Posts From Jeff Tamarkin

March 16, 2019: Dick Dale, King of Surf Guitar, Dies

He was given the title ‘King of the Surf Guitar’ by his fellow surfers, with whom he surfed from sun-up to sun-down. RIP, Dick Dale!

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Mar 12, 2018: Nokie Edwards, Ventures Lead Guitarist—Obituary

The lead guitarist for the most successful instrumental rock band of all time inspired countless would-be players to pick up the instrument.

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March 2, 2021: Reggae Giant, Bunny Wailer—Obituary

Along with his friends Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, the 3x Grammy winner helped popularize a musical revolution in Jamaica that continues to resonate

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Rolling Stones in Mono – Behind the Box Set

ABKCO Records has gathered together all of the mono mixes of the British legends’ earliest albums into a beautiful new boxed set. We spoke with the label’s Chief Audio Engineer

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Feb 14, 2022: Sandy Nelson, Influential Early Rock Drummer, Dies

With hit records like “Teen Beat” and “Let There Be Drums,” the L.A. musician boosted the role of his instrument in rock and roll music.

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Feb 8, 2021: Mary Wilson, Co-Founder of The Supremes, Dies

Along with Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, she was an original member of the best-selling group on the Motown roster, scoring a dozen #1 singles

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Woodstock: Mecca That Gave the Festival Its Name

In Small Town Talk, author Barney Hoskyns examines the upstate NY town, the spiritual – and literal – home to dozens of rock greats

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Joe Cocker Documentary: ‘Mad Dog With Soul’

A fine new film chronicles the remarkable rise and heartbreaking downfall of the British soul-rock legend. Numerous live and interview clips tell the tale.

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Elton John Rocks His Hits in Vegas

Reflecting on a volatile 2016, the classic rock icon, at a stunning Caesars Palace show, takes stock of his career and pays tribute to inspirations.

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Aug 11, 2020: Trini Lopez—‘If I Had a Hammer’ & ‘Lemon Tree’ Singer—Dies

The singer who rocked up everything from folk songs to standards, giving them a Latin accent, was a sensation in the early ’60s

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