting on the Thunder” from Like an Arrow (2016): One Track Mind

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Dee Snider – Dee Does Broadway (2012)

You can thank a couple of warped senses of humor for this gem: The idea for Dee Does Broadway was born out of voicemails that the Twisted Sister frontman and Alice Cooper exchanged You May Also Like: Alice Cooper, Oct. 28, 2016: Shows I’ll Never Forget Alice Cooper, May 11,Read More

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Alice Cooper – The Strange Case of Alice Cooper (1979; 2012 reissue)

Though certainly not his wildest, the performance captured on ‘The Strange Case of Alice Cooper’ is definitely one of his most interesting.