Some one hit wonders are deserving of the status simply because they lack quality material to make a further stand. But that is definitely not the case with the Syndicate of Sound You May Also Like: The Bangles, Dream Syndicate + Others – ‘3 X 4’ (2019) Wadsworth Mansion –Read More

Formed in the spring of 1963, the Gentrys from Memphis, Tennessee gathered a great deal of regional recognition before finally making a nationwide breakthrough in the summer of 1965 with “Keep On Dancing.” You May Also Like: Bill Lloyd – Feeling the Elephant (1987): Forgotten Series The Turtles – PresentRead More

Contrary to common belief, the Rolling Stones were not the biggest threat to the Beatles at the height of the British Invasion, as that title went to the Dave Clark Five. You May Also Like: Dave Clark Five – ‘All the Hits’ (2020) Gene Clark – Firebyrd (1984): On SecondRead More

Having wowed the garage rock squad with their first album, On Fyre, Lyres continued to deliver the goods here on their subsequent outing, which initially surfaced in 1986 on the Ace of Hearts label. You May Also Like: Bill Lloyd – Feeling the Elephant (1987): Forgotten Series Aviation Blondes –Read More

Although the mystical name suggests a psychedelic consciousness, this Southern California act actually specialized in jugband-styled folk rock. You May Also Like: Wes Montgomery – ‘The Complete Full House Recordings’ (2023) Joe Mandica, “I Feel Fine” (1980): One Track Mind Spencer Davis Group – ‘Gluggo’ (1973): Forgotten Series

So many musicians are leaving us far too soon, and the latest legend handed a ticket to rock and roll heaven is Reg Presley, lead singer of the Troggs, who passed away February 7, 2013 from lung cancer. You May Also Like: Chick Corea (1941-2021): An Appreciation Moody Blues’ RayRead More

Founded in 1979, Lyres not only spearheaded the 1960s garage rock revival of the following decade, but the Boston, Massachusetts combo also remained kingpins of the scene. You May Also Like: The Turtles – Present the Battle of the Bands (1968): Forgotten Series Jo Jo Gunne – So … Where’sRead More

One can never accuse Head East of not paying their dues. Formed in 1969, the Illinois based band kicked about the local live circuit for half a decade before finally translating their music onto vinyl. You May Also Like: Unit 4 + 2 – Unit Four Plus Two (1969): ForgottenRead More

For those not in the know, Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart were one of the 1960s’ most successful songwriting teams. Best remembered for the tasty tunes they supplied the Monkees, they also achieved a respectable round of fame on their own You May Also Like: The Monkees – Good Times!Read More

By the time Lovely Sunday Dreaming entered the shops, the Mystreated had already gained a star-studded reputation amongst garage punk advocates in the shape of a couple of albums and several EPs and singles. You May Also Like: Noel Redding’s Fat Mattress – Fat Mattress (1969): Forgotten Series Banchee –Read More