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Author Archives: Bob Ruggiero
Miles Copeland Remembers the Police, Go-Go’s, Bangles, & Timbuk 3 in Memoir
Miles Copeland II was a longtime CIA operative in the Middle East and involved in all sorts of secretive spy missions from the 1940s through the ‘60s. And his son—Miles A. Copeland III—often had to use similarly delicate skills and … Continue reading
Posted in Bangles, Books, Go-Go's, Police
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Dennis DeYoung Wraps Up Recording Career with Nostalgic Yet Timely Release
He thought he was done making new music. Finito. End of the Road. When Dennis DeYoung released what he was calling 26 East last year, he fully expected it to be his final studio album in a long and storied … Continue reading
Styx Rocks Again While Heading (on Purpose!) Into a Crash
It’s 8:30 a.m. in Houston when Lawrence Gowan calls from his home in Toronto, Canada, which is a decidedly un rock-and-roll time for an interview. And even more so when the singer/keyboardist for Styx says he’s been up since 6:30 … Continue reading
Mercy, Mercy She: A Groupie’s Wild Child Story
In the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, Mercy Fontenot was anything but a shrinking violet. In her alter ego as “Miss Mercy” – sporting distinctive raccoon eye makeup and dressed in layers of flowing gypsy clothes of lace, leopard prints, … Continue reading
Jack Blades of Night Ranger Says You Can Still Rock in America—Even in a Pandemic!
Note: This article originally appeared in May 2021. As live concerts slowly start up again and bands cautiously plot summer and fall tours, it may be hard to tell who will be more excited: those standing in front of the … Continue reading
Ric Lee Still Drumming Away…55 Years After!
For more than a year now, musicians unable to play live shows have been forced to utilize virtual venues, performing everything from solo acoustic shows filmed with a shaky iPhone to full-blown professionally shot band concerts on large stages. It … Continue reading
Former Grand Funker Mark Farner Offers Up His Chile Recipe
As the former lead singer/guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad, Mark Farner’s voice and playing have been classic rock staples on stereo systems and radio for more than 50 years. Tracks he wrote or covered include “Some Kind of Wonderful,” “Bad … Continue reading
Posted in Grand Funk Railroad, Mark Farner
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Richie Furay is Still DeLIVErin’ Country Rock After 50 Years
Located in West Hollywood on Santa Monica Boulevard, the Troubadour is not only one of the most storied live music nightclubs in the U.S., but holds a crucial place in the development of California music in the 1960s & 70s. … Continue reading
Posted in Buffalo Springfield, Poco, Richie Furay
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Dio-Era Black Sabbath Records Get Bonus-Laden Reissues
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
Posted in Black Sabbath, Ronnie James Dio
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