REVIEWS:
What’s the read on the latest reissue releases and live performances by classic rock artists? What biopics, movies or documentaries are worth seeing in theaters and at home? What books about rock music and the people who make and work with it are worth reading. Our team also takes a fresh look at notable works in our Album Rewind series
Dean Torrence Book Reveals Wild Ride of Surf City Duo
For a while they were second only to the Beach Boys among ’60s surf bands. The surviving half of Jan and Dean tells their story
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The Explorers Club Channels the ’60s/’70s on 2 New Albums
One disc is so reminiscent of classic rock that you might feel as if you’ve heard the tunes somewhere before. The other pays a more direct tribute.
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Rolling Stones Wrap Up 2018 Tour: We Miss You
The final gig of the 2017-18 #NoFilter tour saw the band surveying their career, pumping out hit after hit and a handful of surprises.
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Joey Molland’s Badfinger: 2017 Concert Review
The lone surviving member of the band’s defining era, spun through their hits and more at a Connecticut gig. We were there!
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Neil Young’s 1975 ‘Homegrown’ LP is Finally Released: Review
Overall, ‘Homegrown’ lives up to its legendary status; it’s a classic Neil Young album, because in 1975 he was classic Neil Young.
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Iggy Pop’s ‘The Bowie Years’ Box Set: Review
There’s probably enough on ‘The Bowie Years’ to justify its purchase by any Iggy Pop fan—or any Stooges lover, for that matter.
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‘Laurel Canyon’ Riveting Documentary TV Series: Preview
With new interviews and rare footage, the 2-part series on Epix features intimate portraits of the artists from the fertile ’60s-’70s Los Angeles music scene
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Dion Sings ‘Blues with Friends’: Review
Dion has periodically dipped into a blues bag. On his new set he teams up with Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison & more for a full album of blues.
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John Fogerty and All Those Hits: 2018 Review
That voice, his guitar playing, those incredibly descriptive lyrics, and the experience of seeing the legend perform CCR and solo favorites, made for a great night.
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Jimmy Webb 2017 Carnegie Hall Tribute: ‘A Celebration’
One of our greatest songwriters was the subject of a NYC concert featuring Art Garfunkel, Graham Nash, Judy Collins and more. Read our extensive review.
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