The Eagles’ Don Henley Questions Need for a Hall of Fame: ‘Antithesis of What Rock ‘n’ Roll Is All About’
Just because the Eagles are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame doesn’t mean Don Henley is buying into the whole thing.
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‘It is very inspiring’: For Steve Lukather, playing with the Beatles’ Ringo Starr about more than music
For Grammy award-winning Toto cofounder and sideman to the stars Steve Lukather, getting to know the Beatles’ Ringo Starr — really know him, as a person — has been the best part of his stint with the newest All-Starr Band. You May Also Like: Ringo Starr and His All StarrRead More
Books: Rock ‘n’ Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip, by Robert Landau (2013)
There’s something happening here … What it is clearly isn’t Burma-Shave, and it isn’t Wayne Newton at the Hollywood Bowl or Jerry Lewis in Las Vegas. You May Also Like: Rumble Strip – ‘Let’s Roll’ (2021) Richard Turgeon, “Sunset” (2020): One Track Mind
‘He’d had enough of modern sounds’: Alan Parsons on his cold-call first meeting with Steven Wilson
When Steven Wilson decided he wanted to give his retro-cool new solo project the spacious, complex sound of his favorite classic rock albums, he knew who to ring up: Alan Parsons. Even if they’d never met before. You May Also Like: Pink Floyd Engineer Alan Parsons Had the Perfect ‘WizardRead More
The Beatles, “Savoy Truffle” from The White Album (1968): Deep Beatles
Many Beatles songs contain two key elements: wordplay and nods to their R&B roots. George Harrison is no stranger to either aspect, and few songs encapsulate these qualities like “Savoy Truffle,” the White Album track You May Also Like: The Beatles, “Good Night” from the White Album (1968): Deep BeatlesRead More
Jimi Hendrix – People, Hell and Angels (2013)
Jimi Hendrix’s legacy has been so brazenly, endlessly plundered, it’s fair to approach any so-called “new” material from the late guitarist with a deep distrust. Circumspection this time soon transforms into pure joy. You May Also Like: Jimi Hendrix – ‘Songs For Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts’ (2019) BurntRead More
‘There’s always an ongoing debate’: Lawrence Gowan sticks up for the current edition of Styx
Though it’s been 15 years since Lawrence Gowan took over as frontman with Styx, he’s aware that arguments continue over how the current version of the group matches up against the Dennis DeYoung-led edition. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Donnie Iris, “Ah! Leah!” (1981): Almost Hits
Unfortunately, Donnie Iris’ “Ah! Leah!” will likely be entered into the historical record as “peaked at 29 – forgotten by many.”
After awful end, Brian Wilson closes the door on future Beach Boys reunions: ‘No, I don’t think so’
Brian Wilson, after earning a Grammy tonight, confirmed something that Beach Boys fans had feared following the disastrous conclusion of the band’s 2012 reunion tour: It won’t be happening again. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Forgotten series: Head East – The Best Of Head East (2001)
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: How Paul Butterfield Deftly Blended Blues and Psychedelia on ‘East-West’ UnitRead More
