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DEEP PURPLE live performances and I have a troubled history. I first saw the British Prog Rock act in 2002. I wasn’t into Prog as much as I am today. Sure, I enjoyed “Smoke On The Water”, “Knocking On Your Back Door”, “Burn”, and other Rock radio hits by the group. In 2002 their openers were DIO and SCORPIONS. You can see where this is going...
Even though I am a fan, the eight PRIDE OF LIONS albums have been a mixed bag. Their 2004 self-titled album and 2005 follow-up were top tier in the world of Melodic Rock. The next couple of albums, not so much…
“When someone pursues music through your music, that’s the greatest accolade anybody can get.” - Rick Springfield
Twenty years ago Rick Springfield wrote simple but memorable songs about love, women, feelings, and relationships, and twenty years later little has changed...
Rocker turned actor, turned rocker, turned actor again (briefly), is still going strong with his latest covers album of songs from the 70s and 80s...
“People knew that I auditioned, but people didn’t know I actually got the job [in RAINBOW]. I actually recorded “Since You’ve Been Gone”…I was fired by Richie [Blackmore].” - Peter Goalby
“Everything about DES ROCS is about subverting one’s expectations” - Des Rocs
Vinyl Unboxing: BUCKINGHAM NICKS - Buckingham Nicks (Rhino Records, 2025) Baby Blue Vinyl LP
Vinyl Unboxing: BARRY MANILOW - Greatest Hits (Arista, 1978) Picture Disc LP
“I see a lot of people that have a lot of influence, that could do so [many] good things, and they decide to not be good role models…you’re connected with millions of people, so tell them something good!” - Seraina Telli
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