KISS – Recollections, Part II Continuing on with our discussion of the KISS discography, Classicrockmusicblog.com publisher, Todd Whitesel, and I turn our attentions to the band’s bombastic, yet commercially disappointing second album, 1974’s Hotter Than Hell. KISS – Hotter Than Hell For many years, Hotter Than Hell was the gaping hole in my record collection. [...]
by TW on December 28, 2009
25 Great Moments in Rock Drumming – Day 6: Charlie Watts, “Honky Tonk Women,” from Hot Rocks 1964-1971 by The Rolling Stones In the drumming school of “less is more,” Charlie Watts is the dean. The opening beats of The Rolling Stones’ “Honky Tonk Women” are among the most recognizable in all of rock music. [...]
I’ve always thought the best way to judge a rock music album is to hear the songs played live. Most bands, however, are hesitant to play a new record in its entirety, as some fans want to hear the established Top 40 hits and nothing more. Well, The Black Crowes haven’t really had a radio [...]
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, [...]