Iron Butterfly’s Classic ‘In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida’
The single and album signaled a shift from the psychedelic sound toward something more aggressive, loud and primal. Rock fans either loved it or hated it.
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Mike Campbell in 2024: Album, Tour Featuring the Heartbreakers’ Steve Ferrone
His band, The Dirty Knobs, have a summer run to support Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits
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‘Brats’ Film Review: Andrew McCarthy Revisits The Brat Pack
A 1985 New York magazine cover story coined the phrase. “I felt like I had lost control of the narrative of my career”
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‘Blow by Blow’: A Jeff Beck Master Class in Guitar
The 1975 all-instrumental album, produced by George Martin, was a guitarist’s master class
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Blondie Co-Founder Chris Stein Publishes Memoir
The guitarist, songwriter and photographer co-founded the new wave band in 1974. Under a Rock arrived in June 2024
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Judas Priest: Busy 2024 Continues With More ‘Invincible Shield’ Tour Dates
The heavy metal giants are supporting their first studio album in six years with dates in Europe and North America
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Asia, Focus Set For ‘Heat of the Moment’ 2024 Tour
The summer run also features Martin Turner (ex Wishbone Ash) and Curved Air. The concerts will be MC’d by artist Roger Dean
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Mark James, Songwriter of ‘Suspicious Minds’ and Other Hits, Dies
He also co-wrote “Always on My Mind,” a #1 hit for Willie Nelson that won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year
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Tedeschi Trucks Band Live in 2024: Review
Drawing on several different roots (genetic or otherwise), the large band is a fully satisfying ensemble onstage.
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Joni Mitchell ‘Traveling’ Book Explores Her Life and Career
The 2024 title is from NPR music critic Ann Powers
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