6+ hour, 34+ min ago  (352+ words) The cover art of the U. S. edition of Blow by Blow: The Jeff Beck Story. From the publisher's blurb: the book goes beyond the myth, revealing the restless creative force behind Beck's constant reinvention'from his groundbreaking work with the Yardbirds and…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (164+ words) That Grammy-nominated box represents must-hear material for Beach Boys fanatics, but it's probably a bit much for casual fans. Moreover, the collection has been unavailable from the label for quite some time, so if you wanted a copy, you had…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (309+ words) In the two decades since, the rock-and-orchestra format has been replicated by artists and orchestras across the country and around the world. Twenty Years On tells the full story of how it began, why it endured, and what it has…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (642+ words) Many thought, at first, that "A Horse With No Name" was Neil Young's followup single to "Heart of Gold." You may be forgiven if, upon listening to these songs for the first time, you assumed you were hearing a recording…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (146+ words) Dennis Locorriere, a co-founder and frontman of the 1970s band Dr. Hook, died yesterday (May 16, 2026). The cause, confirmed by his management, was kidney disease. No location was cited, although Locorriere had been living in the U. K. for more than two decades at…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (230+ words) Some of the titles in our feature story. Laura Nyro, Hear My Song (2024, 19 CDs)Laura Nyro garnered attention during her lifetime mainly as the composer of hits for artists such as the 5th Dimension, Barbra Streisand and Blood, Sweat & Tears. Her…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (437+ words) Pat Benatar in the "Love is a Battlefield" video. With four top 10 singles during the "80s, and several best-selling albums, Pat Benatar was a major presence during that decade and a huge influence on other artists, especially other female rockers. Working…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (456+ words) This ad for Bonnie Tyler's worldwide breakthrough, "It's a Heartache," appeared in the April 1, 1978, issue of Record World. Bonnie Tyler, the husky-voiced Welsh singer who earned worldwide pop hits including 1978's "It's a Heartache" and 1983's "Total Eclipse of the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (297+ words) The Beatles at 3 Savile Row," described in an announcement as the First ever official destination for Beatles Fans in the heart of London," will offer fans full access to the site of the Beatles" late "60s headquarters when it opens in…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (263+ words) But despite the fact that the group has toured (with changing lineups of fantastic musicians) for most of the last six decades, many who do know about their "70s heyday believe Little Feat basically ceased to be important when their main…...