Posts From Jeff Tamarkin

Jeff Tamarkin

Jeff Tamarkin

Best Classic Bands Editor Jeff Tamarkin has been a prolific music journalist for nearly five decades. He is formerly the editor of Goldmine, CMJ and Relix magazines, has written for dozens of other publications and has authored liner notes for more than 80 CDs. Jeff has also served on the Nominating Committee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and as a consultant to the Grammys. His first book was 'Got a Revolution! The Turbulent Flight of Jefferson Airplane.' He is also the co-author of 'Shell Shocked: My Life with the Turtles, Flo and Eddie, and Frank Zappa, etc.,' with Howard Kaylan, and 'Carlos Santana: Love, Devotion, Surrender: The Illustrated Story of Santana's Musical Journey.'
The Scene: Rocking The Tube

10 ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ Rock Classics

You didn’t really “make it” until you’d been on Sullivan. Check out these great clips from the all-time biggest variety show in America.

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FEATURES: Interviews

Tom Rush Has No Regrets—And a Great New Album

Not only a renowned singer-songwriter in his own right, he helped popularize peers like Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and Jackson Browne.

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REVIEWS: Album Rewinds

“What’s Shakin’”: The LP That Featured Pre-Fame Clapton, Winwood, Butterfield & Spoonful

Little known at the time of its release, the album proved to be a significant repository of rare recordings by acts that were still on the rise.

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The Scene: How the Song Came to Be

Dion’s Moving ‘Abraham, Martin and John’

Tension was in the air in 1968 and rock music reflected the turmoil. Then came a voice from the past, gently singing of non-violence and hope.

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REVIEWS: Recordings

Freddie and the Dreamers: The Zany British Invasion Band’s Output Fills a New Box Set

Remember “I’m Telling You Now” and “Do the Freddie”? Turns out there was a lot more to the band that had those hits.

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NEWS PLUS: RIP – Rock In Perpetuity

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Founding Member, Dies at 78

He remained at the band’s forefront throughout its 30-year run.

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FEATURES: Spotlight Feature

When Led Zeppelin Met Gilligan’s Island (Sort Of)

In 1978 an indie band brilliantly mashed together a popular TV theme song and a rock classic. The band’s lawyers were not amused.

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FEATURES: Listicles

10 Great ‘Live at the Fillmore’ Albums

There were roughly 200 albums recorded at the Fillmore (West and East). It wasn’t easy but we happily choose 10 that really stand out for us.

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FEATURES: Interviews

Peter Frampton Interview On His ‘Comes Alive!’ Album

He recorded one of the best-selling albums in history, and he’s proud of it. Do you know what really makes him happy?

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REVIEWS: Live Shows

Jeff Lynne’s ELO at Radio City Music Hall: 2016 Review

His gift is his ability to build complex arrangements into the simplest, most hummable of tunes. The concert was a taste of classic rock at its finest.

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