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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 0 Comments 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

Blues

A Half Century of Muddy Waters’ Greatest Album

October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 Rev. Keith A. Gordon 0 Comments 1969, 50th anniversary, Chess Records, Fathers & Sons, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters

The RNR Globe dives further into the legacy of Fathers and Sons in its 50th year

Progressive Rock

Red State: Celebrating 50 Years of King Crimson

October 1, 2019October 3, 2019 Jim Sullivan 0 Comments 21st Century Schizoid Man, 50th anniversary, 50th Anniversary tour, Baby's On Fire, Bill Rieflin, Boch Wang Center, Brian Eno, Cat Food, Frippertronics, In the Court of the Crimson King, Jakko Jakszyk], King Crimson, King Crimson's Cat Food, Mel Collins, Prog Rock, Robert Fripp, Robert Fripp Exposure, Tony Levin

RNR Globe exclusive with bassist Tony Levin on his role in some of the band’s best lineups, including thus latest incarnation currently on tour

Soul

Still Churning After All These Years: Hot Buttered Soul at 50

September 26, 2019September 26, 2019 Jeremy Shatan 0 Comments 1969, 50th anniversary, Bell Records, Burt Bacharach, Hot Buttered Soul, Isaac Hayes, Isaac Hayes Hot Buttered Soul, Stax Records

A look back at the rebirth of Isaac Hayes

Records Rock

Just A Shot Away: Through the Past, Darkly at 50

September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 Mitchell Cohen 0 Comments 1969, 50th anniversary, Bill Wyman, Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, The Rolling Stones, Through The Past Darkly

Second volume of their “Big Hits” series found the Rolling Stones at the crossroads

Blues Records Rock

Before The (So-Called) Beginning: Fleetwood Mac’s Then Play On at 50

September 9, 2019November 12, 2019 Bill Kopp 2 Comments 1969, 50th anniversary, Danny Kirwan, Fleetwood Mac, Jeremy Spencer, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, Peter Green, Then Play On

The RNR Globe looks back at the first classic from the Danny Kirwan era

Psychedelics Records Rock

Always See Your Face: Love’s Four Sail at 50

August 29, 2019August 30, 2019 Jeremy Shatan 0 Comments 1969, 50th anniversary, Arthur Lee, Elektra, Four Sail, Jimi Hendrix, Love, Woodstock

Digging into the last Arthur Lee classic on Elektra

Blues jazz Punk Rock

It’s 1969, OK!: A Half-Century of The Stooges

August 22, 2019August 23, 2019 Bill Kopp 0 Comments 1969, 50th anniversary, Dave Alexander, Detroit, Iggy Pop, John Cale, Motor City, Motown, No Fun, Ron Asheton, Scott Asheton, The Stooges

50 years ago, the eponymous debut from Iggy Pop’s proto-punk sounds brought a whole new funk to the Motor City

Folk jazz

Tim Buckley’s Happy Sad at 50

August 1, 2019August 2, 2019 Jeremy Shatan 1 Comment 1969, 50th anniversary, Buzzin' Fly, Goodbye and Hello, Happy Sad, Jeff Buckley, Larry Beckett, Once I was, Strange Feelin', This Mortal Coil, Tim Buckley

“…for those who care about what a genius can do with lyrics, a 12-string guitar and a windmilling voice, Tim Buckley is to be investigated.” (“Creem,” December, 1970.)

Folk

When You’re Gone: Nick Drake’s Debut Album Turns 50

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019 Katharine Coldiron 0 Comments 1969, 50th anniversary, FIve Leaves Left, Island Records, Nick Drake, Nick Drake Fruit Tree, Pink Moon, Volkswagen

Five decades later, Five Leaves Left still resonates with a beauty and grace that defies age

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