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Why Tom Petty’s ‘Wildflowers & All The Rest’ Meant So Much To Petty And...

By Christopher McKittrick Few musicians can claim that their 10th album that was released nearly 20 years into their career as their creative peak as a musician. Even the best...

Blue Öyster Cult | The Symbol Remains – CD Review

When I spoke to Blue Öyster Cult singer and guitarist Eric Bloom in 2007, I asked him if the band had any plans to cut a new album. At...

John Lennon | Gimme Some Truth. The Ultimate Mixes. – Box Set Review

Since the unfortunate turn of events on December 8, 1980, numerous collections and compilations in the name of John Lennon have been rolled out to sustain his legacy for...

The Rolling Stones | Steel Wheels Live – Atlantic City, New Jersey – Blu-ray...

There are so many concert videos and live albums from the Rolling Stones, it can sometimes be challenging to differentiate one from the other, thanks in large part to...

Yes | The Royal Affair Tour, Live From Las Vegas – CD Review

Recorded during Yes’ 2019 run with Asia, John Lodge, and Carl Palmer, The Royal Affair Tour, Live From Las Vegas is a 10-song live album featuring the present lineup...

Fleetwood Mac | Then Play On – Lost Gem

In the 1960s, Fleetwood Mac was regarded as a pure blues band, primarily at the behest of guitarist and songwriter Peter Green. In reality, Green was aiming to transcend...

Ira Kantor’s Vinyl Confessions: Don’t Forget Me – Glass Tiger’s Roaring Debut

In less than a decade’s time, the phrase “Take my breath away” made three separate musical acts pop luminaries in the states, albeit for microcosmic moments. In 1979, teen mainstay...

Roger Waters | Us + Them – Blu-ray Disc Review

How do you follow one of the most successful rock and roll tours in recent memory? If you’re Roger Waters, you modify the support lineup with new players, enhance...

Hangin’ On: The Mark Stein Interview (2020)

By Ralph Greco, Jr. The very first piece I wrote for VintageRock.com in 2006 was a review of a Vanilla Fudge show. I have always been a big fan of...

BONZO: 30 Rock Drummers Remember The Legendary John Bonham – Book Excerpt

September 25, 2020, marks 40 years since the passing of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer, John Bonham. To mark this event, respected author/journalist Greg Prato has assembled a new book,...