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In March 1974, amidst the backdrop of a Santa Monica beach house with a storied past, a fleeting reunion between John Lennon and Paul McCartney was captured in photographs that spoke volumes about their complex friendship. These images, snapped by May Pang during what was infamously known as Lennon’s “Lost Weekend,” offered rare glimpses of…
“My goal is to win. That’s why I recut the Steely Dan record, the first one, seven times. I’m going to make sure ours is better.”
Diving into the whirlwind recording session of The Beatles’ debut album “Please Please Me” is akin to unearthing a time capsule filled with musical marvels, quirky anecdotes, and the birth of legends. This album, crafted in a single day’s sprint on March 22, 1963, at Abbey Road Studios, is a tapestry woven with tales of…
In the annals of rock ‘n’ roll history, few moments shimmer with the kind of raw, unfiltered magic that The Rolling Stones conjured on March 4th, 1977 at Toronto’s El Mocambo Tavern. Picture this: the world’s most gargantuan rock band, known for their stadium-shaking spectacles, downsizing their colossal presence to the cozy confines of a…
Picture this: the date is February 28th 1970, the city is Copenhagen, and Led Zeppelin, the lords of rock, are about to become… The Nobs? It’s the kind of tale that makes you wonder whether the rock gods were playing a cosmic joke, complete with a countess, a lawsuit, and a name change that sounds…
On February 24, 1968, Fleetwood Mac, initially known as Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac, marked their entry into the music world with their eponymous debut album. This album not only set the stage for their illustrious career but also played a pivotal role in defining a new era of British blues. Crafted by the band formed…
Ed Stone of Executive Stereo has led an interesting life, particularly from an audio perspective. Let’s start with that name—Ed Stone. It sounds rock ‘n’ roll verging on bad-ass, like a made-up rock star alias. Except it isn’t, as Ed confirmed with me during our interview over the phone, in which he jokingly added, “At…
In the pantheon of rock ‘n’ roll, few debuts have sparked as much intrigue and left as indelible a mark as Kiss’s self-titled album, released on February 18, 1974. The Genesis of a Phenomenon It was the fall of 1973, and amidst the burgeoning glam rock scene, Kiss entered the studio with a vision that…
On a cold February day in 1970, the world was introduced to what would become the cornerstone of heavy metal: Black Sabbath’s self-titled debut album. Born in the industrial heartland of Birmingham, the album’s raw power and dark themes resonated with a generation yearning for something more profound than the prevailing pop and rock sounds.…
In the frosty grip of February 1964, four lads from Liverpool landed on American shores, igniting a cultural wildfire that would forever alter the course of music history. Their arrival on Pan Am Yankee Clipper flight 101 at New York’s Kennedy Airport was met with unprecedented fervor, with 3,000 fans creating a chaotic welcome for…
During my visit to Chicago’s Axpona 2023, I had the privilege of interviewing Chad Kassem, owner and founder of Acoustic Sounds, Analogue Productions, Quality Record Pressings, and Blue Heaven Studios. Chad was very generous with his time and spoke candidly about his life, aspirations, and the numerous challenges he faced while building his thriving enterprise.…
“Selling England was where, I think, it all really came together for the band.”
In an era marked by stark racial divides and rigid gender roles, the International Sweethearts of Rhythm emerged as an audacious symphony of defiance and unity. Formed in the late 1930s, this all-women Swing orchestra not only challenged the prevailing societal norms but also painted a canvas of cultural diversity that was rare for its…
“The sound quality is excellent – super-clean, dynamic, with extended frequency range and a defined soundstage.”
January 25, 2024, marks the 44th anniversary of Paul McCartney’s release from a Tokyo jail, an incident that remains one of the most bewildering chapters in the saga of a global music icon. It’s a story that melds the turbulence of fame with the stark reality of international law, underscoring the unpredictability of a rock…