Posts From Jeff Tamarkin
17 Must-Reads For Every Hippie’s Bookshelf
If you were a hippie, or still are, we’re betting you are familiar with most of these classics, including several novels, guides, poetry books and more.
Read More10 More Great ‘Live at the Fillmore’ Albums
A sequel to our original survey of LPs recorded at the iconic NYC and San Francisco venues, includes Derek and the Dominos, John Mayall and even Chuck Berry
Read MoreAnd the Jukebox Kept on Playing…Johnny Rivers
A constant presence on the radio in the ’60s, his hits included “Secret Agent Man,” “Poor Side of Town,” “Memphis,” “Summer Rain” and many more.
Read MorePeter Noone is Still Into Something Good—A Chat With ‘Herman’
“We never thought about selling millions of records; we just wanted to get on the radio. We didn’t know about America.”–Peter Noone on the early days
Read MoreLulu Rocks New York City—With Love: 2017 Concert Review
50 years ago a teenaged girl from Scotland had a #1 hit that is still loved today. At a NYC concert, she sounded better than ever.
Read More‘Ringo’: His 1973 Solo Breakthrough, With a Little Help From You Know Who
Although he’d had a couple of solo hits post-Beatles, the albums just weren’t happening. Then he reached into his phone book and made a few calls.
Read MorePilot’s ‘Magic’ Trick: Never Believe It’s Not So
The Scottish band’s one great hit was the type that you might not hear for years, but when you do, it’s instantly familiar.
Read MoreWhen the J. Geils Band Finally Broke Through
The only #1 hit for this dynamic Boston band was about a schoolboy crush later being crushed for real. We look back at an early MTV favorite.
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