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Gary Moore – “Over The Hills and Far Away”

Gary Moore was never a household name, but among guitar players, he was a legend. He reinvented himself multiple times over his 40-year career: first as a hard-rocker with Thin Lizzy, then a jazzy prog-rocker…Read more

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Thin Lizzy – “Dancing In The Moonlight”

Thin Lizzy is known for their hard rockin’ songs and their trailblazing twin guitar sound, but vocalist/bassist/songwriter Phil Lynott had an ear for melody, a way with words, and could write a damn fine pop…Read more

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Nazareth – “Holiday” (with guest Robert Lawson)

If you're looking for a prime example of a hard-working, dues-paying, doggedly dedicated rock band, you won't find better one than Nazareth. Launching in 1968 and continuing through today, Nazareth rode the wave of success…Read more

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Deep Purple – “Highway Star”

We celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest live albums of all time, Deep Purple's Made In Japan. This is a truly live album-- no doctored-up, overdubbed fixes here, just a killer band…Read more

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Rush – “The Camera Eye”

In 1981, Rush had planned to release a live album, but riding a wave of good vibes & inspiration, they changed their minds and decided to record an album of new material instead. It turned…Read more

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5 More Favorite Guitar Solos

Back on Episode 25, we listened to 5 of my favorite guitar solos; here on Episode 125, we revisit that idea and listen to some more great guitar moments. As before, I’m not saying these…Read more

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Etta James – “Love’s Been Rough On Me”

Etta James lived quite a life; some incredible highs and heartbreaking lows throughout her 73 years. From hit songs to heroin addiction, from critical acclaim to violence and bad behavior & jail time, Etta experienced it…Read more

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The Beatles play Shea Stadium, 1965 (with special guest Laurie Jacobson)

The Beatles had many peaks in their career, but their August 15, 1965 concert at Shea Stadium may be the high point. It was certainly their ultimate live performance and the pinnacle of Beatlemania. On…Read more

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Fleetwood Mac – “You Make Loving Fun”

When Christine McVie passed away on Nov. 30, 2022, the tributes poured in from around the world. Deservedly so. We pay our respects to the legendary Christine Perfect the way we do best-- by taking…Read more

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1973: Rock At The Crossroads (with special guest Andrew Grant Jackson)

Let's kick off our first episode of 2023 with a look back 50 years to 1973. I'm joined on this episode by Andrew Grant Jackson, author of 1973: Rock At The Crossroads for a discussion…Read more

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BONUS HOLIDAY SONG: Sheila Swift – “Christmas With You”

Join me and my special guest Mike Wagner to celebrate the holidays with his song "Christmas With You", as performed by Sheila Swift. It's time for some end-of-year thank-you's as well. Happy Holidays! "Christmas With…Read more

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Bangles – “Tell Me”

The "Paisley Underground" scene birthed a lot of great bands in the '80's, but few went on to be as commercially successful as the Bangles. That success came with a price, as they were pulled…Read more

The Shazam – “On The Airwaves”

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