Deep Purple | Whoosh! – New Studio Release Review
For the third time in a row, Deep Purple and producer Bob Ezrin have delivered a stellar, rock-solid record that brings out the best in every participant. The 13...
Boy Howdy: The Story Of Creem Magazine – Movie Review
As a teenager in the 1970s, I was obsessed with rock and roll. Posters of Led Zeppelin and the Beatles adorned the walls of my bedroom. Vinyl records and...
The Pretenders | Hate For Sale – CD Review
It’s hard to pinpoint how exactly Chrissie Hynde hasn’t lost her rock and roll edge. She’s made a few detours — as any seasoned musician should. But she always...
“You’re Probably Wondering Why I’m Here” | Frank Zappa’s Doozy Dozen
By Ira Kantor
Mustachioed musical maestro Frank Zappa likely didn’t give a hot rat’s ass whether we liked him or not.
Yet say what you want about his lyrical content and...
Kansas | The Absence Of Presence – CD Review
A vintage Kansas sound is certainly present on Kansas' 16th studio album The Absence Of Presence. This is the band's foruth studio album without founding member lead vocalist, keyboardist Steve...
SUZI Q – Movie Review
“Suzi was an innovator…absolutely.” So says Alice Cooper of Suzi Quatro, the pioneering bassist and front woman credited with altering the perception that tough, gritty rock and roll was...
KISS Goes Digital: Four Ways The Rockers Have Effectively Embraced Technology
The legendary flamboyant rockers of KISS might have been saying goodbye on a farewell tour recently, but the band’s renowned merchandise bandwagon has shown no signs of slowing down.
In...
B.B. King & Eric Clapton | Riding With The King – CD Review
It’s no secret that Eric Clapton is a student of the blues. When the Yardbirds began to have hit singles, Clapton left and joined John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers so he...
Rick Wakeman & The English Rock Ensemble | The Red Planet – CD Review
A progressive rock album from Rick Wakeman in 2020? Sign me up! The keyboard wizard has released The Red Planet with an updated version of The English Rock Ensemble...
From The Cosmos & Through The Magic Window With Doug Clifford
When you think about who wrote and sang the songs for Creedence Clearwater Revival, you’ll most likely think of John Fogerty. Upon closer inspection, there’s more to Creedence than...
