Before anyone had thought to generalize all unconventional rock artists by lumping their output into the non-descriptive category, “Alternative Music,” such music was termed “College Rock,” an equally non-descriptive term. Yet the mid-80s saw a slew of styles peppering the airwaves of campus radio stations as listeners in those days were treated to a fantastic [...]
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Barclay James Harvest are among the dozens of bands from the 1970s who never really got their due outside of Europe. The group’s blend of pastoral and atmospheric music would surely appeal to fans of The Beatles, Moody Blues and Nektar, and even folk-rock groups such as America, yet the original BJH foursome of John [...]
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25 Great Moments in Rock Drumming – Day 10: Ringo Starr, “A Day In The Life,” from Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles It’s easy to overlook a drummer like Ringo Starr, particularly in a band where the music’s melodies and harmonies figure so heavily. Starr rarely plays anything flashy, but he [...]
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Buddy Holly’s original full-length release with his first recording outfit, The Crickets, simply titled The Chirping Crickets, has been re-released on high quality virgin vinyl by Germany’s Doxy Records. This import is a great purchase for those looking to explore one of the most influential albums in the history of rock and roll music. With [...]
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The Internet has opened up a new world market for record and CD collectors, where one can search for any LP by U2, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin, or import CDs by Bruce Springsteen, the Eagles or Grateful Dead. If you want it, chances are you can find it. Websites such as eBay, Amazon.com and [...]
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One of the biggest cliches in the music business is “best-kept secret.” But when it comes to the Minnesota-based band The Honeydogs, the cliché is true. For more than 15 years, the ‘dogs have built a loyal fan base across the upper Midwest, who were drawn initially to the band’s country rock efforts. Over time, [...]
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