CLASSIC ALBUM COVERS: «London Calling» by The Clash
This classic album’s front cover features a photograph of bassist Paul Simonon smashing his Fender Precision Bass against the stage at The Palladium in New […]
1970s
CLASSIC ALBUM COVERS: David Bowie and Iggy Pop vs. Erich Heckel
David Bowie and Iggy Pop spent a lot of time together in 1976 and 77. They were both in Berlin working on albums, with Bowie […]
Artist spotlight: Nutz
Nutz were part of the wave of guitar-based hard rock bands that emerged from Britain during the early 1970s. During that time, British bands became […]
Artist spotlight: Morningstar
As far as major label obscurities go, Morningstar must surely rank as one of the most underground overground band of them all. Formed in Kansas […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Maybe I’m Amazed» by Paul McCartney
Maybe I’m Amazed is nothing less than one of the greatest expressions of love ever put into a song. It is not just one of […]
CLASSIC ALBUM COVERS: «Who’s Next» by The Who
Who’s Next is often heralded as The Who’s magnum opus. Whether it actually is the best album they ever made is in the eye (or […]
CLASSIC ALBUM COVERS: «Physical Graffiti» by Led Zeppelin
Physical Graffiti was Led Zeppelin’s sixth studio album, released on 24 February 1975. It was their only double studio album. At this point, Zeppelin were […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Seven Seas of Rhye» by Queen
The song Seven Seas of Rhye by Queen has a fascinating story. We were first introduced to the track as a short, rudimentary instrumental version, […]
“TONGUE AND LIPS” – the story of the Rolling Stones logo
It is one of the most well-known logos in the world, but the now-famous “Tongue and Lips” design did not begin life with anyone believing […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «All the Young Dudes» by Mott The Hoople
On 26 March 1972, Mott The Hoople disbanded after a demoralising show in Switzerland. The band had been formed in 1966, and had already been […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «New York Groove» by Ace Frehley
New York Groove has pretty much become ex-KISS guitarist Ace Frehley’s very own personal anthem. It is his biggest solo hit, but the song is […]
Artist spotlight: Hard Stuff
Some bands go down in legend, others just fade away. When Quatermass folded in 1971, bass player and vocalist John Gustafson (who later played in […]
Deep Purple at California Jam, 6 April 1974
California Jam (often simply called Cal Jam) was more than a rock music festival. It was a gigantic event co-headlined by Deep Purple and ELP, […]
Artist spotlight: כוורת (BEEHIVE), a.k.a. KAVERET, a.k.a. POOGY
Sometimes a band is more than just a band. Sometimes a band can spearhead a cultural and social revolution in a country, and end up […]
Artist spotlight: Vinegar Joe
Vinegar Joe was a powerful (but sadly short-lived) R&B-based unit, formed in 1971 in London at the suggestion of Island Records CEO Chris Blackwell. They […]