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David Marks says the Beach Boys’ sound was always ‘something special’

From the very first, David Marks knew the Beach Boys were on to something. And he says he feels it all over again, now that the founding members have reunited for a much-anticipated concert tour and new studio album. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Heiner Stadler – Brains on Fire (2012)

For the first time on compact disc, we hear some of the early works of this innovative pianist and (a particular focus here) composer/arranger. You May Also Like: Richard Turgeon, “Fire Drill” (2021): One Track Mind Mats Gustafsson – MG 50: Peace and Fire (2016)

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Beach Boys about half finished with highly anticipated studio reunion project

After years of very public squabbles, the Beach Boys appear to be working in perfect harmony again. The reunited group — including founding members Brian Wilson, Mike Love and Al Jardine, along with legacy members Bruce Johnston and David Marks — is about half finished on a long-waited new studioRead More

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Half Notes: T.S. (Sean) Bonniwell – Close (1969; 2012 reissue)

What a trip this is, the lone and long-forgotten album from Sean Bonniwell, or T.S., or whatever. Best known as leader of the 1960s American garage-rock band the Music Machine, he’d briefly established a reputation for fuzzy-guitared, Farfisa-organed sides like the Top 20 hit “Talk Talk.” You hear, in theRead More

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Forgotten series: Food – Forever Is A Dream (1969)

Chicago, Illinois was the address of this enigmatic band that cut one album before dissolving into the depths of even further obscurity. Initially distributed by the Capitol label in 1969, Forever Is A Dream bleeds with ambition and adventure You May Also Like: Illinois Speed Press – ‘Illinois Speed Press’Read More

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Glen Campbell, “Wichita Lineman” (1968): One Track Mind

As Glen Campbell sang his signature tune “Rhinestone Cowboy” for likely the last time on stage, I thought of another song he’s famous for.

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Nick Mason discusses possibility of future projects in massive Pink Floyd reissue series

As EMI’s massive reissue project for Pink Floyd’s most popular albums draws to a close with The Wall on Feb. 28, some fans have wondered about similar expanded editions for earlier projects. Drummer Nick Mason seems open to it. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Forgotten series: Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders – The Best Of (1994)

Even those with minimal knowledge of rock and roll probably don’t have to be told the British beat boom of the early 60s still holds center stage as the genre’s most important and inspiring movement. Decades later, such influences continue to penetrate the consciousness of musicians everywhere. Hailing from Manchester,Read More

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Forgotten series: Episode Six – The Roots Of Deep Purple: The Complete Episode Six (1994)

Formed in the summer of 1964, Episode Six quickly developed a star-studded reputation as a hotshot live band. The English group, which included lead singer Ian Gillian and bassist Roger Glover, who eventually gleaned even more accolades in Deep Purple, also cut a flock of brilliant singles that are featuredRead More

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Listen to a newly discovered alternate guitar solo by George Harrison on the Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun"

A new video has emerged that traces the development of George Harrison’s seminal ballad “Here Comes the Sun,” and it features a never-before-heard guitar solo. You May Also Like: For ELO’s Jeff Lynne, Meeting George Harrison ‘Was Like a Dream Come True’