With the strong Slade revitalization BMG campaign going on, it’s nice to see once forgotten classic-era titles get deserved attention. that’s especially true where Slade is concerned. Their raucous style…
Ten Years After formed in the early ’60s and achieved the height of their fame from their famed Woodstock appearance on through the early ’70s. With that, the popular incarnation…
The history of David Bowie is well covered. His albums have consistently climbed charts, fueled ticket sales, and contributed to his rising fame from his late ’60s start to his…
With the vinyl revolution (#2) in full swing ,it’s nice to know that favored titles can be reacquired in better forms than the ones we currently have in our collection.…
The UK band known as Uriah Heep has effectively remained in a relevant state under the watchful eye of Mick Box, who had started the band at a young age.…
Dokken, working the metal genre, began their album releases on Elektra Records back in 1981 with Breaking The Chains. Their follow-up – Tooth and Nail – found their audience and…
The exciting music style of Ska would originate on Jamaican soil in the late ’50s and explored more widely in the ’70s after the ascension of bands like Bob Marley…
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…
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…
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 post-punk era, King Crimson entered with a trio of excellent albums. After a hiatus of years, Fripp re-formed King Crimson with Bill Bruford, Adrian Belew, and Tony Levin.…