The original superstar lineup of Asia continues a far more productive reunion era with its third album since 2006, one more than they achieved back in their hitmaking days. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Contrary to collective belief, there was a lot of good music to be had prior to the worldwide invasion of the Beatles in 1964. So many folks insist rock and roll expired in the late ’50s, when Elvis joined the Army, Chuck Berry was sent to jail, Little Richard turnedRead More

An advance track featuring ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons has emerged from the forthcoming tribute compilation Just Tell Me That You Want Me: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Formed while siblings Bill (guitar), Bob (guitar and organ), Barry (bass) and John (drums) were still in school, the Cowsills went on to become one of the most popular bands of the late 1960s. The quartet, which hailed from Newport, Rhode Island, first shook up the airwaves in the waningRead More

Taking stock last night, as the sun dove below the trees on the year’s longest day, it occurred to me that 2012 has already provided a harvest of good-rocking blessings. There have been tough-minded albums that helped frame a difficult age from the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Kevin Gordon,Read More

It’s like a keening angel drops in on this crinkly Talking Heads song, as David Byrne unleashes a series of classic tangled rhythms — only to be one upped by Annie Clark You May Also Like: Ever Wonder How David Byrne Fit Inside That Giant Talking Heads Suit?

Initially gaining prominence via a rollicking, danceable version of “Good Lovin,’” the Rascals quickly proved to be exceptional songwriters on their own terms.

Even as the Beach Boys’ long-awaited reunion project That’s Why God Made the Radio bows at No. 3 on the Billboard charts — the Hall of Fame band’s highest debut ever — a sense of mystery surrounds their unique musical bond. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Paul McCartney’s ongoing reissue series has already produced sparkling new archival takes on McCartney, Ram, Band on the Run and McCartney II. Up next: His sprawling triple-album Wings Over America You May Also Like: ‘Wings Over America’ Remains a Pinnacle for Paul McCartney, Warts and All Why ‘Red Rose Speedway’Read More

Peter Holsapple, long-time leader of the dB’s, joins us to discuss the band’s rocky early years, working with Mitch Easter and R.E.M., and how he and Chris Stamey reunited.