Drywater – “Backbone Of The Nation” (1973) review
Drywater “Backbone Of The Nation” (RPC, 1973/Gear Fab, 2017) Recorded in 1973 by guitarist/vocalists, Dennis Cheplick and Jack Sarvis, aided by Cheplick’s brother, Greg, on drums and Sarvis’...
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Hard Stuff – “The Complete Purple Records Anthology 1971-1973” (2017) review
Hard Stuff - The Complete Purple Records Anthology 1971-1973 (Purple Records, 2017) Hard Stuff came to life when the musical differences between guitarist/vocalist John DuCann and drummer Paul Hammond...
Widowmaker – “Running Free: The Jet Recordings 1976-1977” (2017)
Widowmaker - Running Free: The Jet Recordings 1976-1977 (Esoteric Recordings, 2017) Widowmaker was formed in late 1975 by ex-Spooky Tooth and Mott The Hoople guitarist Luther Grosvenor, at...
Los Bravos – “Black Is Black: The Anthology 1966-1969” (2017) review
Los Bravos - Black Is Black: The Anthology 1966-1969 (RPM Records, 2017) Formed in 1965 by members of Madrid’s Los Sonor and Mallorca’s The Runaways, Los Bravos, in 1966,...
The Beginner’s Mynd – “Don’t Lose Your Mind” (2017) review
The Beginner’s Mynd - Don’t Lose Your Mind (13 O’Clock Records, 2017) https://thebeginnersmynd.bandcamp.com/album/dont-lose-your-mind July 28, 2017 marked the release of the debut LP by Washington, D.C. area rock...
Extremely rare NY Psych Rock Band “Daybreak” Given New Life
Extremely rare NY Psych Rock Given New Life “Daybreak” by Daybreak (RPC1971/Gear Fab, 2017) Originally available as a limited, 400 copies, self released LP on the vanity RPC...
Interview with Freddie Steady Krc of The Explosives
Recently noted drummer/vocalist/songwriter/guitarist/producer/record label owner Freddie Steady Krc, especially known for his work with The Explosives, who cut a fine album of their own and two with psychedelic...
Humble Pie – “Official Bootleg Box Set Volume 1” (2017) review
“A great document of a great band at its very best: LIVE” Humble Pie “Official Bootleg Box Set Volume 1” (Cherry Red Records, 2017) Gathered from various sources...
Various Artists – ‘Psychedelic States: Missouri in the 60s Vol. 1 & Vol. 2’ (2017)
Following its long time tradition May 19, 2017 marked the release of the latest installment of Roger Maglio’s Gear Fab Records’ Psychedelic States series. Missouri releases of the...
Merrell Fankhauser And H.M.S. Bounty – ‘Things’ (1968)
Following the breakup of Fapardokly, guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Merrell Fankhauser and guitarist/vocalist Bill Dodd of the band set off for Los Angeles to pursue a record deal, while band members...