Newly released in standalone DVD and digital formats, the band's final show with founding keyboardist Jon Lord includes classic hits – "Woman from Tokyo," "Highway Star," "Hush," "Space Truckin'," and of course "Smoke on the Water."
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Music Review: Steve Conte – ‘International Cover Up’
Steve Conte's 'International Cover Up' is a sheer listening pleasure.
Read More »Music Blu-ray Review: Neil Young & Crazy Horse – ‘Rust Never Sleeps’
The Blu-ray of Neil Young and Crazy Horse's 'Rust Never Sleeps' concert movie is a chance to see the band at its peak and a concert film which manages to stand the test of time.
Read More »Interview with Paul Jenkins on the Beatles’ Music
Paul Jenkins of Mount St. Joseph University recently took time to talk about his interest in the Beatles and his published research on the group.
Read More »Music Review: Maya Beiser – ‘TranceClassical’
An intriguing plunge into the many sharp and woolly possibilities of the cello in the age of electronics and genre-blending.
Read More »Music Reviews: Pentagram – ‘First Daze Here’ & ‘First Daze Here Too’ [2016 Remastered Edition]
Pentagram's resurgence and growing popularity in recent years is rooted in one basic fact: They are one of the pioneers of "American" hard rock/heavy metal. And it all began with these two compilations of their earliest material, recorded between 1972-1976, now newly remastered with full lyrics, band history and some rare mixes. Basically, it is hard rock heaven.
Read More »Music Review: Ten Years After – ‘British Live Performance Series’
Is the latest (reissued) live album from Ten Years After an essential purchase?
Read More »Music DVD Review: Johnny Winter with Dr. John – ‘Live in Sweden 1987’
This is Johnny Winter at his peak in a stellar performance with guest Dr. John on Swedish TV in 1987.
Read More »Music Review: Van Morrison – ‘His Band and the Street Choir’
A timely look back at one of Van Morrison's best albums.
Read More »Many Happy Returns: ABC (The Band) in Focus, Part 1
Led by Martin Fry, ABC's 'The Lexicon of Love' (1982) was an instant sensation. To mark ABC’s upcoming release, this overview will give context to 'The Lexicon of Love II,' the arc of their musical canon, and prove that ABC is well beyond mere 1980s nostalgia.
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