Category Archives: Uncategorized

Eric Bloom: Cult Leader

Posted on February 19, 2018 by

Though he was born to be wild, he (Or she? Theories abound.) is still an unlikely protagonist for a rock and roll song. This now 64-year-old amphibious reptile who stands around 300 feet tall and has breath you don’t want … Continue reading →

Posted in Blue Oyster Cult, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

John Kay’s Magic Carpet Ride with Steppenwolf

Posted on January 8, 2018 by

  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 →

Posted in Steppenwolf, Uncategorized | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Chicago’s Robert Lamm Knows What Time It Is

Posted on November 15, 2017 by

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Dennis DeYoung: Styx and Stones Won’t Break His Bones

Posted on January 3, 2016 by

To many classic rock fans, it would seem a bit of unnecessary clarification to bill a Dennis DeYoung show as “Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx.” After all, as the band’s main vocalist, chief songwriter, and keyboardist, anyone with … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Punk Legend Marky Ramone Gabba Gabbas!

Posted on September 1, 2015 by

In his Band of Bruddahs, Marky Ramone’s primary role was that of drummer, the pounding heartbeat and engine of so many of the legendary punk rock group’s numbers. But over many years in meetings, rehearsals, recording studios, concert stages, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Punk, Ramones, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

America’s Dewey Bunnell on That Elusive Horse with No Name

Posted on August 21, 2013 by

Below is an excerpt from my interview with Dewey Bunnell of America, which originally appeared in The Houston Press. Read Part 1 and Part 2 of my piece in their entirety. It is one of the ’70s’ most analyzed — … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Classic Rock Treasures from Faraway Lands at Nearby Locations

Posted on July 9, 2013 by

Two of my favorite places in the world (other than a live concert venue) are used book stores and used record stores. So here in Houston, Texas I spend a lot of time poring over the shelves and bins at … Continue reading →

Posted in Bootlegs, Classic Rock, Imports, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment