Forgotten Series

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Forgotten series: The Status Quo – Messages from the Status Quo (1968)

Hailing from London, England, the Status Quo went on to acquire massive fame in the United Kingdom where their abdominal success persists today. You May Also Like: Spencer Davis Group – ‘Gluggo’ (1973): Forgotten Series The Cretins, “Haven’t Got a Clue” (2019): One Track Mind Four Jacks and a Jill,Read More

The Move – Looking On (1970): Forgotten Series

The Move – Looking On (1970): Forgotten Series

If Americans are aware of the Move at all, it’s probably because they morphed into Electric Light Orchestra.

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The Hollies – Hollies Sing Hollies (1969): Forgotten Series

A major shift in dynamics was bound to occur in the Hollies when Graham Nash left the band in 1968. You May Also Like: The Everly Brothers – Two Yanks in England (1966): Forgotten Series Graham Nash, “Simple Man” (1971): Forgotten Series Graham Nash still cautiously optimistic about Crosby StillsRead More

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Forgotten series: The Hullaballoos – England’s Newest Singing Sensations; On Hulabaloo (2000)

The Hullaballoos had everything going for them. Great songs, charisma, bleached blonde hair and smiles wider than an elephant’s waistline. They also came from the United Kingdom, which back then, was an instant ticket to success. You May Also Like: The Everly Brothers – Two Yanks in England (1966): ForgottenRead More

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Tommy James and the Shondells – Anthology (1989): Forgotten series

Although there is no shortage of Tommy James and the Shondells retrospectives available, Anthology tends to be the best of the bounty. Between the years 1966 and 1969, the East Coast band amassed a total of 14 top 40 hit singles You May Also Like: Tommy James and the ShondellsRead More

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Forgotten series: The Syndicate of Sound – Little Girl: History of the Syndicate of Sound (1994)

Some one hit wonders are deserving of the status simply because they lack quality material to make a further stand. But that is definitely not the case with the Syndicate of Sound You May Also Like: The Bangles, Dream Syndicate + Others – ‘3 X 4’ (2019) The Rugbys –Read More

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Forgotten series: The Gentrys – The Very Best (1998)

Formed in the spring of 1963, the Gentrys from Memphis, Tennessee gathered a great deal of regional recognition before finally making a nationwide breakthrough in the summer of 1965 with “Keep On Dancing.” You May Also Like: Timothy B. Schmit and Glad – ‘Feelin’ Glad’ (1968): Forgotten Series Four JacksRead More

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Forgotten series: Lyres – Lyres Lyres (1986; 2012 reissue)

Having wowed the garage rock squad with their first album, On Fyre, Lyres continued to deliver the goods here on their subsequent outing, which initially surfaced in 1986 on the Ace of Hearts label. You May Also Like: Forgotten series: Where You Gonna Go?: Motor City Garage Bands 1965-1969 (2008)Read More

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Forgotten series: Head East – The Best Of Head East (2001)

One can never accuse Head East of not paying their dues. Formed in 1969, the Illinois based band kicked about the local live circuit for half a decade before finally translating their music onto vinyl. You May Also Like: How Paul Butterfield Deftly Blended Blues and Psychedelia on ‘East-West’ ForgottenRead More

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Forgotten series: The Wailers – Livewire!!! (1999)

Not many artists can claim to having a hit single twice with the same song. But the Wailers from Tacoma, Washington accomplished such a rare feat. You May Also Like: The Undertones – True Confessions: Singles = A’s + B’s (1999): Forgotten Series Bill Deal and the Rhondels – VintageRead More