Merry Clayton | The Best Of Merry Clayton – CD Review

Providing call and response backing vocals to Ray Charles, that eerie iconic female "rape…murder" and "oooh's" to "Gimme Shelter," singing background for Carol King, Tom Jones, and even on...

The Rolling Stones | Hyde Park Live – iTunes Review

Welcomed back to Hyde Park for the first time since 1969, the Rolling Stones begin Hyde Park Live, available exclusively through iTunes, with the ubiquitous rolling thunder of a...

Johnny Winter | The Essential Johnny Winter – CD Review

When you think of the blues and rock 'n roll in a perfect marriage, it's hard not to picture Johnny Winter at the wedding party. While he's too young...

Head East | Raise A Little Hell – CD Review

In their four decades, Head East has certainly made its mark on good time rock and roll featuring songs with tight harmonies, rockin’ guitars and a fair amount of...

Dio | The Sacred Heart: Live In Philly 1986 / Magica – CD Review

By the mid 80s, Ronnie James Dio had well established himself as a solo artist with three albums under his belt. Guitarist Vivian Campbell left after the Sacred Heart...

Paul McCartney & Wings | Rockshow & Wings Over America – Blu-Ray Disc &...

In 1976, Paul McCartney finally decided to go out on his first worldwide tour since 1966, back when he got off the road with the Beatles. At the time,...

Midnight Oil | Essential Oils – CD Review

The aptly named Essential Oils is a double CD compilation that pretty much spans the entire career of Australia's Midnight Oil - beginning with tracks from their 1978 self-titled...

Jerry Lee Lewis | The Essential Jerry Lee Lewis – CD Review

Love him, hate him or fear him there is no mistaking that Jerry lee Lewis is an American icon and original. Legacy's The Essential Jerry Lee Lewis: The Sun...

Elvis Presley | Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite (The Legacy Edition) – CD Review

I recall being at a party at my aunt’s house in April 1973. Two of my aunts were scrambling in front of the TV to watch Elvis Presley’s satellite...

Glenn Hughes | Live In Wolverhampton – CD Review

Glenn Hughes' Live In Wolverhampton was recorded over the course of two nights in June 2009 in the singer's hometown of Bilston, England. This rehabilitating performance consists of Hughes...