Squeeze, Magnificent and Tighter Than Ever: 2019 Review
On “The Squeeze Songbook Tour,” Tilbrook, Difford and Co. delivered many of their favorites, as well as several deeper cuts from their excellent early catalog
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Blondie Releases ‘Against the Odds 1974-1982’ Box Set
The set features their first 6 studio albums, remastered from the original analog tapes, and expanded with dozens of demos, alternate versions, outtakes, and more
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Queen Tops U.K. All-Time Best-Selling Albums
Britain’s Official Charts Company revealed the Top 60 best-selling albums. The list of who’s not included is almost as interesting as who is
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‘My Life As a Rolling Stone,’ a Rewarding Docu-Series: Review
The 4-part program includes previously unseen footage and interviews from Jagger, Richards and Wood, with archival material of Watts
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The Who Adds Dates to Fall 2022 Tour
“The Who Hits Back” tour features 16 arena dates where Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, and their band will again be accompanied by orchestras
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Elton John, Britney Spears Release ‘Hold Me Closer’
The track represents a comeback for Spears who turned 40 on Dec. 2, 2021. The “Princess of Pop” has not had a Top 10 single on the Hot 100 since 2012
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Emerson, Lake & Palmer Issues ‘Singles’ Deluxe Vinyl Box
Although considered an “album” band, ELP created some great 7” singles. The collection has been remastered as part of their ongoing 50th anniversary celebration
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The Supremes at Their Peak With A’ Go-Go: Review
The expanded edition of the Motown trio’s first—and only—studio album to hit #1 includes mono and stereo mixes plus loads and loads of covers
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Jerry Allison, Last of Buddy Holly’s Crickets, Dead at 82
“JI was a musician ahead of his time,” said a statement on Buddy Holly’s Facebook page, about the drummer who was there from the start.
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Don’t You Forget About Me: 13 More Timeless Early ’80s British Earworms
Those huge hits by The Clash, Joy Division, Pet Shop Boys and others still grab us nearly four decades after we first heard them.
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