From May 1971 performances at The Fillmore East, comes Humble Pie at their best: live, raunchy, riff & solo driven blues rock at maximum volume. Their personality shines through live better than in any of their studio albums. While most of the songs here are covers, Steve Marriott, Peter Frampton, …
The Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation were active from 1968 to 1970. This is their first album, released in 1969. The Retaliation were Aynsley Dunbar (drums), John Moorshead (guitar), Victor Brox (organ & vocals), and Alex Dmochowski (bass). This album is quintessential British blues rock from the late 60’s, early ’70’s. It …
There are a lot of hard working bands out there that have toiled away for years, never getting more than regional or cult recognition. Stan Webb and Chicken Shack are one of these groups that needs a wider audience. Here’s a link to their Wiki page. Chicken Shack formed in …
This is Free’s first album, released in 1969. Of course, this predates their breakthrough hit “All Right Now” which is many folks’ introduction to Free. I like the harder, rawer feel of this album relative to their later work. There’s some real good blues & rock guitar work from Paul …
Climax Blues Band is evidence that blues & boogie rock is eternal. The band has been at their craft for well over 50 years and continues as of this writing. They have had a couple of minor hits in this time, “Couldn’t Get It Right” & “I Love You” but …
Ten Years After is one of those rare bands whose live albums capture their essence better than their studio versions. Alvin Lee, Leo Lyons, Chick Churchill & Ric Lee were at their best when jamming and extending songs, allowing them to showcase their combined and individual talents. If you’re a …
