Posts From Rob Patterson
15 Cool Classic Rock Instrumentals
Don’t overlook these songs from the J. Geils Band, the Allman Brothers Band, Jeff Beck, The Who, and other classic rock legends
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Rod Stewart ‘Gasoline Alley’—His Unequaled, Magical Masterpiece
His second solo album showcased an artist who excelled at both rollicking rock ‘n’ roll and tender, emotive ballads.
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Foghat’s ‘Slow Ride’ of a Career Continues
The British-born blues ‘n’ boogie band that rocked the ’70s with fervor continue to carry on, led by founding drummer Roger Earl
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Paul Carrack Talks About His Varied Career
The man who sang “How Long,” “The Living Years,” “Tempted” and “Don’t Shed a Tear” often plays with Eric Clapton and has a strong solo career.
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Mudcrutch ‘2’ Review: Tom Petty & Friends Making Great Music Together
Mudcrutch is an American rock band, Southern division, from the ’70s, from which Tom Petty emerged. Our review of their 2016 album…
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Doobie Brothers Interview: Rockin’ Down the Highway
They’ve sold millions of albums and had a string of pop and rock radio hits. And are still on the road. We talk to Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston and John McFee
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Prince Revealed His Genius in Early Interview
Our Contributor enjoyed a rare 90-minute interview with the then-young performer – face to face – as part of the budding star’s PR team
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10 Seminal Hard Rock Albums
Albums from Deep Purple, Steppenwolf, Led Zep, Black Sabbath and The Who are all significant benchmarks in the birth of hard rock. Check out the complete list and see who’s #1
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Kurt Cobain: The Puzzle Pieces He Left Behind
The Nirvana frontman died at 27. Our review of the documentary ‘Montage of Heck,’ an in-depth look at his life and work
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Beatles/Stones Manager Allen Klein Bio: Review
He managed two of rock’s biggest bands and sorted out their bad deals & low incomes. This new book corrects his bad rep.
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