The Case Of ZZ Top: ‘The Best Of’ vs. ‘Greatest Hits’
By James Casey
One evening, while enjoying the company and hospitality of friends, I was introduced to an old man who claimed to loathe ZZ Top with a passion unrivaled....
Unmasked At 40: Discovering An Underrated KISS “Klassic”
By Ira Kantor
The KISS dynasty would reach a fractious crossroads in 1980, seven years into an official career that took them from clubs in Queens, New York, to the...
Norma Jean vs. England’s Rose: A Comparison
By Lora Watters
Poised to become the greatest-selling single since the dawn of existence, Elton John's "Candle in the Wind '97," made a compassionate, emotional and loving tribute to the...
Visit To Sunset Sound – Vintage Rock Landmark – Feature Article
Story by Junkman
Photos by Alex Kluft
I am not one to pass up an opportunity to visit with a legend, if I can help it. I’ve met many over the...
1988: Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary Experience
Vanilla Fudge with Lanny Cordola perform at Madison Square Garden
By Shawn Perry
What can I say? It was one of the most exciting events in my life. As a life-long...
The Interesting Hobbies Of Five Legendary Rockers
Sometimes it can be hard to imagine what our favorite rock stars do when they are not jamming out on stage in front of millions. What kinds of activities...
Vinyl Fascist – Rediscovering The Beauty Of Analog
By Shawn Perry
As you may know, listening to records is an involving process. Whereas any dope can slap in a cassette or plop on a CD, records require special...
The Steve Miller Band | Campaign 800 Launch Concert For Kids Rock Free Music...
Review by Shawn Perry
Photos by Ron Lyon
The Joker; the Space Cowboy; the Gangster of Love; and a major supporter of music education for future generations. Steve Miller has been...
Kind Of Blue For The Ages: A Miles Davis Musical Milestone
By Shawn Perry
Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue was recorded in the spring of 1959, over two sessions — one on March 2 and the other on April 22. I...
Africa’s Top Music Festivals
Africa is a continent that vibrates with music all through the year, and has its own distinctive rhythms and sounds. It offers plenty to music lovers, especially the kinds...
