Alan Parsons helmed the Alan Parsons Project for 12 albums beginning with the original Woolfson idea for Tales Of Mystery And Imagination, a work based on the ideas of Edgar…
Marianne Faithfull has a proven track record with her unerring ability to become one with the times. Beginning in the ’60s with her hits that include “As Tears Go By”,…
Jade Warrior, a progressive-styled band using elements of multi-instrumentation, African rhythms, and the ever-growing Rock music to explore the spectrum with, formed in 1970 and was immediately signed to a…
One of the fun elements of the New Wave era of the ’80s was its ability to explore vast territories of musical influences, merging them into a well-accepted music for…
The delightful voice of Olivia Newton-John, who would achieve stardom with her first single, “If Not For You”, would go on to deliver other great hits, and star in Grease…
In the fertile period of the late ’70s, the Scottish band, Cocteau Twins began their rise. Their first two gems were issued on 4AD and without the bass of Simon…
For so many years, the legend of John Lee Hooker has flown a large, high flag for the Blues. As listeners and fans of the genre, we have been blessed…
Thin Lizzy, with a comfortable draw of influences, led the charts with a series of singles and albums. Their stage shows were legendary and immensely satisfying experiences. With Phil Lynott…
Robert Palmer, with a soulful vocal skill, and his charismatic presence, enjoyed a vibrant career trajectory with a peak beginning in 1974. His solo works with Island Records gave him…
In the early era of Rock, many innovative bands drew from a wealth of influential genres and bands to create a new arm of music. That arm would soon influence…
For many, Warren Zevon is a hardy end stop for the famed Southern California music style that ran through the Asylum Records/Eagle crowd. Those included Jackson Browne, David Lindley, Linda…
In the later ’60s, Steppenwolf provided a strong blend of styles to appease many fans. With a heavy dose of hard rock, Steppenwolf marched on with a collection of best-selling…