It's been a great reflection time for this amazing musician as his new upcoming album, and other new developments bridge back 15 years to when his 1982 hit "1999" anthem rocked the whole year.
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Music Review: War – ‘Evolutionary’
Unlike most bands from the classic rock era, War's style never quite went "out of style" the way, say, southern rock or progressive rock did. Funky is still funky.
Read More »Woodstock – The Festival that Keeps on Giving
A Limited Edition Blu-ray release of the 40th Anniversary film 'Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace and Music' with never-before-scene footage comes out this summer.
Read More »Music Review: David Ruffin – ‘My Whole World Ended/Feelin’ Good’
After leaving the Temptations, David Ruffin released two solo albums within a period of six months. Both have now been reissued as a two-for-one CD.
Read More »Music Review: Wilko Johnson and Roger Daltrey -‘Going Back Home’
This album is a timely reminder of how the soul of rock and roll is still rebellion.
Read More »Music Review: Earth, Wind & Fire – ‘The Essential Earth, Wind & Fire’
The 'Essential Earth, Wind & Fire' collection tells the band's story better than anything I can think of, and it is one that is well worth hearing.
Read More »Music Review: Irma Thomas – ‘Full Time Woman: The Lost Cotillion Album’
Irma Thomas’ material probably would not have changed the course of soul music but remains a good example of the soul sound of the early 1970s.
Read More »Prince Protégé Liv Warfield Releases New Album – ‘The Unexpected’
Thirteen songs, including two written by Prince, show off Warfield's "alternative R&B soul."
Read More »Charlie Doherty’s Favorite 30 Songs of 2013
This year's list is an eclectic mix of metal (Black Sabbath), funky R&B (Janelle Monae), pop rock, hip-hop (Kevin Gates), folk rock gems (KT Tunstall), and a whole lot more.
Read More »The 56th Grammy Awards – Music, Memories and Xanax
Get ready for a unique and extensive recap of the 2014 Grammy Awards, from the pre-show awards to the 21 televised performances and everything in between, from a genuine music enthusiast who saw it all in person.
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