1960's

Jeff Beck – A Retrospective

Jeff Beck was the guitar player's guitar player. Ask the great guitar players who they thought was the best, and…

2 months ago

The Kinks – “Dead End Street”

"Dead End Street" marked a shift in Ray Davies' songwriting. His songs began to take on a more UK-specific focus.…

3 months ago

Jimi Hendrix/Band Of Gypsys – “Message Of Love”

It's never a recipe for making great art when you're under pressure to deliver an album to a rival record…

4 months ago

Bettye LaVette – “I Still Want To Be Your Baby”

Bettye LaVette is the epitome of perseverance. She cut her first record in 1962 at the age of 16, but…

7 months ago

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…

1 year ago

Searching for Gold, Finding “Nuggets”

Perhaps the most influential compilation album of all time, the original Nuggets album was lovingly assembled by guitarist/author Lenny Kaye…

2 years ago

B.B. King: The King Of The Blues

B.B. King created a sound with his electric guitar that changed the world and made him a legend around the…

2 years ago

Creedence Clearwater Revival – “Run Through The Jungle”

Creedence Clearwater Revival were quite the phenomenon from 1967 to 1972. During that short period-- only 5 years-- they racked…

2 years ago

The Beatles – “Hey Jude” (with special guest James Campion)

It's nearly impossible to pick the "best" Beatles song, but by nearly every measurement-- sales, chart success, cultural impact-- it's…

2 years ago

The Electric Prunes – “I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night)”

Music was expanding in all directions in the 1960's; one of my favorite genres is the psychedelic/garage rock from that…

2 years ago

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