In Memoriam: Dick Clark
If you’re a fan of music, then somewhere, Dick Clark has had something to say to you. The leader of American Bandstand, often referred to as America’s oldest teenager, Dick…
Axl and The Hall of Fame
Over the past few years (much longer for many of us), there has been a growing disillusionment over The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And yes, I’m well aware…
Levon Helm
Here at MusicTAP, I find myself deeply affected by the news that Levon Helm (of The Band fame) is in the final stages of throat cancer. As his daughter writes…
TAPSheet: Release News – 04/17/2012 – US Report
Shout! Factory will release two separate The English Beat packages, one a 5CD collected Box called The Complete Box, which will offer all three of their studio albums (I Just…
TAPSheet: Release Notes – 04/16/2012 – US Report
7Brothers Records plan the release of Last Parade by Call Me No One scheduling the new album for June 12. I like the band a bit. I’m adding a YouTube…
Black Oak Arkansas
Early last week, I began to remember a female vocalist from the ’70s by the name of Ruby Starr. That got me to thinking about Ellen Foley, Maggie Bell, and…
Review: Live Dates II – Wishbone Ash
One of the great Live moments in Rock and Roll history is the release of Live Dates, the double LP issued back in 1973 from UK band, Wishbone Ash. That…
TAPSheet: Release News – 04/09/2012 – US Report
Fantasy Records will release a collected set featuring the music of Merl Saunders and Jerry Garcia in a set called Keystone Companions: The Complete Fantasy Recordings of Merl Saunders. It…
TAPSheet: Release Notes – 04/06/2012 – UK Report
Island Records (UK) will release new Tom Jones with Spirit In The Room planned on May 21. In addition to the standard CD release, there will also be a Limited…
Poll: Which Wishbone Ash Album Is Best?
I’ve been listening to the recently released Live Dates II featuring Wishbone Ash. It’s been quite a while since this title has been available in its complete state. In fact,…
Patti Smith Returns With New Album, Banga
On June 5, Patti Smith will break her creative silence with a new album, Banga. Banga is an enticing and long-awaited 12-track effort that will have long-time Patti Smith fans…