Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “Waitin’ on a Sunny Day” (2002)
Oh yeah, the song that the “fans” love to hate. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’
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On Second Thought: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Specter at the Feast (2013)
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club emerged in 2013 with their long-awaited Specter at the Feast studio project, this group’s most realized album yet. The journey there, however, was simply epic. You May Also Like: Rock and Roll Music, by the Beatles, Stones, Oasis, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club: Odd Couples Jon LarsenRead More
‘I’d have to lose 10 or 15 pounds’: Ace Frehley contemplates reuniting with Kiss again
Now that Kiss’ Gene Simmons — who previously said he’d never play with the band’s deposed original members again — has relented in the wake of their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, at least one question remains: Can Ace Frehley still fit into his old costume? You MayRead More
Steely Dan Sunday, “The Great Pagoda of Funn” (2006)
<<< BACKWARD (“Brite Nitegown”) ||| ONWARD (“Security Joan”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** Track 5 on Morph the Cat is an enigma; “The Great Pagoda of Funn” ranks with songs like “Maxine” and “On The Dunes” You May Also Like: Steely Dan, “Carey” (circa 2001): Steely Dan Sunday
The case for Hall and Oates as album artists: ‘We’re very much more than our hits’
When HBO called recently inquiring about usage rights for the Hall and Oates deep cut “Alone Too Long” from their 1975 self-titled release, it came as little surprise. John Oates says they always considered themselves album artists. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Tower of Power – ‘Hipper than Hip: Live in 1974’ (2013)
Recorded live at the peak of their powers in May 1974, ‘Hipper than Hip’ finds Tower of Power setting a Long Island radio-station soundstage ablaze.
Brendan Benson – You Were Right (2013)
Brendan Benson should have become a famous star like his colleague and friend Jack White a long time ago. You May Also Like: Harry Benson – ‘Paul’ (2022): Books Murali Coryell – Mr. Senator (2016)
‘He’s actually a musician’: Neal Schon on Journey’s relationship with producer Kevin Shirley
Producer Kevin Shirley has worked with every Journey lead singer going back to Steve Perry, and there’s a reason for that: “He’s very, very musical,” says band co-founder Neal Schon. You May Also Like: No related posts.
John Mellencamp – 1978-2012 Box Set (2013)
John Mellencamp may be known for changing his name an astonishing three times, but he is respected for two other qualities: his status as the Bruce Springsteen of the Midwest, and his refusal to compromise his sound to fit the latest trends. You May Also Like: John Mellencamp’s Dark, Down-HomeRead More
‘We were a little luckier’: Booker T. and the MGs stood apart from the standard house band
As part of Booker T. and the MGs, Steve Cropper played on countless hits, though often the record-buying public had no idea of their involvement. The guitar legend explains why that never mattered. You May Also Like: No related posts.
