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Blue Cheer Set a New Rock Standard With 'Vincebus Eruptum'

Blue Cheer Set a New Rock Standard With ‘Vincebus Eruptum’

Louder than Cream and the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Blue Cheer arrived 55 years ago this month as something radical – even by the era’s standards of anything goes.

Returning to One of Yes' Most Overlooked Eras: 'Keys to Ascension' + 'Keys to Ascension 2'

Returning to One of Yes’ Most Overlooked Eras: ‘Keys to Ascension’ + ‘Keys to Ascension 2’

John M. Gouldin is breaking down five less-heralded albums Yes released between 1996-2001, beginning with the ‘Keys to Ascension’ projects.

The Night When David Crosby (Justifiably) Flipped Me Off

The Night When David Crosby (Justifiably) Flipped Me Off

David Crosby was a little ways off, walking away from where I stood — then I shouted out. His quick acknowledgement amused me greatly.

How I Finally Fell For Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon'

How I Finally Fell For Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’

Released 50 years ago, Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ was from a different time – and from a very different place. A long while passed before I grew into it.

Martin Luther King Songs by Stevie Wonder, Queen + U2, Others: Gimme Five

Martin Luther King Songs by Stevie Wonder, Queen + U2, Others: Gimme Five

Commemorate this special day with Martin Luther King songs from Stevie Wonder, Queen, Marvin Gaye, U2 and others.

Brinsley Schwarz on His Eponymous Band, Graham Parker and New Solo Work

Brinsley Schwarz on His Eponymous Band, Graham Parker and New Solo Work

Brinsley Schwarz joins Charlie Ricci to discuss his latest LP, the possibility of a group reunion, collaborating with Graham Parker – and what’s next.

Jeff Beck (1944-2023): An Appreciation

Jeff Beck (1944-2023): An Appreciation

Tom Wilmeth remembers the gone-too-soon Jeff Beck, a supremely talented guitarist with a restless soul.

Why Deep Purple's 'Who Do We Think We Are?' Deserves Another Listen

Why Deep Purple’s ‘Who Do We Think We Are?’ Deserves Another Listen

Issued 50 years ago this week, Deep Purple’s ‘Who Do We Think We Are?’ wasn’t as successful as ‘Machine Head.’ Yet its sturdy grace under pressure endures.

'Memories of a White Magician' and 'Lady Macbeth' by Jon Symon's Warlock

‘Memories of a White Magician’ and ‘Lady Macbeth’ by Jon Symon’s Warlock

Jon Symon’s Warlock proved over three criminally under-appreciated early-’80s albums that Claude Debussy was right when he said “music is the space between notes.”

Michael Leonhart Talks Steely Dan, Solo Success and Working With Family

Michael Leonhart Talks Steely Dan, Solo Success and Working With Family

Michael Leonhart joined Preston Frazier to discuss his lengthy musical partnership with Steely Dan, among other career highlights.