Best Vintage Rock Studio Albums Of 2013
The idea of making a new studio ''album" is a daunting task these days for many artists in an age of iTunes and Spotify. Still, 2013 saw the release...
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...
The Immediate Family: Enduring Hardship With Music And Old Friends
By Shawn Perry
The coronavirus pandemic devouring the world as we know it in 2020 will likely be remembered for what it has changed — especially the things that human...
Best Vintage Rock Box Sets Of 2014
CD sales continue to decline, but that hasn’t stopped the majors from releasing extravagant multi-disc box sets, often priced at $100 or more. Once again, a flood of box...
Don Dokken: ‘Breaking The Chains’ Of The Past, Looking Forward
Story & Live Photos by Charlie Steffens
Some of the groups that reigned in the 70s and 80s — particularly those that fall into the category of "Hair Metal" —...
Brian Wilson: 50 Years Of Pet Sounds
By Harvey Kubernik
For 2016, music legend and Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson has announced a world tour to celebrate and perform the iconic album Pet Sounds for a final...
My Evening With Roy Orbison
by Ronnie Lyon
I arrived at the Travelodge in Anaheim (corner of Ball and Harbor behind Disneyland) at around 5:00 or 6:00 PM. It was still daylight. The...
Vintage Rock Adverts
By Shawn Perry
One of my greatest rock and roll memories is when I used to peruse the Los Angeles Times' Calendar section -- which only came out on Sunday...
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...
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...
