Motley Crue, ‘The Dirt’ (2019): Movies
‘The Dirt’ is a fun romp through one of rock’s most decadent decades – and in the end, I suppose that’s appropriate for a film about Motley Crue.
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Ronnie Lane, Joost Maglev, Patrice Jegou + Others: Five For the Road
Ronnie Lane, Joost Maglev, Patrice Jegou, Tiny Legs Tim and the Green are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
How the Sweet Finally Came Into Their Own With ‘Sweet Fanny Adams’
‘Sweet Fanny Adams,’ thought of as the first genuine album from the Sweet, arrived 45 years ago this month.
Aerosmith Finally Got Down, Dirty and Just Right Again on ‘Honkin’ on Bobo’
It didn’t last very long, but Aerosmith belatedly recaptured their initial spirit and energy 15 years ago today on ‘Honkin’ on Bobo.’
Todd Rundgren’s Utopia – ‘Live at the Chicago Theatre’ (2019)
So maybe no one asked for a reunion of Todd Rundgren’s Utopia? It’s a question that should have been asked. And ‘Live at the Chicago Theatre’ is the answer.
The Beatles, “Child of Nature” (1968): Deep Beatles
Songs can change radically from demo to final version. Nothing demonstrates this fact more than the Beatles’ “Child of Nature.”
Lou Reed Head Faked His Fans Once Again With ‘Animal Serenade’
Lou Reed’s live ‘Animal Serenade’ delivered the goods 15 years ago this week, but – gasp! – in an elegant, almost cerebral fashion.
How ‘One Way Out’ Finally Sold Me on the Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band made a new fan 15 years ago today with the release of their final concert recording.
Left Lane Cruiser, “Shake and Bake” from ‘Shake and Bake’ (2019): Something Else! sneak peek
This sends a clear signal that success hadn’t changed Left Lane Cruiser. If anything, they’re doubling down on what made them America’s premier blues-rock band.
33Jazz Records at 30: As Always, a Fierce Advocate for Women
33Jazz Records’ initial raison d’etre was the support of women in music, and that’s very much part of their ethos today.
