Monthly Archives: December 2021

Dio-Era Black Sabbath Records Get Bonus-Laden Reissues

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Bob Ruggiero

With all due admiration and respect for the guitarists, bassists, drummers, keyboardists, and theremin players out there, it’s not for no reason that the lead vocalist is called the “front man” of a band. From their position at center stage, … Continue reading →

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The Allman Betts Band Give Their “Blessings”

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Bob Ruggiero

Note: This interview originally appeared in early 2021. It is indeed a very strange and (here comes that word again) “unprecedented” time for live music. Bands, audiences, venues, and promoters are all still trying to figure out when the gears … Continue reading →

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Bill Champlin Talks Solo Record and Vast, Varied Career

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Bob Ruggiero

Bill Champlin is on the phone calling from his home in Santa Barbara, California to talk about his solo record—and a whole lot of other topics! Livin’ for Love is Champlin’s latest effort in a very varied career that spans … Continue reading →

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