Michael David

Guns N' Roses off-shoots

With all the hoopla surrounding Guns N’ Roses' induction into the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame, I thought it might be nice to mention some highlights of what the former G N’ R members have...

Retro review: Power pop perfection, Badfinger's 'Straight Up'

Power pop pioneers Badfinger were first signed by Apple Records, the Beatles' label, as the Iveys in 1968. A year later, the group released Magic Christian Music, which featured songs from the film of the...

Retro review: David Bowie's 'Tin Machine'

With the release of his 1983 multi-platinum album Let’s Dance, David Bowie achieved commercial success on a scale he had never experienced before or since. Yes, he was a respected and successful recording artist for a good...

Retro review: 1979's 'George Harrison'

With the release of the Martin Scorsese documentary, George Harrison: Living In The Material World debuting on HBO last month and the 10th anniversary of his passing coming up on November 29th, there has been renewed interest in the life...

Retro review: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts 'Pure And Simple'

In 1994, Joan Jett (who celebrates her birthday today) was at a crossroads commercially and artistically. After racking up several hits in the 1980’s including “Bad Reputation”, “I Hate Myself For Loving You...

U2 guitarist The Edge turns 50

David “The Edge” Evans celebrates his 50th birthday today. The U2 guitarist, best known for his minimalist playing and vivid soundscapes, is considered among the most innovative guitarists of his generation and a key element to U2&rsquo...

Deep Doors tracks

Doors lead singer Jim Morrison died 40 years ago today in Paris. I think the best way to remember him is by the music he left behind rather than the myth that has built up around him the last 4...

Paul McCartney’s one-man band

When Paul McCartney’s first solo album McCartney was initially released back in April of 1970, expectations must have been pretty high. The Beatles had released Abbey Road only six months earlier and the McCartney penned “Let It...

The Cars return with refreshing reunion album

After a long string of major hit singles and classic new wave albums from 1978 through 1985, the Cars' recording career ended rather unceremoniously in 1987 with the critically and commercially disappointing Door To Door. The group would split...

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Guns N' Roses off-shoots

Retro review: Power pop perfection, Badfinger's 'Straight Up'

Retro review: David Bowie's 'Tin Machine'

Retro review: 1979's 'George Harrison'

Retro review: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts 'Pure And Simple'

U2 guitarist The Edge turns 50

Deep Doors tracks

Paul McCartney’s one-man band

The Cars return with refreshing reunion album

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