David Bowie | Reality – Lost Gem
It is real or is it Ziggy? Before his time was up, the singer had any number of tricks up his sleeve. Never one to turn away from a...
Van Halen | Van Halen – Lost Gem
One of my fondest rock and roll memories took place in the spring of 1977. A friend rang and asked if I'd like to go to the Whisky A...
Paul Simon | You’re The One – Lost Gem
After tapping into the pulse of South African and Brazilian styles on Graceland and The Rhythm Of The Saints, and then mixing Latino doo-wop with conceptual fire on Songs...
Joni Mitchell | Court And Spark – Lost Gem
With her folksy ruminations pretty much behind her, Joni Mitchell emerged as a vital singer and songwriter in the early 70s with such hip little sing-alongs like “Big Yellow Taxi.”...
Paul McCartney | Driving Rain – Lost Gem
Following on the heels of his 1999 oldies tribute Run Devil Run, Paul McCartney's 2001 studio release, Driving Rain, ventured into quick and unexplored territory with an added pinch...
The Youngbloods | Ride The Wind – Lost Gem
Released in 1971, Ride The Wind is an excellent example of the Youngbloods at their best. Recorded live on November 26, 28, and 29, 1969 in New York City,...
John Kay | Heretics & Privateers – Lost Gem
John Kay, the voice behind "Born To Be Wild" and "Magic Carpet Ride," returned to his roots in 2001 with an intense and organic folk and blues solo album...
Phoenix | Phoenix In Full View – CD Review
From the ashes of Argent's final 1976 tour, the band Phoenix rose. Argent's
strong lead vocalist and guitarist John Verity, drummer Bob Henrit and bassist/keyboardist
Jim Rodford initially formed H.R.V., pledging...
Geddy Lee | My Favourite Headache – Lost Gem
During Rush's hiatus in the late 90s into 2000, bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee unveiled his very first (and so far, only) solo record after being the third cog of Rush...
Eric Burdon | ‘Til Your River Runs Dry – Lost Gem
As the powerful, gritty lead singer of the Animals in the 60s, Eric Burdon was an inspiration to the likes of John Lennon and Jimi Hendrix. In 1969, he...
