One of the best guitarists out there, Rory Gallagher passed away in 1995 at the age of 47 from complications of liver transplant. While not a household name guitarist, he remains very well respected among his peers. He shone best live, and spent most of his time touring, rather than …
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, …
I was thinking of Duane Allman, and what a great guitarist he was. I was looking at assembling a tribute playlist of notable performances such as Layla. As I looked through the material, it became evident to me that although he shone in session work, he stood out best when …
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 …
