Posts From Jeff Tamarkin
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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The Rick Wakeman Interview, Part One
The prog legend will soon be inducted into the Rock Hall as a member of Yes. But he’s also got a fine new solo piano album. We spoke with him about it.
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Review: The Rolling Stones Blue & Lonesome
There’s nothing retro about it yet the Stones’ first-ever all-blues album is very much a celebration of their roots. We listened, and we loved it.
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John Zacherle, TV’s Cool Ghoul and Rock DJ, Dies
A beloved TV and radio figure of the ’60s/’70s, who went from presenting horror films in character to hosting rock radio shows, has died at age 98.
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Michael Nesmith of The Monkees: A Brief Q&A
The musician, actor and songwriter will receive a prestigious award for his pioneering work in the music video field. We chat with Papa Nez
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Steve Miller Explores His Roots in Special NYC Show
In a concert at New York City’s Jazz at Lincoln Center, Steve Miller reached back to his blues, jazz and classic pop influences.
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Donnie Fritts, Muscle Shoals Songwriter & Musician, Dead at 76
The longtime Kris Kristofferson sideman was also a prolific tunesmith whose songs were covered by the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and many others.
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Paul Krassner, ’60s Counterculture Figure, Dies at 87
Along with Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin, Krassner co-founded the Yippies, who ran a pig for president, demanding Secret Service protection for the animal.
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Steve Miller on Blues, Jazz and the Rock Hall
The classic rocker grew up with jazz and blues greats as houseguests. The Space Cowboy on his roots and why he’s still unhappy with the Rock & Hall of Fame.
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