Dire Straits – ‘Alchemy: Dire Straits Live’ (1984): On Second Thought
In many ways, ‘Alchemy’ marked the beginning of the end of Dire Straits.
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‘A really big deal’: Guitarist Colin Linden on connecting with Bob Dylan on stage
Guitarist Colin Linden, whose career has included memorable intersections with Bruce Cockburn and Emmylou Harris, is no stranger to big moments on big stages. You May Also Like: Pre-Fame Bob Dylan Struck a Rebel’s Pose, But Not Woody Guthrie’s Part of Neil Young’s Creative Process Was Ignoring Bob Dylan
Jimmy Webb – ‘Still Within the Sound of My Voice’ (2013)
Never one to reach out to the millions, songwriter Jimmy Webb has yet been a potent musical force since his first success in the 1960s.
‘I definitely paid my dues’: Adam Lambert remembers his difficult path to fronting Queen
Some of Adam Lambert’s staunchest fans tend to get defensive when his history in American Idol is mentioned — and not just because he finished second. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Elton John – The Diving Board (2013)
Second acts are difficult; third acts, even more so. But what of a fourth? That’s Elton John, who’s already been a country-inflected singer-songwriter, Captain Fantastic and a mainstream pop star. You May Also Like: Elton John – Greatest Hits 1976-1986 (1992): On Second Thought Elton John – ‘Jewel Box’ (2020)
‘Everything is perfect’: Greg Lake on the timeless chemistry between the Beatles’ Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr
If Greg Lake didn’t already have an appreciation for the unique syncopations of the Beatles rhythm section, he certainly learned a thing or two while on tour with Ringo Starr and his All-Starr band. You May Also Like: No related posts.
‘We didn’t have any robot masks or giant mouse heads’: Don Henley on the Eagles’ recipe for success
For Don Henley, the Eagles’ success was related not to gimmickry but to a focused attempt to blend bed-rock music styles without any of the artifice that’s associated with more modern acts. You May Also Like: No related posts.
‘We thought we’d exhausted everything’: Queen’s next project after Adam Lambert show? Maybe a new album
Queen’s final project with Freddie Mercury, 1995’s Made in Heaven, has long been thought to have included all of what was left from the legendary frontman’s work. But it might not be his last musical testament. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Left Lane Cruiser – Rock Them Back To Hell! (2013)
Never have so much gritty, grimy and righteous noise come from just two guys as Left Lane Cruiser. You May Also Like: Left Lane Cruiser – Beck In Black (2016) Left Lane Cruiser’s Bring Yo’ Ass to the Table amped up North Mississippi blues Left Lane Cruiser, “Shake and Bake”Read More
Almost Hits: Harry Chapin, “Taxi” (1972) and “Sequel” (1980)
Harry Chapin’s relatively short career as a singer/songwriter came to an end when he died in a car accident in 1981. He’s probably remembered by the general public mostly for his No. 1 single “Cat’s in the Cradle” You May Also Like: Day and Taxi – ‘Devotion’ (2019)
