by talkfromtherockroom | Jul 27, 2024 | Reviews
Elvis Presley, the king of rock and roll, had always wanted to be a gospel singer. A lifelong ambition, many of Presley’s greatest recorded musical moments in the studio or on a live stage originated from his immersion and admiration of gospel music. In 1957, during...
by talkfromtherockroom | Apr 21, 2024 | Reviews
During recording sessions for the Faces 1973 Ooh La La record, bass player and songwriter Ronnie Lane was approached about contributing music for a film titled Mahoney’s Last Stand. The timing was perfect as Lane had recently grown frustrated with singer Rod Stewart...
by talkfromtherockroom | Feb 19, 2024 | Reviews
Released in February 2024, Sean Ono Lennon and a cast of his downtown musician friends have created a sonic portrait of imagery and depth. Comprised of instrumental music Lennon’s new LP Asterisms is a conglomerate and organic continuation of his musical career....
by talkfromtherockroom | Aug 18, 2023 | Reviews
In what was one of the most prolific eras for any songwriter in rock and roll history, Neil Young’s mid- 1970’s output was met by few if any. In the years 1974-1977, Neil released the albums Tonight’s the Night, On the Beach, Zuma, and American Stars and Bars. He...
by talkfromtherockroom | Sep 27, 2022 | Live Reviews, Rock Room on the Road
Famed rock and roll grooves-men, Little Feat brought their 45th anniversary celebration of the renowned live album Waiting for Columbus to the picturesque Point of Bluff Vineyards in Hammondsport, NY. A heavy overcast day did not dampen the spirits...
