This one is a gem of hard prog rock. Given the members’ pedigrees (Rod Evans, vocals, formerly of Deep Purple Mark 1 of “Hush” fame; Bobby Caldwell, drums, formerly of Johnny Winter band; Larry “Rhino” Reinhardt, guitars and Lee Dorman, bass, both formerly of Iron Butterfly) it is no surprise …
Guitar solos are pretty common in rock songs. Many groups like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Cream, and Jimi Hendrix thrive on the guitar, and a solo or seven are guaranteed. Then there are the signature solos in Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb” and The Eagles’ “Hotel California” which become required classic …
The second album from Iggy Pop after his work with The Stooges and his second collaboration with David Bowie as well. Released in August 1977, Lust for Life is Iggy Pop’s second album after The Stooges, and is a collaboration with David Bowie as was his first album, The Idiot. …
Before there was a lot of automation and digital equipment, radio hosts had to play 45’s or album tracks manually. With the average song being in the 3 minute range, that didn’t leave a lot of time to leave the booth for refreshment, a smoke or to answer the call …
Released in September 1969, Get Ready is Rare Earth’s second album, and their first with Motown Records. Rare Earth started out in Detroit, where the Motown sound was a huge influence. They began as The Sunliners and got local notice. In 1968, realizing their name was likely holding them back, …
A little bit of a departure for this playlist as I’m focusing on two Canadian bands that deserve a little time in the spotlight: 54-40 and The Northern Pikes. These lads provided some really good tunes and were a mainstay on Canadian radio and MuchMusic in the mid ’80’s to …
Armed Forces, released in January, 1979, is Elvis Costello’s third album & the first to include The Attractions on the cover (Elvis Costello and The Attractions). I bought this album when it first came out, and the North American release featured the paint splattering cover, with the stampeding elephants on …
Spencer Davis passed on October 19, 2020. He is best known for the Spencer Davis Group, in which Steve Winwood got his start. The group had some well known hits in the mid ’60’s (“Keep on Runnin’”, “I’m A Man”, “Gimme Some Lovin’”), but the group’s fame waned with Winwood’s …
It was a very slow day, and I needed something to get me going. So, what better than some kick ass tunes? These cross several years, but the one thing they all have in common is a driving beat that will get you off your butt and up & about. …
Largely known for their two biggest hits, “On The Road Again” and “Going Up The Country” and an energetic Woodstock performance, Canned Heat was a great caretaker of the blues and boogie tradition in American music. Unfortunately, most of the original band members (Alan “Blind Owl” Wilson, Bob “The …
