Tag Archives: Jeff Beck

Beck, Bogert & Appice—Classic Rock’s “Lost” Power Trio—Thunder on Live Box Set

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Bob Ruggiero

Though it’s been nearly a year since the sudden and unexpected death of guitarist Jeff Beck from bacterial meningitis, his former bandmate, drummer Carmine Appice, is still stunned. Especially since the two had been working closely together on a new … Continue reading →

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Life is Just Beachy for Brian Wilson & Al Jardine

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Bob Ruggiero

I recently had the opportunity to talk to not one, but two Beach Boys in my capacity as a music writer for The Houston Press. Well, technically Brian Wilson and Al Jardine are ex-Beach Boys, as Mike Love owns the … Continue reading →

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Damn Right Buddy Guy’s Got a Kennedy Center Honor

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Bob Ruggiero

In addition to Led Zeppelin, the other classic rock-related recipient of a Kennedy Center Honor during last night’s telecast was blues legend Buddy Guy. Actually, to call him a “bluesman” (a term he himself doesn’t particularly like) is a bit … Continue reading →

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