45 Years Ago: Genesis Release First Single, 'The Silent Sun'
Genesis are rightfully regarded as one of the most innovate and eclectic progressive rock bands of all-time. But -- a couple late-era Phil Collins belters aside -- they're not remembered as...
View Article45 Years Ago: Fleetwood Mac's Self-Titled Debut Released
There have been many Fleetwood Macs over the years: the late '60s blues-rock titans, the transitional folk-rock successors, and the unexpected crossover pop-rock mega-stars of the late '70s. But this...
View Article40 Years Ago: King Crimson Release 'Larks' Tongues in Aspic'
King Crimson's fifth studio album, 'Larks' Tongues in Aspic,' is a pinnacle of progressive rock, even though its music is nearly unclassifiable. Now 40 years after its original release, it remains a...
View ArticleKing Crimson Announce Record Store Day Exclusive
If you love vinyl, semi-frivolous bonus tracks, and classic rock, this is gearing up to be one monster of a Record Store Day. So far, artists like David Bowie, Cream, Paul McCartney, Jimi Hendrix, and...
View ArticleEmerson, Lake & Palmer Announce Record Store Day Exclusive Box Set
This year's Record Store Day (April 20) is shaping up to be a classic rock extravaganza (emphasis on 'extra'): From Cream's triple-vinyl live set to David Bowie's string of singles to Paul...
View Article35 Years Ago: Genesis Release '. . . And Then There Were Three . . .'
How exactly did Genesis, progressive rock's defining band, manage to survive so much turmoil? The group weathered the loss of key members and a shifting musical landscape to produce '. . . And Then...
View Article40 Years Ago: Hawkwind Release 'Space Ritual'
Like many other '70s rock greats, British space-rock pioneers Hawkwind built their legacy on-stage, rather than in the recording studio. On May 11, 1973, the band released their defining masterpiece....
View Article40 Years Ago: Mike Oldfield's 'Tubular Bells' Album Released
"I suppose I was advanced for my age." So said composer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Oldfield to The Guardian, reflecting on 'Tubular Bells,' the 1973 masterwork he composed at the age of 19. Some...
View Article35 Years Ago: David Gilmour's Debut Album Released
As any crate digger can attest, it's easy to judge a rock album by its cover. Analyzing a gatefold sleeve can be an illuminating experience -- and there's no better example of this than David Gilmour's...
View Article35 Years Ago: Steve Hackett's 'Please Don't Touch' Released
Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett had already put out one solo album by the time he decided to leave the group. Released in May of 1978, 'Please Don't Touch' is his second solo outing, and as fitting a...
View Article50 Years Ago: The Beatles Play 'Rattle Your Jewelry' Concert
On Nov. 4, 1963, the Beatles strode onstage to politely thunderous applause at London's Prince of Wales Theatre, as the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret gazed fondly amid the crowd. But these four...
View Article16 Years Ago: Led Zeppelin's 'BBC Sessions' Released
For many diehards, Led Zeppelin were even more mind-blowing onstage than they were in the studio. With 1997's 'BBC Sessions,' that argument was strengthened considerably, as it showcased the most...
View Article11 Years Ago: George Harrison's Final Album, 'Brainwashed,' Released
Celebrating its 11th anniversary this week is George Harrison's understated and deeply beautiful 'Brainwashed,' the famed guitarist and former Beatle's eleventh -- and, tragically, final -- studio...
View Article46 Years Ago: Traffic's 'Mr. Fantasy' Released
Traffic are rightly remembered today as titans of jazz-rock and soul -- but on their 1967 debut album, 'Mr. Fantasy,' released 46 years ago this month, Steve Winwood and company were busy riding the...
View ArticleYes, Steve Hackett, Marillion Bring Progressive Rock to the High Seas With...
The 2014 edition of Cruise to the Edge nearly tripled the number of bands from last year, and that eclecticism made for quite an experience. Continue reading…
View ArticleYes, 'Heaven & Earth'– Album Review
We reviewed 'Heaven and Earth,' the new album by Yes. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe History of John Rutsey and Rush
We look at the important contributions made by John Rutsey during his brief tenure as Rush's first drummer. Continue reading…
View ArticleJethro Tull, 'A Passion Play: An Extended Performance'– Album Review
Jethro Tull have released a re-mastered and expanded edition of their 1973 album, 'A Passion Play.' Continue reading…
View Article20 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Genesis
We've compiled 20 things you might not know about the prog-pioneers Genesis. Continue reading…
View Article35 Years Ago: Jethro Tull End the '70s With Underrated 'Stormwatch'
Jethro Tull's 12th studio album concludes with 'Elegy,' a quiet instrumental of pastoral acoustic guitar and melancholy strings. The title is appropriate. Continue reading…
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