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Eddie Van Halen's Disastrous Flirtation With the Cello: Steve Rosen Book Excerpt

Eddie Van Halen’s Disastrous Flirtation With the Cello: Steve Rosen Book Excerpt

An impatient teacher slapped Eddie Van Halen’s hand after a few bad notes, then looked at author Steve Rosen with a look that said, “What the f— did I just do?”

Kahvas Jute - 'Wide Open' (1970): Antipodean April

Kahvas Jute – ‘Wide Open’ (1970): Antipodean April

If you were to take Southern rock and put it in a blender with British blues rock, then add a dollop of Vegemite, you’d get Kahvas Jute.

Steve McKnight and GayC/DC: Breaking the Rainbow Ceiling

Steve McKnight and GayC/DC: Breaking the Rainbow Ceiling

Mike Tiano interviews Steve McKnight, whose GayC/DC tribute band brings together the many eras of AC/DC – but with a decidedly different slant.

Dickey Betts' Star Rose as the Allman Brothers Band Grieved

Dickey Betts’ Star Rose as the Allman Brothers Band Grieved

I saw Dickey Betts during a unique era for the Allman Brothers Band: Duane Allman was gone but bassist Berry Oakley was still alive.

'Together Through Life' Remains One of Bob Dylan's Most Low Key, Organic LPs

‘Together Through Life’ Remains One of Bob Dylan’s Most Low Key, Organic LPs

Released 15 years ago this month, Bob Dylan’s loose and approachable ‘Together Through Life’ recalled a bottle-passing night of music among old friends.

Cold Chisel - 'Cold Chisel' (1978): Antipodean April

Cold Chisel – ‘Cold Chisel’ (1978): Antipodean April

You simply can’t discuss Aussie pub rock without mentioning Cold Chisel.

Nektar – 'Journey to the Other Side: Live at the Dunellen Theater' (2024)

Nektar – ‘Journey to the Other Side: Live at the Dunellen Theater’ (2024)

Nektar boldly carries on despite the loss of beautiful members with the upcoming double album ‘Journey to the Other Side: Live at the Dunellen Theater.’

Hello Sailor - 'Hello Sailor' (1977): Antipodean April

Hello Sailor – ‘Hello Sailor’ (1977): Antipodean April

‘Hello Sailor’ is pure fun ’70s rock through a Kiwi lens, with songs boasting elements of funk, R&B, psychedelic, and even a bit of a Polynesian influence.

How Billy Joel's 'Turn the Lights Back On' Recalls Past Glories

How Billy Joel’s ‘Turn the Lights Back On’ Recalls Past Glories

Billy Joel’s last album of pop-rock music was 1993’s mediocre ‘River of Dreams,’ but this single shows there is still talent burning.

Why That Self-Titled 1994 Album Is the Best Motley Crue You Never Heard

Why That Self-Titled 1994 Album Is the Best Motley Crue You Never Heard

Released 30 years ago, ‘Motley Crue’ is actually their heaviest and most mature record – mature, of course, being a relative term.