Don’t let the goofball demeanor fool you: Ringo Starr is the model of consistency these days, as solid and professional a frontman as there is — and maestro of one of the last decades’ most reliably entertaining guest-packed tours. You May Also Like: At first, Gregg Rolie wasn’t so sureRead More
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The inspiration that led to Pink Floyd projects like Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and The Wall has been endlessly dissected. People talk about modern isolation, departed bandmates, the scourge of war. Not quite. You May Also Like: In defense of Roger Waters’ oft-derided, over-the-top RadioRead More
Though his bandmate Neil Young is more often fetishized, this set makes clear Stephen Stills’ creative depth.
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You may be asking yourself: Another live Peter Frampton? Already? I know I was. But there is at least one good reason for this one, beyond the snazzy 5.1 Surround Sound, and yet another interaction of all of the hits. His name is Bob Mayo. You May Also Like: PeterRead More