Post Tagged with: "Classic Rock"

How Peter Frampton Reaffirmed His Legend on 'Thank You Mr. Churchill'

How Peter Frampton Reaffirmed His Legend on ‘Thank You Mr. Churchill’

Peter Frampton returned to bread-and-butter straight-ahead rock 10 years ago today on ‘Thank You Mr. Churchill.’ It may as well have been 1976 all over again.

Todd Rundgren Remains an Individualist, and a True Star: Something Else! Interview

Todd Rundgren Remains an Individualist, and a True Star: Something Else! Interview

Ross Boissoneau caught up with Todd Rundgren for a discussion on growing as an artist, learning through listening, and shared musical experiences.

Todd Rundgren, Billy Sherwood + Others - 'A Tribute to Keith Emerson and Greg Lake' (2020)

Todd Rundgren, Billy Sherwood + Others – ‘A Tribute to Keith Emerson and Greg Lake’ (2020)

A lot of thoughts flooded my head when I started listening to the new Billy Sherwood-helmed ‘Tribute to Keith Emerson and Greg Lake.’

Pink Floyd's 'Atom Heart Mother': 50 Years Gone

Pink Floyd’s ‘Atom Heart Mother’: 50 Years Gone

Celebrating the upcoming anniversary of Pink Floyd’s often-overlooked ‘Atom Heart Mother,’ a transitional album that’s significant for what it started.

Can the Flawed 'Chicago VIII' Be Saved by Its Deep Cuts?

Can the Flawed ‘Chicago VIII’ Be Saved by Its Deep Cuts?

Released 45 years ago today, ‘Chicago VIII’ found the band at a low creative ebb. But these five lesser-known songs make it worth a return visit.

Being My Own Hero: Neil Peart & My Connection to Rush

Being My Own Hero: Neil Peart & My Connection to Rush

With Neil Peart’s passing, Mike Tiano reflects on his connection to Rush through working for Canadian rock artists during the 1970s.

Bad Company - 'Desolation Angels' (1979; 2020 reissue)

Bad Company – ‘Desolation Angels’ (1979; 2020 reissue)

There was still a market for the kind of solid playing and production being made by Bad Company, even amid the rise of punk and new wave.

In Praise of the Revolutionary Quietness of James Taylor's 'Sweet Baby James'

In Praise of the Revolutionary Quietness of James Taylor’s ‘Sweet Baby James’

Issued 50 years ago this month, ‘Sweet Baby James’ showcased a calm defiance of trends, catapulting James Taylor to superstardom.

A Legacy Reclaimed: Robbie Robertson and the Band

A Legacy Reclaimed: Robbie Robertson and the Band

A new reissue of the Band’s self-titled second album paired with a group of originals by Robbie Robertson to remind us of their towering influence.

How John Lennon's Aptly Named 'Instant Karma' Set a Career Template

How John Lennon’s Aptly Named ‘Instant Karma’ Set a Career Template

Recorded over a single day 50 years ago this month, John Lennon’s ‘Instant Karma’ pointed the way for the triumph of his solo debut.