Posts From Greg Brodsky
Leah Kunkel Dies: Singer and Sister of Mama Cass
She was a much in-demand session vocalist for such artists as Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Art Garfunkel, Carly Simon, and Stephen Bishop, and was previously married to drummer Russ Kunkel.
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It’s Beatlemania! Beatles ’64 U.S. Albums Return To Vinyl in Mono
Out of print on vinyl since 1995, they have been reissued in a new 8-LP box set and individually
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Author Breaks Down His ‘Tom Petty and Me’ Book
Little did record label promo man Jon Scott know when he worked an obscure band from Florida, that he would play a pivotal role in the star’s eventual rise.
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How Led Zeppelin Were Convinced to Release ‘Whole Lotta Love’ as a Single
When the song started taking off at FM radio, Atlantic’s Jerry Greenberg made an edit for AM radio. They put it out “and the record explodes…”
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When Robbie Robertson Reunited With The Band Photographer Elliott Landy
At the U.S. premiere of the documentary, Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band, the musician offered his praise: “He was part of the family”
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50 Years Post-‘Tapestry,’ Carole King Finally Earned Rock Hall Induction as a Performer
She practically invented a genre and influenced countless other singer-songwriters. The 1971 album earned 4 Grammy Awards and set records and trends.
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The Label Exec Who Got Fired When He Tried to Sign The Cowsills
After hearing new music from the ’60s pop stars decades after their success, Marc Nathan tried to persuade Atlantic’s president to sign them.
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Jon Anderson Interview? Yes, Indeed
He opens up about the revolving door of Yes’ lineup, “Roundabout” and the development of their epic LP, Close to the Edge
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Dwight Twilley, Power Pop Legend Who Was Denied Success
The singer, songwriter and guitarist’s first recordings with musical partner Phil Seymour in the mid-1970s pre-dated the genre.
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9 Signature Rock Songs That Weren’t U.S. Chart Hits
Many songs associated with classic rockers were never actually hits. Here are the surprising back stories to ones by ELO, Billy Joel, Van Halen, Queen & more.
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