Posts From Jeff Tamarkin
The Youngbloods’ ‘Get Together’: Unique Path to Success
The song had been kicking around for a few years when they recorded it. Their first release of the tune bombed. Then it became a timeless anthem.
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Linda Ronstadt on Eagles’ Start and SoCal Music Scene
In an intimate conversation, the Rock Hall of Famer discusses the ’70s SoCal singer-songwriter boom and how her backing band evolved into Eagles
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Sam Cutler, Tour Manager for Stones, Dies at 80
The British manager worked with the Stones during the band’s 1969 U.S. tour, which culminated in the ill-fated Altamont concert.
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Arlo Guthrie Talks ‘Alice,’ Woody, and Seeger
A half-century after the death of his folk legend father, Woody, and the release of ‘Alice’s Restaurant,’ the singer-songwriter still heard the call
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Full Cyrkle: The ‘Red Rubber Ball’ Band Bounces Back
They scored a smash single with an unreleased Paul Simon song, were managed by Brian Epstein and disappeared after two hits
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‘Born in Chicago’: A New Documentary Spotlights the Impact of the Windy City’s Game-Changing Blues Scene
The film captures a unique time when young musicians like Mike Bloomfield and Steve Miller soaked up the blues of Muddy Waters and B.B. King.
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The Four Seasons: A Massive Box Set Collects All of the Seminal Frankie Valli-Led Group’s LPs & More
With more than 800 tracks, plus lavishly illustrated and annotated books, this humongous set is not for casual fans of the Jersey Boys.
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Janis Joplin & Jorma Kaukonen: The Tale of the Typewriter Tape
Before they became rock icons, Janis and the Jefferson Airplane guitarist played acoustic blues. Here’s the tale of their fascinating 1964 duets
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Peter Asher Interview: Pop Star to Top Producer
He arrived with the British Invasion as half of Peter and Gordon, then went on to produce such greats as James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt. Pt. 1 of our chat.
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Janis Joplin Slays ‘Ball and Chain’ in Monterey Pop
When she stepped onto the Monterey stage she was still an unknown. When she left she was on her way to superstardom. This five-minute clip is why.
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