The Poseidon Adventure: Hell, Upside Down
The 1970s delivered lots of disaster films. The best of the bunch might be this 1972 movie, produced by the so-called “Master of Disaster,” on a tiny budget.
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The Beach Boys’ Sweet ‘Wild Honey’ Beat: A Masterpiece of the Fading Year
The 1967 album emphasizes the collective and its vision, rather than that of an auteur with attendants helping to carry out his grand design.
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Southside Johnny ‘Live at Rockpalast’ on CD & DVD: Review
While more rooted in R&B than Springsteen, Southside shares his ability to enthrall audiences with a strong stage presence and electrifying performances.
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‘McCartney Legacy Volume 2’ Arrives From Noted Beatles Historian
The follow-up title from Allan Kozinn and researcher Adrian Sinclair covers the years 1974-1980
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Toto, Men at Work, Christopher Cross Set 2025 Tour
Toto’s Steve Lukather and Men at Work’s Colin Hay have toured together as members of Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band. Cross has collaborated with Toto for decades.
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ELP ‘Brain Salad Surgery’: A Brainstorm of the Highest Order
The combination of high concept, grandiose execution and the trio’s usual artistic ambition made the 1973 album a mind-blowing effort.
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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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Massive Laura Nyro Box Set Uncovers Her Songwriting Genius
The acclaimed singer-songwriter and Rock Hall inductee is the subject of Hear My Song: The Collection, 1966 – 1995, a 19-CD Deluxe collection.
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Traffic Plays Us a Tune On Debut Album, ‘Mr. Fantasy’
In the hands of a lesser group, the various musical styles represented here may well have been a mishmash.
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December 8, 1980: A Day We Can Never Forget
We lost one of our heroes on this day. Instead of dwelling on his death, let’s remember his life. All he was saying was give peace a chance
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