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Forgotten series: The Yellow Balloon – The Yellow Balloon (1967)

Conceived by producer Gary Zekley, the Yellow Balloon featured an interesting cast of characters, most notably Dick St. John of Dick and Dee Dee, actor Don Grady from “My Three Sons,” and Daryl Dragon You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Genesis Post-1980 Songs That Don’t Suck: Gimme Five

Though the popular consciousness has placed the terminating line between Prog Genesis and Pop Genesis at the moment in which Peter Gabriel packed up his flower outfit and split, the truth is the group underwent a slower evolution. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Sammy Walker – Sammy Walker; Blue Ridge Mountain Skyline (2014)

“The jukebox in the café don’t play nothing that I know: Hell, I guess I’ll save my quarter to hear that steam-boat whistle blow”: Sammy Walker’s voice still sounds strong on Blue Ridge Mountain Skyline. You May Also Like: Seth Walker – Gotta Get Back (2016) Seth Walker, “We GotRead More

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Pete Robbins – Pyramid (2014)

As a bandleader and award-winning composer, saxophonist Pete Robbins never stands still, crafting each album using some different dimension. You May Also Like: Vijay Iyer – ‘Compassion’ (2024) Vijay Iyer Sextet – Far From Over (2017) Tyshawn Sorey Trio – ‘Continuing’ (2023)

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‘We know already that works’: More Queen shows with Adam Lambert still possible

As Adam Lambert continues work on his newest studio effort, Roger Taylor promotes his own solo album and Brian May performs select dates with Kerry Ellis, the chances of a Queen + Adam Lambert tour have begun to seem increasingly remote. Not so fast. You May Also Like: No relatedRead More

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Movies: The Byrd Who Flew Alone: The Triumphs and Tragedy of Gene Clark (2013)

This newly released documentary on the ex-Byrds singer-songwriter Gene Clark is not only very much welcome, but long overdue. You May Also Like: Gene Clark – Firebyrd (1984): On Second Thought

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Something Else! sneak peek: The Fleshtones, “Remember the Ramones” from Wheel of Talent (2014)

Is there a better group of guitar-banging, snare-splitting garage-band coolsters to pay tribute to the Ramones, really? The Fleshtones simply floor it on “Remember the Ramones,” to the point where there is scarcely enough time to fit in all of the words. You May Also Like: The Ramones – PleasantRead More

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’90 percent of who I am today’: Carlos Santana’s guitar inspiration might surprise you

In the midst of a long-hoped-for reunion of the classic-era edition of his old band, Carlos Santana is giving credit to drummer Michael Shreive for his role in creating Santana’s signature sound. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Gimme Five: ABC Movie of the Week, with Sally Field, Dennis Weaver, James Caan

Unlike 1980s miniseries full of glamour and glitz or 1990s relationship-themed cable movies, 1970s TV movies were sleazy, scary, dopey or just plain weird. They were characterized by schlock, horror and the occasional tearjerker or social commentary. You May Also Like: Bob Dylan’s Elvis Movie: ‘Hearts of Fire’ (1986)

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‘I actually wasn’t too aware of her’: Phil Collins’ initial post-retirement project will be with … Adele?

When Phil Collins mentioned coming out of his premature retirement last year, the expectation was that he would start working with Genesis again. Or maybe Peter Gabriel. At the very least, Philip Bailey, right? You May Also Like: No related posts.