As an artist, it’s always great to be original, an innovator. And sometimes, the best artists are the best thieves. Art is all about recycling—taking something old and reforming it into something new and original. Sometimes the original stands, and sometimes it just has to take a knee to its successors. Here’s our list of… [read more]
It’s the music business, and sometimes people just don’t get along. Whether it’s over royalties, credits, women or just some straight-up, classic ego-tripping, musical feuds are constantly happening. So if you’ve missed all the tiffs, fights, brawls, threats and disses, check out our list of our favorite musical feuds. John Lennon vs. Paul McCartney… [read more]
The Rolling Stones recently kicked off their “50 and Counting…” tour in Los Angeles in a big way when they invited the idiosyncratic singer/songwriter Tom Waits to join them for a few numbers. For a few Stones fans who feel that they’ve let their stadium status go to their heads, performing with a singer as… [read more]
We get it; you’re all psyched for Bonnaroo. Camping, music, irresponsible behavior—you’re set to experience those four days of musical heaven. The only problem is that there are so many new acts; how could you possibly choose what new musical acts you can experience to satisfy your aural palate? No worries; Elmore‘s got your back… [read more]
Released this year, Skydog is a sprawling seven-disc set that looks back at the work of Duane Allman, one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Covering everything from the Allman Brothers Band to Derek & The Dominos and Delaney & Bonnie, Skydog is perhaps the most comprehensive reconsideration of the guitar great. Elmore’s Barry Fisch recently got a… [read more]
Philly has plenty to offer besides cheesesteaks, the Liberty Bell and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. In our May/June issue of Elmore, we take a look at the sound that grew out of the Philadelphia music scene. Here, we’ve compiled a list of a couple of the most notable songs and artists to come out… [read more]
Elmore planned to have Richie Havens on the cover of our July/August 2009 issue commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Woodstock Festival. Richie had a show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art one night, an easy walk from the Elmore office. Photographer Derek Meade and I arranged a photo shoot during soundcheck, when we could… [read more]
This past weekend was a holiday for some; on 4/20, the hordes of herbal supporters and users celebrate in the best way they know how—lightin’ up. Ever the muse, Mary Jane has charmed many a song out of artists. In commemoration of the holiday, we’ve compiled a list of top hits written about taking hits…. [read more]
This year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees include Rush, Heart, Randy Newman, Public Enemy, Donna Summer and Albert King. Each year, it’s the same story: A few get picked, and the others are left to wait for their next chance to join the Hall-of-Famers club yet again. In honor of the momentous occasion,… [read more]
The blues is like a fine cut of steak – it can be served up as a main course, or used as one ingredient in a more elaborate multi-course meal. A pair of recent releases demonstrates these two contrasting approaches. Former Little Feat vocalist Shaun Murphy dishes out greasy, roadhouse blues on Ask for The… [read more]
