Posts From Steven Mirkin

10 Top Second Albums From Classic Rockers

A sophomore slump is a common classic rock jinx. Here are some where artists like Creedence and the Beatles made a big creative leap between albums 1 and 2

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10 Memorable Rock Concert Riots

Sometimes concerts get far wilder than planned and riots break out. Here are some of the more significant rock shows that spiraled into chaos.

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Talking Heads’ ‘Fear of Music’: A Transitional Gem

“The first step in David Byrne’s assumption of power, moving Talking Heads from a band to his band… It was dance music that reflected the time.”

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Who Invented Rock ‘n’ Roll? A Vote For Sam Phillips

Esteemed music scribe Peter Guralnick delivers a biography of the Sun Records/Studio proprietor that’s major history and a great read

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‘Nuggets’ 50th Anniversary Concert Celebrates the Heyday of Garage-Rock: Review

The May 2023 concert featured original members of ’60s bands the Leaves, the Seeds, the Count Five, Love and the Electric Prunes.

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Creedence Members Cook and Clifford: Then and Now

Original CCR members Doug Clifford and Stu Cook talk about then and now of the group that was arguably the most popular American band from 1969 to 1971

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The Sprawling ‘London Calling’ From The Clash

The 2-LP set was one of the best albums of its time, and marked the evolution of the UK quartet from punk heroes to great rock band

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10 Times the Beatles Used Pseudonyms on Records

You may not think you know Dr. Winston O’Boogie, Percy Thrillington, Jai Raj Harrison or Richie Snare, but trust us, you do.

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Brian Wilson’s ‘Pet Sounds’ Shines at 50th Bash: 2016

Brian Wilson led a 12-piece band in a “wonderful” golden anniversary celebration of his masterpiece at the Hollywood Bowl

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Buffalo Springfield 2018 Tribute Concert Led by Richie Furay

An all-star lineup that also included Micky Dolenz and Susan Cowsill performed at an L.A. benefit concert for a great cause

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