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13 Aug 2024
Take 5: Great Roger Daltrey Tracks That Aren’t on Who Albums
Singer Roger Daltrey co-founded The Who with Pete Townshend in 1964. Daltrey is the power and distinctive voice on most of the group’s hits, from “My Generation” to “Who Are […]
05 Aug 2024
Take Five: Notable Tracks from the Flaming Lips
A modern-day psychedelic band from the unlikeliest place – Oklahoma – The Flaming Lips began as an outsider group with a small but dedicated cult following. They band broke through […]
27 Jul 2024
Five Notable Stevie Ray Vaughan Guest Spots
Blues guitar hero Stevie Ray Vaughan made his major-label debut with Texas Flood, released in 1983. Though as a solo artist he would only release five studio albums before his […]
26 Jul 2024
Five Must-hear Tracks from Edgar Winter
Younger brother of blues-rock guitar hero Johnny, Edgar Winter has long made music that spans across genres. In his hit singles and deep album tracks, one can find soul, rhythm […]
16 Jul 2024
Five Overlooked Tracks from the Kinks’ Theatrical Era
One of rock’s most beloved groups, the Kinks went through several distinct phases during their original run, 1963-96. Their earliest albums and singles carved out an r&b-flavored sound that would […]
22 Jun 2024
Five Great Jeff Beck Solos
It’s something of a fool’s errand to attempt a ranking of the five greatest guitar solos by Jeff Beck. His work with the Yardbirds, Jeff Beck Group, Beck Bogert & […]
21 Jun 2024
Five Classic Covers from Dave Edmunds
Dave Edmunds is a highly regarded guitarist and producer. Working as a solo artist and in bands and collaborative projects, Cardiff, Wales-born Edmunds’ career has spanned more than a half […]
14 Jun 2024
Take 5: John Fogerty
Spring 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of The Blue Ridge Rangers, the debut solo album from singer and musician John Fogerty. The former leader and primary songwriter […]
10 Jun 2024
Take Five: Great Deep-dive Tracks from Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend is widely acclaimed for many things; at or near the top of that list is his songwriting for The Who. But also worthy of praise – and further […]
02 Jun 2024
Take Five: Five Rarities from Bob Seger
Bob Seger is one of the most enduringly popular acts of the classic rock era. A prime exemplar of the adage, “it takes years to become an overnight success,” Seger […]