There are Deadheads and then there are “Crimheads,” those fans who collect the live recordings of King Crimson and the activities and offshoots of members past and present. Fortunately, Crimheads – a moniker I proudly wear myself – have a sizable catalog of live performances to access via DGM’s online archives. Whether you’re interested in [...]
Blue Oyster Cult’s 1979 album, Mirrors, divides a lot of hardcore Cult fans. The record was a long way from theĀ molten savagery of “Cities On Flame With Rock And Roll” or the glorious sludge of “Godzilla,” but tucked six songs in lies the best tune Blue Oyster Cult ever recorded. Guitarist Buck Dharma, who [...]
In anticipation of the upcoming studio album from Iron Maiden, The Final Frontier, the band is offering a free MP3 download of Track #2, “El Dorado.” The Final Frontier is scheduled for release August 17; meanwhile Maiden will embark on a U.S. tour June 9, kicking things off in Dallas, Texas. Get all the tour [...]
All summer long, ClassicRockMusicBlog.com will be giving away free music. For the next 3 months, you can register for a chance to win free CDs and LPs from the greatest classic rock acts and from up-and-coming bands. Simply register for the site and let us know your favorite album of all time. That’s it. There’s [...]
Jazz and fusion guitar great Larry Coryell played a show with the Les Paul Trio at New York City’s Iridium Jazz Club, May 17, 2010. Catch the action of Coryell jamming with Trio members Lou Pallo (guitar), Nicki Parrott (bass) and John Colianni (piano) in this gallery of 60 photos taken by Blue Storm Music’s [...]
Texas R&B legend Delbert McClinton is featured in this group of nearly 80 in-concert photos, taken by Blue Storm Music’s Arnie Goodman.
by TW on February 3, 2010
When it came to big hair in the 1970s, I don’t think anyone did it better than Journey guitarist Neal Schon. As Journey’s Next album cover demonstrates, Schon (back left) had height, width and depth – a 3-dimensional ‘doo that still stands up as one of the greatest Afros of the decade. Great hair and [...]
by TW on January 14, 2010
If you were in Central Florida in the early ’80s through the mid-90s, chances are you heard or saw Stranger, a four-piece rock band made up by singer Greg Billings, guitarist Ronnie Garvin, bassist Tom “King” Cardenas and drummer John Price. On Orlando’s FM rock station WDIZ, the band’s regional hit “Swamp Woman” got a [...]
by TW on December 31, 2009
To Heepsters all over the world. This is to wish you all a fantastic New Year, and we hope that you have a brilliant 2010 that brings you everything that you desire. It will be a great year for Uriah Heep, with lots of exciting tours etc, and I hope that we get to see [...]
by TW on December 31, 2009
Dr. John caught live at New York City’s Highline Ballroom, December 29, 2009. Click here to see more shots from the show, courtesy of Arnie Goodman.