Bill Wyman, “What & How & If & When & Why” (2015): Something Else! sneak peek
Bill Wyman’s “What & How & If & When & Why” doesn’t sound anything like is his earlier laid-back rootsy fare – to say nothing of the Rolling Stones.
Other News
Journey, “I’ll Be Alright Without You” from Raised on Radio (1986): One Track Mind
Neal Schon takes us inside the unique guitar sound from Journey’s “I’ll Be Alright Without You,” released on May 27, 1986 as part of ‘Raised on Radio.’
Tom Tallitsch – All Together Now (2015)
The tenor ace Tallitsch delivers another mainstream jazz outing with a stellar supporting cast that’s dynamic, majestic and yes, a boatload of fun.
Yes, “Survival” from Yes (1969): YESterdays
Yes knows a thing of two about survival. As such, it seems only fitting that the last song on their debut is so titled.
Los Lobos’ ‘Kiko’ Was a Mysterious, Completely Transfixing Triumph
Released on May 26, 1992, ‘Kiko’ is still, by any measure, Los Lobos’ most unusual album. That’s what lures me back, again and again.
Often-Forgotten ‘David Gilmour’ Was Pink Floyd Leader’s Most Varied Solo Effort
Released on May 25, 1978, ‘David Gilmour’ is a complete solo statement, refreshing in that it’s not trying too hard to sound like Pink Floyd.
The Aristocrats, “Culture Clash” (2013): One Track Mind
The Aristocrats’ versatility, power and instrumental prowess may be best heard on the title track from 2013’s ‘Culture Clash.’
Ronnie James Dio moved into the spotlight with the dark, uplifting Holy Diver
‘Holy Diver, released on May 25, 1983, found Ronnie James Dio setting a new course after work with Rainbow and Black Sabbath.
Warren Haynes, “Spots of Time” from Ashes and Dust (2015): One Track Mind
Free of the expectations surrounding the Allman Brothers Band and Gov’t Mule, Warren Haynes emerges with a sound both familiar and new.
In a surprise, Def Leppard rekindled their classic-era sound with covers-focused Yeah!
When Def Leppard released a covers album on May 23, 2006, I didn’t expect to like it. This must clearly be a band on the verge of calling it quits, right?
