The Who: Quadrophenia and More in Atlantic City, February 22 2013
May 18, 2014 | Posted in CLASSIC ROCK, LIVE MUSIC | By sockii
Quadrophenia has long been my favorite album by The Who, so I was thrilled to hear they would be taking it on the road again for the “Quadrophenia and More” Tour in 2012-2013. However, many expressed concerns over…
Curved Air’s North Star is brilliant and bright
May 6, 2014 | Posted in PROGRESSIVE ROCK | By sockii
Fans of progressive rock have great reason to rejoice; Curved Air’s 2014 album North Star is not only the band’s first album of new material since 1976 but it’s an outstanding collection of music…
Pete Townshend: Who I Am Book Review
April 17, 2014 | Posted in CLASSIC ROCK, NON-FICTION | By sockii
Who is Pete Townshend? That is the question the famous rocker purports to answer in his 2012 autobiography, Who I Am. With a musical career now encompassing…
Circa Zero’s “Circus Hero”: Is this what new Classic Rock sounds like?
April 7, 2014 | Posted in ROCK | By sockii
I had Circa Zero’s debut album Circus Hero pinned as one of my most-anticipated music releases for 2014. As a lifelong fan of The Police, how could I not be excited by this band…
The Beatles Invade the New York Public Library
April 4, 2014 | Posted in ROCK | By sockii
Fans of John, Paul, George and Ringo who find themselves in New York City should make a date to visit the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts to see “Ladies and Gentlemen…The Beatles!” This special exhibit, currently running through May 10, 2014, celebrates…
A Pink Floyd fan visits Pompeii
March 4, 2014 | Posted in ARCHEOLOGY, HISTORIC PLACES, ROCK | By sockii
This past January I was fortunate enough to spend several weeks in Campania, Italy, exploring the Amalfi Coast and the historic city of Naples. It was a wonderful trip for many reasons, and one of the highlights was the day I was able to spend at the ruins of Pompeii…
Top 10 Most Romantic Warren Zevon Songs
January 31, 2011 | Posted in CLASSIC ROCK | By sockii
Although best known for his morbidly witty songs such as “Werewolves of London,” “Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner” and “Lawyers, Guns and Money,” Warren Zevon could at times prove himself a true romantic at heart. The late singer-songwriter penned love songs and ballads filled with…
“Amused to Death” by Roger Waters: An Album Retrospective
November 29, 2010 | Posted in CLASSIC ROCK | By sockii
With Pink Floyd bassist-songwriter Roger Waters having recently toured his staggering 30th anniversary presentation of The Wall, now is a perfect time to re-examine his solo works, including the 1992 album Amused to Death. Like much of Waters’ work…
Top 10 Deep Album Cuts by the Police
April 26, 2010 | Posted in CLASSIC ROCK | By sockii
The Police are known for their hit singles “Roxanne” and “Every Breath You Take.” But here are 10 lesser-known tracks by Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers worth a listen if you’ve previously only heard their “greatest hits”…
