Springing forth from Portland, Oregon, the Kingsmen dashed to the No. 2 spot on the national charts late in 1963 with a tune that was totally different than anything else going on at the time. You May Also Like: Tell It to the Judge – Cases of Misguided Muses: OddRead More
Steve Lukather talks about the crushing loss of Jeff and Mike Porcaro as band mates in Toto, saying the returning presence of their brother Steve Porcaro eases the pain. You May Also Like: Remembering Mike Porcaro, late bassist with Toto: ‘One of the greatest musicians and finest men I’ve everRead More
With Stereolab gone on (possibly permanent) hiatus, let’s admit that we took the “groop” for granted. You May Also Like: Paul McCartney says the Beatles used Motown as a template – for what not to do My Chemical Romance Transcended Modern Rock With ‘Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge’
Through the Monkees have been eligible since 1992, a quarter century after their debut single, they’ve gotten no closer in the ensuing time to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. You May Also Like: Micky Dolenz discusses the Monkees’ Hall of Fame chances: ‘I’ve never been too bothered byRead More
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Beginning with a moment of stark introspection, “What Is Wrong With Me” at first boasts none of the swirling flourishes that so often surround a Dave Stewart production You May Also Like: How Dave Grohl Surprised Everybody With That Paul McCartney Collaboration Mike Kuhl, Dave Ballou, John Dierker + LukeRead More
John Waite’s scorching ‘Live: All Access’ gave us a chance to talk about past successes – from the Babys and Bad English to his newest studio effort.
As a Beach Boys splinter group featuring original contributors Al Jardine, David Marks and Brian Wilson continues a summer tour, it’s stirring up a host of new memories. You May Also Like: Brian Wilson’s No Pier Pressure was almost a Beach Boys album: ‘I changed my mind’ Brian Wilson, “TheRead More
When the Monkees initially began recording, sessions musicians filled in for the neophyte Micky Dolenz at the drums. When he decided to learn to play himself, things became even more difficult. It wasn’t just living up to a standard set by the legends who’d performed on the earlier Monkees records,Read More
A little too mannered at times, Van Dyke Parks songs would fall flat on their ass were it not for his flair for musical mischief making. “Dreaming of Paris,” for instance, is the picture of genteel reverie until he announces that JFK has been shot You May Also Like: AaronRead More
