In Defense of the Often-Overlooked Mott the Hoople
Mott the Hoople deserves wider fame for their eclectic mix of Dylan-esque folk rock, glam leanings, prog-type forays, proto punk/metal and rock ‘n’ roll.
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Punky Meadows – Fallen Angel (2016)
Any fan of melodic rock will appreciate ‘Fallen Angel,’ even if you’re not familiar with Punky Meadows or his ’70s glam band Angel.
Marc Bolan – At the BBC (2013)
Marc Bolan had been championed by John Peel long before he had a chance to hang a hub-cap diamond star halo on music lovers with T Rex. The proof is in this 6-CD set featuring every appearance he ever made on the BBC. You May Also Like: T. Rex, theRead More
Forgotten series: Jet – Nothing To Do With Us: A Golden Treasury Of Jet (2000)
Not at all associated with the contemporary Australian band of the same name, these fellows came from London, England and got together in 1974. Toting impressive pedigrees, the group included lead singer Andy Ellison and drummer Chris Townson, who both played with John’s Children, which also featured Marc Bolan. TheRead More
The Sweet, ‘New York Groove” (2012): One Track Mind
The Sweet’s effervescent take on “New York Groove” opens their album of mashed-up cover tunes, ‘New York Connection.’
New album from glam-rock legends Sweet to feature mashed-up cover tunes
Sweet, still led by original guitarist Andy Scott, return with a mashed-up new studio project that blends choice covers with elements of the band’s most memorable hits. Check out the new video preview below! You May Also Like: How the Sweet Finally Came Into Their Own With ‘Sweet Fanny Adams’Read More
‘American Idol’ finalist Adam Lambert on replacing Freddie Mercury in Queen: ‘The intention is to pay tribute’
Move over, Freddie Mercury. Step aside, Paul Rodgers. Queen’s new lead singer is former “American Idol” finalist Adam Lambert. Lambert confirmed the news (or … maybe not?!) in an interview with the UK’s Daily Star You May Also Like: No related posts.
Disgraced glam-rocker Gary Glitter's stadium favorite "Rock and Roll Part 2" banned at Super Bowl
NFL officials have banned the use of disgraced glam-rocker Gary Glitter’s “Rock and Roll Part 2” — or, as it’s more commonly known, “The Hey Song” — in advance of this Sunday’s Super Bowl. You May Also Like: Kiss – Rock and Roll Over (1976): On Second Thought ‘Leon Russell:Read More
Half Notes: David Bowie – Glass Spider Tour DVD (2007)
That much-maligned period of David Bowie’s, the 1980s, seemed to be getting a bit of a revival of sorts 20 years on — beginning with the release of The Best Of 1980-1987 and then this long-out-of-print video getting the DVD treatment. That period just wasn’t kind to him and yet,Read More
Queen – ‘Days of Our Lives’ (2012)
As ‘Days of Our Lives’ makes clear, Queen knew – and from the very beginning – that they were on to something.
