Roland Kirk was a glorious one-off. His live shows – often a curious blend of stand-up comedy, political preaching, and cutting-edge jazz – were legendary;
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With a titular track that’s recognized at first riff, Fly Like An Eagle stands the test of time as the epitome of 70s classic rock.
Recorded over two days at Rudy Van Gelder’s studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on two late April days, Jimmy Smith’s The Cat simply buzzes
“Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” is one of the most significant songs in Bob Seger’s illustrious catalog. An exhilarating blast of hi-octane rock ‘n’ roll, it provided
Mona Bone Jakon, the third album by Cat Stevens, represented a seismic change in artistic direction and put the singer-songwriter on the road towards being
The live album catalog of the Rolling Stones is bigger than most bands ever amass with studio releases. It’s a collection that spreads from 1966’s
He never had the global reach of Bob Marley, but when it comes to quality Jamaican reggae, Big Youth’s name should nonetheless be writ large.
When Thin Lizzy went to Paris to start recording what would become their ninth studio album, they did so with Gary Moore starting his third
The plain facts about the remarkable late 1960s and early 70s ride enjoyed by Steppenwolf tell of 25 million record sales, eight gold albums and
When looking at Rihanna’s career trajectory, most people point to her 2005 debut single, “Pon De Replay,” or her 2007 international smash hit “Umbrella,” as