Tag Archives: 1970s

True 5-Star Albums: The Clash’s ‘London Calling’

May 30, 2011 | princep | 0

if The Clash had not emerged from the straightjacket of punk, there is no way that their masterpiece—the “London Calling” album—would exist. ►

Backstage Auctions offers up investment opportunity with photos, image rights

May 11, 2011 | princep | 0

Collectors can make a very worthwhile investment in negatives and slides of artists ranging from the Yardbirds to The Who. ►

The music that changed B.J. Thomas’ Life

April 7, 2011 | princep | 6

Having recorded greats such as “Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song” and “Don’t Worry Baby,” B.J. Thomas told Goldmine just what albums influenced him. ►

The classic era of Genesis examined: 1971-1975

April 6, 2011 | princep | 5

Guitarist Steve Hackett remembers the glory days with the classic lineup of Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins on drums. ►

Backstage Pass: Donna Summer draws with 'Crayons'

November 26, 2008 | Goldmine Staff | 0

“The Queen is Back” is the name of a song on Crayons, Donna Summer’s first new album in 17 years. A welcome return to form, the beloved diva hasn’t lost a step. ►

Totally Sweet: Reconstituted 1970s glam-metal band heads back out on the road

July 17, 2008 | Goldmine Staff | 0

Two of them — Mick Tucker and Brian Connolly — are dead. Guitarist Andy Scott has his own version prowling around Europe. And now Sweet bassist Steve Priest has reconstituted this seminal glam-metal band of the ’70s for select dates. ►