Foghat – Live in St. Pete (2013)
Truth is, Foghat (part hard blues band, part scroungy jam band) was always better suited to the relaxed atmosphere of the stage.
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‘I don’t have it’: Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour is holding on to a key piece of Beatles memorabilia
Beatles 101 tells us that a drawing of a schoolmate by the young Julian Lennon inspired his father’s trippy “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” from Sgt. Pepper. But you’ll never believe where that piece of rock history ended up. You May Also Like: How Julian Lennon Faced It AllRead More
Books: The Beatles, All These Years: Tune In, by Mark Lewisohn (2013)
The name “Mark Lewisohn” carries significant weight in the Beatles fan and scholar communities. During the 1980s and 1990s, the author published essential reference works for any Beatles enthusiast’s library. You May Also Like: ‘George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle’ by Philip Norman (2023): Books
Sammy Hagar, Neal Schon, Steve Smith, Joe Satriani, others – Concert for Ronnie Montrose (2013)
Whatever the circumstances of his early passing, Ronnie Montrose’s music spoke to larger things — to outer-limits explorations on the guitar, to rafter-rearranging loudness, to fun. You May Also Like: Joe Satriani’s ‘Is There Love In Space?’ Showcased His Best (and Worst) Impulses ‘Fanfare For the Uncommon Man: The OfficialRead More
‘It still transmits that excitement’: Adam Lambert has helped Queen keep its spark
Despite their having recently performed with a pair of guest singers, Brian May says the group isn’t out looking for a frontman to replace the departed Freddie Mercury. Fate just keeps stepping in. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Neil Young – Live at the Cellar Door (2013)
This denuded 1970 solo live date, situated subsequent to the newly released After the Gold Rush and before his equally well-received Harvest, finds Neil Young at the peak of his ruminative powers. You May Also Like: Neil Young Set a Solo Course on ‘Sugar Mountain: Live at Canterbury House’
On Second Thought: Boston – Life, Love and Hope (2013)
There was a time when Boston could do no wrong. Their 1976 debut album dominated the rock scene with that signature combination of Tom Scholz’ guitar cathedrals and Brad Delp’s soaring vocals. You May Also Like: How Boston Said Goodbye to Brad Delp on ‘Life Love and Hope’
‘We had to do something else’: How Journey moved on after Steve Perry’s departure
For Journey, the absence of its lead singer from the road — no matter the radio magic that had come before — was setting the band up for certain disaster. You May Also Like: No related posts.
‘I am amazed that it’s lasted’: Reissue projects allowed ELO’s Jeff Lynne to take stock
ELO’s Jeff Lynne has had plenty of time to take stock recently, even as he’s hinted at the completion of some of his first new solo music since his often-overlooked debut Armchair Theatre. You May Also Like: No related posts.
‘Open to all types of music’: For Jimi Hendrix, an often-overlooked connection with the Beatles
Jimi Hendrix’s passion for the work of Bob Dylan has been well documented, most notably within his fiery rendition of “All Along the Watertower.” Less talked about is how much he loved the Beatles. You May Also Like: Jimi Hendrix – ‘Songs For Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts’ (2019)
