The Great Band Scandal

By Ralph Greco, Jr. Here’s a question that may be on nobody’s mind but mine: Just who is left of the original “beach boys” in The Beach Boys? The 60s...

The King is Dead… It Ain’t Nice To Wake the Dead

The King in better days...when he was alive! by Shawn Perry August 16, 1997 - Twenty years ago, Elvis Aaron Presley stopped breathing and seemingly fell off the throne of his...

Bass Connections: Stanley & Alex Sheldon Bond Through A Love Of Making Music

by Alex Sheldon Many of my most colorful memories from early childhood are anchored in musical experiences with my parents: Playing on the mini drum kit my dad bought...

Cruisin’ To The Edge With Yes Bassist Billy Sherwood

By Shawn Perry By now, Billy Sherwood has proven himself a worthy replacement for Chris Squire in Yes. At least as far as in live performance. The possibility of new...

Fifty Two Years of Jethro Tull…Plus A Few Words From Ian Anderson

Story by Shawn Perry Though they celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2018, Jethro Tull, who formed in 1967, have carried the milestone into 2019, as Ian Anderson and company have...

2017 Holiday Gift Guide…The Next Five

We covered the first five gift ideas last week, so here’s another five. Granted, time is running short, and relying on Amazon or another online retailer to make a delivery before...

Vintage Rock Holiday Bundles For 2014

Once again, I'm digging deep for gift ideas for the discriminating Vintage Rock fan. Essentially, the list is down to five to make your choices easier, although the choices...

Getting Frisky At The Whisky’s 50th Anniversary

Story by Shawn Perry Photos by Ron Lyon Hard to believe the Whisky a Go Go has been around for 50 years. I first ventured into the club in the...

Best Vintage Rock Concerts Of 2013

What a year for concerts! The Rolling Stones, the Who, Fleetwood Mac and Black Sabbath all returned for huge tours after years of inactivity. Heart & Jason Bonham teamed...

For Your Pleasure: Roxy Music In 12 Tracks

By Ira Kantor I’ll admit, when I heard Roxy Music made the shortlist for potential induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I had instant excitement about them...