Posts From Shrinivas Kodape

Shrinivas Kodape

Shrinivas Kodape

Shrinivas is a writer and a journalist, and his love of all things musical started long before the little word at the end of his name. Raised on the technical ferocity of cult heavy metal titans like Testament, Overkill and Accept, then veering into the harmonious expanse of Wishbone Ash, Uriah Heep and Budgie, he started life as a thrash metaller. A Media professional by training, he is seasoned with experience from Asiana Times and Fashion TV and has worked as an assistant editor for L‘utopia Magazine, crafting long-form features, interviewing, and directing stories all the way through from paper to publication. A former rock star, he knows music from the other side of the stage and understands the feeling of seeing Megadeth in India in October 2015. Influenced by writers like Hunter S. Thompson, Joseph Conrad and F. Scott Fitzgerald, he lives by the ethos of ‘Classic rock is not just a genre; it is a lifestyle.'
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12 Essential Lynyrd Skynyrd Songs

From 1973-1977, during a remarkable span of five studio albums and a memorable live release, the band created one of the most well-loved discographies of classic rock.

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10 Memorable Collaborations on ‘The Midnight Special’

Some surprising moments including David Bowie and Marianne Faithfull singing “I Got You Babe,” Billy Preston and Buddy MIles performing “My Sweet Lord,” and The Beach Boys, Roger McGuinn and Wolfman Jack doing “Rock and Roll Music.”

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10 Great Journey Songs From the ’80s

Their run was one of the most iconic in classic rock, with enduring, hit songs and multi-platinum success, establishing them as one of music’s most significant concert draws.

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11 Great Early Chicago Songs Beyond Their Big Hits

They had plenty of songs on Top 40 radio like “25 or 6 to 4,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” and “Make Me Smile.” We look at many others that deserve a reappraisal.

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11 Great Bob Seger Songs Beyond the Hits: Deep Cuts Worth Revisiting

Beyond such chart hits and signature songs as “Night Moves,” “Against the Wind,” and “Hollywood Nights,” are plenty of other gems from the legend.

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12 Overlooked Rock Songs of 1974

These dozen tracks, from Eric Clapton, Robin Trower, Carole King and Yes are absolutely worth listening to again.

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13 Great Covers of Beach Boys Songs

Fellow stars have recorded terrific interpretations of such favorites as “I Get Around,” “Fun, Fun, Fun” and “Good Vibrations.”

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12 Classic Rock Songs That Feature a Famous Guest Musician

Linda Ronstadt joined Warren Zevon, members of the Beach Boys guested on a Chicago hit, and two future members of Led Zeppelin played on a Donovan favorite while serving as session performers.

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12 Overlooked Rock Songs of 1972

These dozen tracks, from Deep Purple, Aretha, the Kinks, Chicago and The Who are absolutely worth listening to again.

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11 Willie Dixon Songs Covered by Classic Rock Artists

Bands like the Jeff Beck Group, Cream, Foghat and others eagerly laid claim to his material and found that his catchy hooks, cheeky wit and killer grooves came alive through heavy amps and electric guitars.

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