Author Archives: Bob Ruggiero

About Bob Ruggiero

I am a passionate fan of classic rock (and related music) with 25+ years experience writing about it for daily/weekly newspapers and magazines.

Gettin’ Down with Savoy Brown

Posted on February 1, 2018

  Kim Simmonds remembers the first time he met the blues. Sure, growing up in 1950’s England he had some sonic encounters with homeboy Cliff Richard. But it was his brother’s magical record collection that introduced him to the wild, … Continue reading →

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John Kay’s Magic Carpet Ride with Steppenwolf

Posted on January 8, 2018

  To the members of the band Steppenwolf, it was just one track out of 11 recorded for their 1967 self-titled debut LP. And one that didn’t seem to get any more or less reaction when played in concert than … Continue reading →

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The Many Musical Moods of Todd Rundgren

Posted on December 12, 2017

The era of the Great Trump Protest Songs has not yet materialized. However, Todd Rundgren – along with Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen – were early out of the gate with the satiric “Tin Foil Hat” off Rundgren’s new album, White … Continue reading →

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Tom Johnston Helps Keep the Doobie Brothers Train Runnin’

Posted on November 22, 2017

Released as a single in the summer of 1973, “China Grove” became one of the biggest and most recognizable hits for The Doobie Brothers. The tune about the “sleeply little town down around San Antone” with its preacher and teacher … Continue reading →

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Chicago’s Robert Lamm Knows What Time It Is

Posted on November 15, 2017

Singer/keyboardist Robert Lamm has been part of a particular band of brothers for decades as Chicago, the group he co-founded, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. But this past summer during the band’s tour with co-headliners the Doobie Brothers and … Continue reading →

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My WAR Biography is Out Today!

Posted on October 11, 2017

      Three and a half years in the making, my first book, Slippin’ Out of Darkness: The Story of WAR is out today! Order it or find out more info HERE.

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Ann Wilson’s Heart of Rock and Roll

Posted on October 8, 2017

    More than four decades into her career as one of rock’s premier and most distinctive vocalists, Ann Wilson recently wrapped up she’s never attempted before: an extended solo tour. “We have a very lean, mean band, nothing extra. … Continue reading →

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