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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Jesus Christ Is 50

November 22, 2020November 22, 2020 Gillian G. Gaar 0 Comments 1970, 50th anniversary, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Broadway, Ian Gillan, Jesus, Jesus Christ Superstar, Mike d'Abo, Murray Head, Original London Cast, Tim Rice

Superstar that is, the musical that put Broadway titans Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber on the map

Country and/or Western Dead Folk Rock

Ripple In Still Water: American Beauty At 50

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 Lee Zimmerman 0 Comments 50th anniversary, American Beauty, Attics In My Life, Box of Rain, Grateful Dead, Pigpen, Ripple, Sugar Magonlia, Touch of Grey, Truckin'

A Grateful Dead classic still shines a half-century later

Heavy Metal

Throne of Doom: Paranoid at 50

September 28, 2020September 28, 2020 Nathan Carson 1 Comment 1970, 50th anniversary, Bill Ward, Birmingham, Black Sabbath, Buddy Rich, Geezer Butler, Gene Krupa, Hand of Doom, Ironman, Ozzy Osbourne, Paranoid, Rat Salad, Tony Iommi, War Pigs, World War II

Black Sabbath’s founding drummer Bill Ward reflects on a half century of their heavy metal milestone

Beatle Soul

All Things (Must) Pass: Encouraging Words Turns 50

September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 Lee Zimmerman 0 Comments 1970, 50th anniversary, All Things Must Pass, Apple Corps, Apple Records, Apple+, Billy Preston, Bobby Keys, Delaney Bramlett, Encouraging Words, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Jim Price, John Lennon, My Sweet Lord, Neil Diamond, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Sam and Dave, Sly Stone, The Band, The Beatles, the Edwin Hawkins Singers, the Red Hot Chili Peppers

Originally released on September 11, 1970, Billy Preston’s second Apple LP is a soulful paean to his status as “The 5th Beatle”

Psychedelics Remembrance Rock

50 Years Gone: Remembering Jimi

September 18, 2020September 18, 2020 Ron Hart 1 Comment 50th anniversary, Billy Cox, Buddy Miles, Jimi Hendrix, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Mitch Mitchell, Noel Redding, RIP

Talking Hendrix with the last surviving member of the Experience and Band of Gypsys

Fusion jazz Latin Psychedelics Rock

Santana Anointed: 50 Years Of Abraxas

September 16, 2020September 17, 2020 Jeremy Shatan 0 Comments 1970, 50th anniversary, Carlos Santana, Gregg Rolie, José "Chepito" Areas, Michael Carabello, Michael Shrieve, Miles Davis, Santana, Tanglewood, Woodstock

Celebrating a half century of the most definitive Santana studio LP

Beatle Pop

Staking His Claim: ‘McCartney,’ 50 Years On

April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 Gillian G. Gaar 0 Comments 1970, 50th anniversary, John Lennon, Linda McCartney, Maybe I'm Amazed, McCartney, Paul McCartney, Paul McCartney and Wings, The Beatles

In 1970, Macca bid adieu to The Beatles to enjoy the spoils of DIY home recording

jazz

REISSUES: Free At Last Extended Edition by The Mal Waldron Trio

February 18, 2020February 19, 2020 Ron Hart 0 Comments 1969, 50th anniversary, Billie Holiday, Charles Mingus, Clarence Becton, ECM, Eric Dolphy, Free At Last, Isla Eckinger, Mal Waldron, Mal Waldron Trio

ECM capped off its 50th year celebration with a long overdue revamp of the label’s flagship title

Folk Pop

So Long, Simon & Garfunkel: ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ at 50

February 11, 2020February 12, 2020 Jordan Blum 0 Comments 1970, 3 A.M., 50th anniversary, Art Garfunkel, Baby Driver, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Cecilia, DJ Dick Summer, Edgar Wright, Fred Carter, Hal Blaine, Jr, Larry Knechtel, Paul Simon, Simon & Garfunkel, So Long Frank Lloyd Wright, The Boxer, The Boxer on SNL, The Everly Brothers, The Harmony Game, Wednesday Morning, Wrecking Crew

The duo’s final official studio LP together remains pop’s fondest farewell

Experimental Music Journalism Pop Progressive Rock Psychedelics

No Good Trying: Syd Barrett’s The Madcap Laughs at 50

January 7, 2020January 7, 2020 Bill Kopp 0 Comments 1970, 50th, 50th anniversary, David Gilmour, EMI, Harvest Records, Jokers Wild, Pink Floyd, Roger Waters, Syd Barrett

Rock & Roll Globe contributor Bill Kopp shares an excerpt from his acclaimed book Reinventing Pink Floyd

Electronics Pop Psychedelics Rock

THE BEST REISSUES OF 2019: Abbey Road’s 50-Year Makeover

January 1, 2020January 1, 2020 Robert Baird 1 Comment 50th anniversary, Abbey Road, Because, Carry That Weight, Come Together, George Harrison, George Martin, Giles Martin, Here Comes The Sun, John Lennon, Olivia Harrison, Paul McCartney, Something, Sun King, The Beatles, While My Guitar Gently Weeps

The Beatles’ final studio masterpiece is given the anniversary deluxe treatment with savory results

Experimental jazz Rock Soul

Chicago Transit Authority’s 50th Anniversary Recalls a Time When Chicago was Cool

December 17, 2019December 17, 2019 Jim Allen 1 Comment 1969, 50th anniversary, Chicago, Chicago Transit Authority, Peter Cetera, Rhino, Terry Kath

Despite a controversial new remaster, the double-length debut of this legendary big band at its most experimental continues to reveal new shades of fancy colours a half-century later

Blues Hard Rock jazz Rock

Weird of Scotland: Jack Bruce’s ‘Songs for a Tailor’ at 50

October 23, 2019October 24, 2019 Bill Kopp 0 Comments 1969, 50th anniversary, Atco, Chris Spedding, Colessium, Cream, Felix Pappalardi, George Harrison, Jack Bruce, Polydor, Songs for a Tailor

The late Cream bassist’s solo debut is an absolutely deep AOR treasure

Country and/or Western Folk North Americana

‘Summer’s Gone Now, Our Walkin’s Done’: Townes Van Zandt at 50

October 14, 2019October 14, 2019 Zachary Corsa 0 Comments 1969, 50th anniversary, Bob Dylan, Guy Clark, HBO, Lungs, Nashville, None But The Rain, Poppy Records, Townes Van Zandt, True Detective

The Texas songwriting legend’s eponymous third album stands as the first to accurately depict and fully deliver on the promise of the man’s songcraft

Psychedelics Soul

Psych-Soul and Tevye’s Lament: The Puzzle of the Temptations

October 8, 2019October 8, 2019 Mitchell Cohen 2 Comments 1969, 50th anniversary, Berry Gordy, Dennis Edwards, Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin, Motown, Norman Whitfield, Puzzle People, The Band, The Beatles, The Funk Brothers, The Supremes, The Temptations

A look back at a crown jewel of the band’s storied psychedelic era

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