Blind Faith | Blind Faith – Lost Gem

In the late 60s, the term 'supergroup' was hardly a part of the English lexicon. Some individuals used to think that Led Zeppelin and The Jeff Beck Group were...

Big Brother & The Holding Company | Cheap Thrills – Lost Gem

Cheap Thrills is the first and only album for a major label Janis Joplin made with Big Brother & The Holding Company. Personal and contractual problems deferred its release,...

Joe Cocker | No Ordinary World – Lost Gem

As rock’s perennial comeback kid, Joe Cocker managed to turn a whiskey-soaked, gravel-grounded voice into a pulsating instrument of its own. His gift for taking others' compositions and giving...

Yes | Drama – CD Review

From heavy guitars to the semi-hit staccato impressiveness of "Tempus Fugit" to trying to discern where vocalist Trevor Horn doesn't sound like Jon Anderson (but surprised at how much he does),...

Neil Young | Silver & Gold – Lost Gem

On the heels of the congenial reunion he had with Crosby, Stills and Nash in 2000, Neil Young released Silver & Gold, his 23rd solo release that figured is...

Bruce Springsteen | The Rising – Lost Gem

With all the hubbub surrounding its arrival in 2002, many speculated that The Rising, Bruce Springsteen's first studio album with the E Street Band in over 15 years, would...

Heart | Dreamboat Annie – Lost Gem

The rise of Heart is one of those typical show biz success stories every band wishes to emulate. With a background in folk music, sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson...

Don Henley | Inside Job – Lost Gem

After saving rain forests and flying like an Eagle, Don Henley released his fourth solo record that placed the singer under a new set of circumstances — domestic bliss...

Allman Brothers Band | Hittin’ The Note – Lost Gem

After nearly 10 years and various personnel shifts, who would have thought the Allman Brothers Band had another great album in them. Even without Dickey Betts on board, Hittin' The...

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...