How Gram Parsons Cemented His Legend With Posthumous ‘Grievous Angel’
Recorded 50 years ago, Gram Parsons’ ‘Grievous Angel’ was an artistic triumph even though it never climbed higher than No. 195 on Billboard’s album chart.
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Ward Davis, March 3, 2023: Shows I’ll Never Forget
When Ward Davis’ solo acoustic performance at the Louisiana Grandstand theater was announced, I almost decided to skip it.
Illinois Speed Press – ‘Illinois Speed Press’ (1969); ‘Duet’ (1970): Forgotten Series
Illinois Speed Press arrived with some key Chicago-related connections. Their claim to fame, however, was setting the stage for Poco.
Wadsworth Mansion – ‘Wadsworth Mansion’ (1971): Forgotten Series
Emerging from Providence, R.I., Wadsworth Mansion are the ultimate example of a one-hit-wonder act.
Timothy B. Schmit and Glad – ‘Feelin’ Glad’ (1968): Forgotten Series
Not to be mistaken for the Christian band of the same name, Glad served as an early stop for future Poco and Eagles star Timothy B. Schmit.
Firefall – ‘Comet’ (2020)
Decades after first hitting the charts, Firefall is still plying their trade with easygoing harmonies, catchy choruses and country-rock licks.
The Burrito Brothers – ‘The Notorious Burrito Brothers’ (2020)
How does ‘The Notorious Burrito Brothers’ fit in alongside the nearly three dozen other albums by the variously named Burritos? Just fine, thank you.
Bob Dylan – ‘Travelin’ Thru: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 15′ (2019)
A brief public service message for long-time Bob Dylan collectors: Don’t get rid of your bootlegs.
Bob Dylan, ‘The Bootleg Series Vol. 15: Travelin’ Thru, 1967-1969′ (2019)
Bob Dylan’s recordings in Nashville were a radical, almost reactionary departure for many reasons.
How Son Volt Got Back on Track With the Searching ‘American Central Dust’
Released 10 years ago today, Son Volt’s ‘American Central Dust’ found Jay Farrar asking questions – and being OK when he didn’t always get answers.
