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Steve Winwood ‘Arc of a Diver’: Leaving the Past Behind

His most successful solo record, it allowed him to stand apart from the earlier work he had spawned with Traffic, Blind Faith and the Spencer Davis Group.

FEATURES: The Dennis Elsas Conversation

Dan Fogelberg Interview: ‘Same Old Lang Syne’

The late singer-songwriter enjoyed big success in the 1970s and ’80s. In this interview he admits his holiday favorite came from messing with Tchaikovsky

The Scene: Rock and Roll Memories

Reflecting on Marmalade: ‘Reflections Of My Life’

From 1968-1976, they scored eight Top 10 hits in the U.K. This song ultimately earned them their worldwide fame. Its singer/writer fell on hard times

FEATURES: Spotlight Feature

When Led Zeppelin Met Gilligan’s Island (Sort Of)

In 1978 an indie band brilliantly mashed together a popular TV theme song and a rock classic. The band’s lawyers were not amused.

REVIEWS: Gift Guides

The Best Music Books of 2023

The year’s best music-related reads include bios and memoirs associated with Rush, Sly Stone, Bob Dylan, the Allmans, plus much more!

REVIEWS: Live Shows

Jeff Lynne’s ELO Lights Up NYC Stage: 2015 Review

It was a triumphant night for the Maestro as he played to an enthusiastic sold-out crowd at NYC’s Irving Plaza for his first U.S. comeback show

FEATURES: Spotlight Feature

Bert Berns: Behind-the-Scenes Producer/Songwriter Legend

“The greatest untold story of rock ‘n’ roll.” The Rock Hall inductee co-wrote “Twist and Shout” and “Piece of My Heart” and produced “Brown Eyed Girl”