Posts From Jeff Tamarkin
When Pete Best Was on a U.S. Game Show in 1964
As Beatlemania was in full swing, their former drummer was relegated to appearing on “I’ve Got a Secret.”
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Aug 6, 2020: Wayne Fontana, ‘Game of Love’ British Invasion Singer, Dies
The singer left the Mindbenders in frustration after they scored their sole big hit, and they went on to have another without him
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July 31, 2021: Paul Cotton, Longtime Poco Guitarist/Vocalist, Dies
The guitarist and vocalist, a mainstay of the country-rock legends for nearly 40 years, wrote such Poco favorites as “Bad Weather” and “Heart of the Night.”
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The Beatles Performing at the Cavern Club, 1962
It’s one of the most iconic pieces of Beatles film, the band playing at Liverpool’s Cavern days after Ringo joined. Here is the story behind the clip
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June 24, 2018: Dan Ingram, NYC Top 40 Radio Legend, Dies
Calling himself “Big Dan,” his signature greeting of “Hey, Kemosabe!” welcomed listeners throughout the height of the rock era.
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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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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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