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Genesis, Jan. 24, 1975: Shows I'll Never Forget

Genesis, Jan. 24, 1975: Shows I’ll Never Forget

Mike Tiano remembers Genesis’ 1975 performance at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, featured in the new reissue of ‘The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.’

Rick Davies' Five Greatest Supertramp Moments

Rick Davies’ Five Greatest Supertramp Moments

Well, actually seven. Limiting it to just five Supertramp songs would have been … the “crime of the century.”

For Mickey Thomas, Starship's 'Sara' Still Holds Haunting Mysteries

For Mickey Thomas, Starship’s ‘Sara’ Still Holds Haunting Mysteries

“Sara” arrived with ‘Knee Deep in the Hoopla’ 40 years ago today, and later became one of three No. 1 hits for Starship. Here’s why it’s held up much better.

Tortoise, "Layered Presence" from 'Touch' (2025): Something Else! sneak peek

Tortoise, “Layered Presence” from ‘Touch’ (2025): Something Else! sneak peek

Here is “Layered Presence,” an advance single form Tortoise’s upcoming album ‘Touch.’

How the Rolling Stones Got Their Mojo Back With 'A Bigger Bang'

How the Rolling Stones Got Their Mojo Back With ‘A Bigger Bang’

The Rolling Stones accomplished something 20 years ago today that hadn’t happened in a quarter century: They put out a good record.

Doobie Brothers, Aug. 9, 2025: Shows I'll Never Forget

Doobie Brothers, Aug. 9, 2025: Shows I’ll Never Forget

The Doobie Brothers remain one of the most consistently satisfying touring bands, almost five decades after their peak years.

The Devil, the Dues and the AI Apocalypse

The Devil, the Dues and the AI Apocalypse

While the media tells us to watch out for wars, the economy and the changing political landscape, I’ve managed to find something else to worry about.

In an Era With So Many 'Legends,' Ozzy Osbourne Lived Up to the Title

In an Era With So Many ‘Legends,’ Ozzy Osbourne Lived Up to the Title

Ozzy Osbourne leaves behind a legacy that deserves respect not only in the metal world, but in the music world in general.

How Brian Wilson Helped the Beach Boys Transcend Their Critics

How Brian Wilson Helped the Beach Boys Transcend Their Critics

They dealt with internal strife, drugs and health issues but nothing could keep the Beach Boys – and Brian Wilson – from the pantheon of pop music gods.

Jazz Funk Soul [Jeff Lorber, Everette Harp + Paul Jackson Jr.] "Over Easy," from 'Simpatico' (2025): One Track Mind

Jazz Funk Soul [Jeff Lorber, Everette Harp + Paul Jackson Jr.] “Over Easy,” from ‘Simpatico’ (2025): One Track Mind

Buoyant, accessible and executed with advanced musicianship, “Over Easy” from new album ‘Simpatico’ exemplifies what Jazz Funk Soul is about.