The Harmonious Crossing of Musical Oceans: When Terry Kath and Chicago Joined Forces with The Beach Boys to Welcome a New Dawn Great art possesses a unique, fluid relationship with…
Remembering Rick Parfitt: A Musical Tribute to the Driving Force of Status Quo The legacy of Rick Parfitt continues to resonate strongly among rock fans around the world. A tribute…
Sammy Hagar at Winterland: Reclaiming the Throne On May 19, 1978, Sammy Hagar taking the stage at San Francisco’s iconic Winterland Ballroom, Hagar proved he could carry the heavy mantle…
A Shift in Sound and Strategy: Status Quo Bring “What You’re Proposing” to European Television in 1980 On October 11, 1980, Status Quo appeared on the influential Dutch music program…
Simple Riffs, Lasting Power: Ronnie Montrose Reflects on Tone, Inspiration, and the Roots of Hard Rock In July 2011, the offices of Guitar Player hosted a revealing conversation with legendary…
Poetry Meets Songwriting: Warren Zevon Performs “Macgillycuddy’s Reeks” In the later period of his career, Warren Zevon continued to demonstrate why he remained one of the most distinctive voices in…
A Songwriter’s Legacy Shared: Neil Sedaka and Captain & Tennille Celebrate a Musical Partnership In the history of American pop music, few songwriting partnerships have produced as many memorable moments…
A Late Career Reflection: Neil Sedaka Breathes New Life into “Beginning to Breathe Again” Few artists in popular music have sustained a career as long and adaptable as Neil Sedaka.…
A Guitar Titan in Flight: Ronnie Montrose Ignites New York with “Starliner” in 1978 On April 3, 1978, legendary American guitarist Ronnie Montrose stepped onto a New York City stage…
A Quiet Folk Moment at Edmonton: Warren Zevon Revives the Ancient Ballad “Canadee I O” Warren Zevon was never known as a conventional folk performer. His reputation was built on…
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