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" —...
I Want It All: 1975 Interview With Freddie Mercury
By Harvey Kubernik
Actor Rami Malek is the Academy Award-winning recipient in the Best Leading Actor category for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury in the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, which...
Ira Kantor’s Vinyl Confessions: Highly Strung ~ Hackett Revisited
Photos by Tina Korhonen
Steve Hackett’s fingers should be in the Smithsonian — given all they’ve created since the opening lines of “The Musical Box” came wafting in to introduce Genesis’...
Keith St. John Brings Ronnie Montrose Remembered Back To NAMM For Fourth Time
Tributes have become almost de rigueur whenever the NAMM Show comes to Anaheim. Many of our musical heroes have fallen, but thanks to tributes, the music lives on. Tribute...
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...
Best Of Rock: 10 Rock & Roll TV Moments Of The 21st Century
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
Discounting YouTube, anything one might catch off on Netflix or any other streaming service, and certainly pining for the days of Don Kirshner's Rock Concert and The...
Springsteen On Broadway: Rust-Proof
By James Arthur Casey
About a month ago, my wife and I decided to cancel our Netflix, which we've subscribed to ever since the days when they mailed DVDs and...
The Rolling Stones | Beggars Banquet – Classic Commentary
So many musical puzzles fell together in 1968. The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix lead the way with career-defining albums released in November. Somehow, though, the Rolling Stones got in...
Ira Kantor’s Vinyl Confessions: Driven To Sniff ‘n’ the Tears
Photos Courtesy of Paul Roberts
Their lone U.S. hit begins simply enough until nine seconds in — a few acoustic guitar strums and then POW, the musical gas is punched...
Ira Kantor’s Vinyl Confessions: The Lovable Sweetness of Lime
Photo Courtesy of Denyse Le Page
Disco supposedly bit the dust on July 12, 1979.
The venue was Comiskey Park in Chicago where, during a White Sox-Tigers battle royale, a dumpster full...
