Now here’s a band that paid some serious dues! Founded in late 1964, the Ides of March were barely teenagers when they started gigging and cutting discs. You May Also Like: The Undertones – True Confessions: Singles = A’s + B’s (1999): Forgotten Series
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The upcoming reissue of Paul McCartney’s second solo effort Ram had us thinking about drummer Denny Seiwell, who joined McCartney’s band for that project then became a cornerstone of the original lineup of Wings. You May Also Like: Why ‘Red Rose Speedway’ Ended Up Fracturing Paul McCartney and Wings ‘RamRead More
Rock journalist Rob Kern, an avowed metalhead, chronicles his journey across a blistering sunscape of Chicago music in 33 Days in the Hole, now available in eBook format. You May Also Like: Chicago, “Questions 67 & 68” from Chicago Transit Authority (1969): One Track Mind Chicago, “It Better End Soon”Read More
While digging around for tasty extras to include in the deluxe edition of the forthcoming 2012 release Analog Man, Joe Walsh came across an amazing find: A tape of his former band the James Gang jamming with Little Richard. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Fred Turner has described his reunion with fellow BTO alum Randy Bachman as being “almost like a rebirth.” A signature moment in that emotional return from early retirement is forthcoming as Eagle Rock releases Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC on May 29, 2012 You May Also Like: ‘Bachman andRead More
The Beach Boys’ first single with Brian Wilson in ages is a celebration not just of the joys of their combined vocals, but also the glowing desktop contraption that long-ago beamed their biggest songs into our homes. You May Also Like: How Beach Boys Found the Sun Again With ‘That’sRead More
ZZ Top is putting its faith in eccentric producer/fellow longbeard Rick Rubin, even as we continue waiting — and waiting — for the band’s long-awaited new album. You May Also Like: ZZ Top’s “El Diablo,” “Thunderbird,” “Rough Boy” + Others: Gimme Five Tom Petty, Johnny Cash + Beastie Boys: RickRead More
