The short-lived times of Joy Division (1976-1980) yielded only two brilliant Factory Records-released classics (Unknown Pleasures – 1979, Closer – 1980). The classicism of the time was defined by fresher…
There are live album sets out in the world that simply are extraordinary. One thing that most from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s have in common are that they contained…
Metallica, an LA-based band that achieved superstardom by 1983 with the release of their first set – Kill ‘Em All. That superstardom continued to climb all the way through their…
Nektar, the German band that got its start back in the early years of Rock (1969) released their first set – Journey To The Centre Of The Eye in 1971.…
Cream, the supergroup that featured the guitars of Eric Clapton, the basswork of Jack Bruce, and the drums of Ginger Baker in a mix of near perfection. Together they made…
Status Quo, a great band that had its start in the early ’60s, has been getting a bit of attention as of late. With more than 30 studio sets to…
The UK band, UFO, has not only given fans of their music plenty to enjoy during their initial releases especially during their peak years, but they have also revitalized those…
There will be few of you that remember and treasure the music as produced by The 5th Dimension. This five-member vocal group blended the psychedelia of the time along with…
Ian Dury helped to represent the growth of UK Pub music and the growing strength, relevance, and validity of Stiff Records. He released his defining album, New Boots And Panties!!…
The Eagles, long a fixture in the realms of Rock (since 1971 with their debut album out in 1972), has given the world a string of hit albums and singles.…
Laurie Anderson is one of a few of Rock’s more extraordinary creative elements. In 1982, Laurie Anderson released the unusual but accepted “O Superman” song from her Big Science album.…
John Prine was a treasured Country-infused Folk singer who found a Rock audience back in the late ’60s, and throughout the ’70s. With 18 studio albums of compositions in his…