Category Archives: Reissues

Country Rock Thrives with Gene Clark and Flying Burrito Brothers for Record Store Day

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Bob Ruggiero

As a founding member of the Byrds, Gene Clark was folk rock royalty. Onstage, he usually stood center, leaning into his microphone while occasionally shaking a tambourine. Though his well-built physicality, near-bowl haircut and cool inscrutability instantly drew the eye. … Continue reading →

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Paul Dean of Loverboy Remembers His First Kiss

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Bob Ruggiero

When Loverboy’s self-titled debut came in in October 1980, the prevailing media format for music was the vinyl LP. But given what he saw shortly thereafter, guitarist Paul Dean probably didn’t expect that the Canadian rockers would be releasing Loverboy in a … Continue reading →

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35 Years On, Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” Still Talks

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Bob Ruggiero

Let us now praise the wondrous invention known as the “Deluxe Edition.” For years, of course, labels have tried to repackage, reissue, and get us to rebuy music that we already have in some other, probably soon-to-be obsolete format. (I’m … Continue reading →

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