How Geordie Introduced AC/DC’s Brian Johnson to the World
Brian Johnson’s work with his pre-AC/DC band Geordie was in the heavy-duty vein of Deep Purple, Status Quo and Led Zeppelin.
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How “It’s a Long Way There” Introduced the Little River Band
The Little River Band’s definitive self-titled debut arrived 45 years ago this month, with “It’s a Long Way There” as its opening track.
Roger Waters – ‘Us + Them’ (2020)
Roger Waters has been fighting this fight for a long time, and it is amazing how songs that he wrote decades ago sound so relevant today.
Blue Oyster Cult – ‘The Symbol Remains’ (2020)
Blue Oyster Cult’s ‘The Symbol Remains’ ought to give old rock fans a bit of relief from the new normal, whatever that is.
Tower of Power – ‘Step Up’ (2020)
Tower of Power’s outstanding ‘Step Up’ harkens back to the best of the band’s past while still being contemporary.
How Neil Young’s ‘Le Noise’ Found Light in a World of Darkness
Released 10 years ago today, the textured ‘Le Noise’ landed somewhere between Neil Young’s acoustic work and his more muscular full-band rock music.
‘John Lennon 80: The Last Days in the Life,’ by Kenneth Womack: Books
Kenneth Womack’s ‘John Lennon 80’ paints a realistic, balanced picture of his final era’s setbacks, victories and, sadly, unfulfilled dreams.
How Black Country Communion’s Debut Brought Back ’70s-Style Hard Rock
Black Country Communion’s self-titled debut arrived 10 years ago today as a thunderous reminder of the golden age of Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and AC/DC.
Steppenwolf – ‘Monster’ (1969): On Second Thought
Returning to a moment when Steppenwolf tried to reconcile the shortcomings of specific aspects of American history with the spirit of American optimism.
Why Supertramp’s “Sister Moonshine” Pointed to Future Greatness
Supertramp’s elfin, silvery “Sister Moonshine” arrived 45 years ago today as a kind of dry run for platinum successes to come.
