Led Clones: The Led Zeppelin Imitator Craze Of The ’80s…And Beyond – Book Excerpt
By Greg Prato
Few bands in rock history have proven to be as enduring and influential as Led Zeppelin. And during the '80s, there was an overabundance of "Zeppelin disciples,"...
Happy Feelin’s In The Live New Orleans Air
By Ira Kantor
When it comes to the greatest live albums of all time, artists and bands become instantly identifiable with venues and regions. KISS and Bob Seger, for example,...
Jack Russell Tribute: Rock Singer & Great Guy
By Jordan West
Live photos by Joe Schaeffer
Jack Russell…I’ve had a few days to process this. I’ve been dealing with extremes as far as highs and lows go lately. Fortunately...
Ringo Starr Brings ‘Peace & Love Birthday Event’ To Beverly Hills
Story & photos by Joe Schaeffer
Ringo Starr celebrated his 84th birthday on July 7, 2024, with his annual “Peace & Love” event in Beverly Hills. The celebration drew over...
Living The On The Blue Experience
Report by Shawn Perry
Photos by Joe Schaeffer
Ocean cruises and music go together like pineapple and rum — often with the same results. There’s a charter framed around just about...
A Tribute To Bob Heil, Inventor Of The Talk Box
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
We too often see once-famous musicians flittering off into obscurity or passing away without notice. Unless we champion a name and reputation, even the most extensive...
Bruce Springsteen And Me: The Longview From A Fellow New Jerseyian
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
Bruce Springsteen and I lost our virginity together. Let me explain.
The first time Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band played Madison Square Garden was in...
Five 2023 Gems We Couldn’t Let Slip By
When you’re a small and humble website like VintageRock.com, it’s hard to keep up with everything that comes tumbling out of the marketing cycle. So, instead of doing a...
Conversations with the Masters: The VintageRock.com Interviews on Kindle
The first edition of Conversations with the Masters: The VintageRock.com Interviews was released in 2017 as a limited-edition coffee-table book. Sadly, the first edition is no longer available.
Now, the...
Five Rock Legends Who Rock Sunglasses
In rock n’ roll, a rockstar’s look can be almost as recognizable as their music. If you check out our “100 Greatest Rock Musicians (Plus 50 Honorable Mentions) & Their...
