Jimmy Walker of the Knickerbockers and the Righteous Brothers: Something Else! Interview
We caught up with Jimmy Walker to discuss his stints with both the Knickerbockers and the Righteous Brothers, and other favorite memories from the 1960s.
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Deep Beatles: “Crying, Waiting, Hoping” (Decca audition, 1962)
As the Beatles finished their rocking rendition of “Get Back” at the conclusion of their 1969 Apple rooftop concert, John Lennon joked “I would like to say thank you on behalf of the group and ourselves and I hope we’ve passed the audition.” You May Also Like: No related posts.
Best of February 2013: Readers pick Henry McCullough, Justin Hayward, Levon Helm, Steven Wilson, Robben Ford
Neo-progger Steven Wilson’s stirring new album spends a second month in the reader’s poll.
Boz Scaggs – ‘Memphis’ (2013)
Boz Scaggs references some of the most distinctive, timeless R&B recordings of the 1970s, even as he continues exploring outward from that tradition.
‘Every song is completely different’: John Oates of Hall and Oates to release series of new downloads
A sign of the times in this age of the download: John Oates of Hall and Oates says he will be releasing a new album — but only one song at a time, over the next year. You May Also Like: No related posts.
‘I loved the vocal harmonies’: Wolfgang Van Halen’s childhood musical passion? You won’t believe it
You might have expected the youthful Wolfgang Van Halen, scion of the hard-rock guitar god Eddie Van Halen, to have been into some kind of horns-throwing metal group. Instead, he says, he always loved the vocal harmonies of Blink-182. You May Also Like: Why Complaints About Van Halen’s ‘A DifferentRead More
Tommy James and the Shondells – Anthology (1989): Forgotten series
Although there is no shortage of Tommy James and the Shondells retrospectives available, Anthology tends to be the best of the bounty. Between the years 1966 and 1969, the East Coast band amassed a total of 14 top 40 hit singles You May Also Like: Tommy James and the ShondellsRead More
‘Really good, deep and spiritual’: Billy Sherwood boldly goes into new album with Star Trek’s William Shatner
Billy Sherwood has been beamed on board for the newest album from swashbuckling Star Trek star James T. Kirk — er, William Shatner. Sherwood says he is providing the music, while Shatner writes the lyrics. You May Also Like: William Shatner and Canned Heat, “Let’s Work Together” (2020): One TrackRead More
‘I’m so proud of what Lou and I achieved’: Foreigner’s Mick Jones, Lou Gramm to reunite for first time in decade
Foreigner’s Mick Jones will reunite with the band’s original frontman Lou Gramm for the first time since 2003. The occasion: Their induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 13, 2013. You May Also Like: Lou Reed Head Faked His Fans Once Again With ‘Animal Serenade’
Read my lips!: The sing-along history of lip-syncing, from Soundies to Milli Vanilli to Beyoncé
Back in the 1970s and 1980s, Memorex ran a popular ad campaign for their blank cassette tapes, asking “is it live, or is it Memorex?” Memorex tapes may be long gone, but the question has taken on new significance. You May Also Like: John Lennon – ‘Gimme Some Truth’ andRead More
