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Dickey Betts' Star Rose as the Allman Brothers Band Grieved

Dickey Betts’ Star Rose as the Allman Brothers Band Grieved

I saw Dickey Betts during a unique era for the Allman Brothers Band: Duane Allman was gone but bassist Berry Oakley was still alive.

How the Bee Gees Overcame It All to Produce the Magical 'Odessa'

How the Bee Gees Overcame It All to Produce the Magical ‘Odessa’

The Bee Gees were in a precarious position 55 years ago when their only original double album was first released in the UK. They turned in a masterpiece.

How Eric Clapton's 'Me and Mr. Johnson' Made the Case for British Blues

How Eric Clapton’s ‘Me and Mr. Johnson’ Made the Case for British Blues

I thought I didn’t need another take on “Come On In My Kitchen.” Twenty years ago, Eric Clapton proved me wrong with ‘Me and Mr. Johnson.’

Ernesto Cervini's Turboprop, "When I Fall" (2024): Video premiere

Ernesto Cervini’s Turboprop, “When I Fall” (2024): Video premiere

Here is the video premiere of “When I Fall” from ‘A Canadian Songbook,’ the new album by Ernesto Cervini’s Turboprop.

Why Joe Jackson's Retro 'Body and Soul' Said So Much About His Future

Why Joe Jackson’s Retro ‘Body and Soul’ Said So Much About His Future

Released 40 years ago today, the daring ‘Body and Soul’ put to bed forever the idea that Joe Jackson was just another punk.

Luckless UK's Underrated 'Danger Money' Arrived Just as Prog Fell Apart

Luckless UK’s Underrated ‘Danger Money’ Arrived Just as Prog Fell Apart

Released 45 years ago this month, UK’s trio-led sophomore effort ‘Danger Money’ is past due for a reevaluation.

Why Aerosmith Finally Broke Through With 'Get Your Wings'

Why Aerosmith Finally Broke Through With ‘Get Your Wings’

Aerosmith’s debut may have sparked comparisons to the Rolling Stones, but ‘Get Your Wings’ arrived 50 years ago with a different approach.

Disaster Pony,  "Dead Neon & The Noon Sun" from 'Disaster Pony' (2024): Video premiere

Disaster Pony, “Dead Neon & The Noon Sun” from ‘Disaster Pony’ (2024): Video premiere

Here’s the video premiere of jazz/EDM act Disaster Pony’s “Dead Neon & The Noon Sun.” Their self-titled debut album is out March 4, 2024.

Five Moments of Eternal Brilliance From Steely Dan's 'Pretzel Logic'

Five Moments of Eternal Brilliance From Steely Dan’s ‘Pretzel Logic’

Released 50 years ago today, Steely Dan’s ‘Pretzel Logic’ remains a pinnacle achievement for the premier jazz-pop rock band. Here’s a handful of reasons why.

Christopher Hoffman, "Farewell Forever" from 'Vision Is The Identity' (2024): Streaming premiere

Christopher Hoffman, “Farewell Forever” from ‘Vision Is The Identity’ (2024): Streaming premiere

Here is the streaming premiere of “Farewell Forever” from cellist Christopher Hoffman’s upcoming album ‘Vision Is The Identity.’