Top 40 Hits in June 1968 Were Jumpin’
As summer began, future classic rock hits were being played alongside a wild assortment of soul, country and instrumental favorites.
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Janis Joplin & Jorma Kaukonen: The Tale of the Typewriter Tape
Before they became rock icons, Janis and the Jefferson Airplane guitarist played acoustic blues. Here’s the tale of their fascinating 1964 duets.
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Annie Lennox Book, ‘Retrospective,’ A Visual Memoir, Coming
The title features more than 200 images from Polaroids and portraits to music video stills and album covers, along with personal anecdotes.
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Radio Hits June 1974: From ‘Sundown’ to ‘Midnight’
We were listening to two Canadian singer-songwriters who had the biggest hits of their careers this week, alongside big songs from Grand Funk and Paul McCartney.
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Bobby Sherman, Former Teen Heartthrob and Pop Star, Dies at 81
He starred on the TV series Here Come the Brides and earned a series of Gold singles in the late ’60s and early ’70s.
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The Zombies’ Colin Blunstone Interview: It’s Time
Our writer followed the British Invasion band from gig to gig. Their co-founder / lead vocalist talked about their tour of a classic album.
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The Rascals’ ‘Time Peace’: A Greatest Hits LP That Foretold the Future
While the collection could be considered a document detailing the end of an era, it also marked a makeover: Time was marching on for the band.
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The Band’s Richard Manuel is Subject of ‘His Life and Music’ Book
The title, spanning the Hawks to Bob Dylan to The Band, focuses on his compositions and performances.
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Mick Ralphs, of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, Dies
The guitarist and songwriter of such favorites as “Can’t Get Enough” and “Ready For Love” suffered a stroke shortly after Bad Company’s 2016 “Swan Song” U.K. tour.
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‘The Wrecking Crew’ Director Responds to Carol Kaye as Bassist Declines Rock Hall Honor
After the legendary bassist objected to her induction and, once again, critized the name commonly used for the LA studio musicians of the ’60s, Denny Tedesco sets the record straight.
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