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
Ringo and His All-Starr Band Bring the Fun in Concert
The former Beatle left his fans ‘elated’ as he sang and drummed on his Fab Four + solo songs and let his All Starrs sing their big tunes too.
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Neil Young Rocks the Globe on EARTH
The classic rock icon and his young but mighty backing band Promise of the Real soar to greatness on a live LP that plays and prays for the planet.
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Watch: Showtime’s Roadies From Cameron Crowe
Will the new Cameron Crowe show be the music business series that gets it right and rocks the tube? Screen the pilot here and you decide.
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Rolling Stones ‘Totally Stripped’ Totally Rocks
When The Rolling Stones are at their best, as they are on this release, they are indeed the world’s greatest.
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Paul Simon Gets Masterful on New Album
Our reviewer finds that the compelling rhythms and cool musical touches on Simon’s 13th solo album add up to a ‘modern masterpiece’
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The Monkees Find Greatness with ‘Good Times!’
Nearly 50 years after their debut album, the 1960s pop music + TV stars return with what may be their best + truest LP yet.
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Eric Clapton’s Old Wine in a New Bottle
The master classic rock guitarist’s new album ‘I Still Do’ invites repeated listening and leads back to past Clapton pleasures.
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Paul Simon Live: ‘A Gem of a Concert’
The veteran classic rock singer + songwriter and his excellent band gave an exquisite show that spanned the range of his career.
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Tedeschi Trucks Shine at Rainy 2016 Jazz Fest
Biblical rains severely impacted Jazz Fest 2016’s 2nd weekend. We were still able to see Neil Young, Paul Simon and more
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Van Morrison, Steely Dan at 2016 Jazz Fest
Van the Man shone at the New Orleans Jazz Fest. Pearl Jam and Chili Peppers rocked. Steely Dan and Michael McDonald also did sets
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