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Bauhaus, Splender, and Sons of Silver with Peter Argyropoulos and Marc Slutsky

Jan 13, 2025 | yahoo.com | Warren Kurtz

The new album from Los Angeles’ Sons of Silver, Runaway Emotions, marks the debut of drummer Marc Slutsky, formerly of Splender and Bauhaus, with the band. Goldmine spoke with Sons of Silver founding singer-songwriter and guitarist Peter Argyropolous along with Slutsky about the new album, after discussing Splender’s biggest hit and a Bauhaus flip side with Slutsky.
Melissa Manchester on the 50th anniversary of her breakthrough Arista LP, 'Melissa'

Jan 6, 2025 | goldminemag.com | Warren Kurtz

Melissa Manchester was part of the beginnings of Clive Davis' Arista Records in the mid-'70s, charting seven singles in the Top 40 from 1975 through 1982, debuting with the Top 10 hit "Midnight Blue" from the 1975 album 'Melissa,' ending the Arista string with the Top 10 Grammy winning hit "You Should Hear How She Talks About You" in 1982, and with another Top 10 hit in the middle, the big ballad "Don't Cry Out Loud" in 1979.
To those we lost in 2024

Jan 1, 2025 | goldminemag.com | Warren Kurtz

Before our tributes to the music world greats we lost in the first eleven months of 2024, we remember those who passed away in December including producer Richard Perry, members of Chic, Brewer & Shipley, Simply Red, The Replacements, and more. Richard Perry Producer Richard Perry passed away December 24 at age 82.
50th anniversary of George Martin's rare production, 'The Huggett Family'

Dec 31, 2024 | goldminemag.com | Warren Kurtz

By Warren KurtzSince the beginning of the '70s, every late December, I have compiled my favorite songs of the past year. There have been some big hits and plenty of lesser known songs, including "I'll Be Gone" by The Huggett Family, written and sung by Andrew Huggett that I only heard on a small Canadian radio station, directly across Lake Erie, from my suburban Cleveland bedroom in the middle of that decade.
'Fabulous' albums and songs of 2024

Dec 30, 2024 | goldminemag.com | Warren Kurtz

Fabulous Albums of 2024 1 Pop Treasures - The Half-Cubes 2 Roots & Shoots (Volumes One & Two) - Jim Peterik & World Stage 3 No One Gets Out Alive - Maggie Rose (Grammy nominated) 4 Lo - Paula Cole 5 = 1 - Deep Purple 6 Duality - Lindsey Stirling 7 Radios & Rainbows - Kate Pierson 8 UN United Nations (Blue & Red) - The Korgis 9 Rockabilly Queen - Linda Gail Lewis 10 Pickin' On The Doors - Iron Horse Click here for Goldmine Picks for Best Live Album Releases of 2024 Fabulous Songs of 2024 1...
Rainbow, A Circus, and Sunstorm with vocalist Ronnie Romero

Dec 23, 2024 | goldminemag.com | Warren Kurtz

Romanian rock vocalist Ronnie Romero discusses songs from the debut Rockshots Records album by A Circus, followed by the new Frontiers Music album by Sunstorm, called Restless Fight. Prior to this, we discuss a few songs from Rainbow, as Romero became the lead vocalist for Ritchie Blackmore's band in 2015.
Flip sides of Kennedy Center Honorees Bonnie Raitt and Grateful Dead

Dec 16, 2024 | goldminemag.com | Warren Kurtz

The annual Kennedy Center Honors event was held on December 8 in Washington D.C. This year's honorees are Bonnie Raitt, Grateful Dead, jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, and the historic Harlem venue, the Apollo Theater.
Mid-'70s "lost" Badfinger album released

Dec 13, 2024 | goldminemag.com | Warren Kurtz

In April of 1979, when I wrote the review of Badfinger's Airwaves album, the group contained just two members from their classic lineup: Tom Evans and Joey Molland. Pete Ham died in 1975, and Mike Gibbins was a session drummer, including performing on Bonnie Tyler's breakthrough hit "It's a Heartache," the prior year. I highlighted the first single, Molland's peppy "Love Is Gonna Come at Last," which I also discussed with Molland on its fortieth anniversary.
The Heavy Heavy on new album and David Crosby

Dec 9, 2024 | goldminemag.com | Warren Kurtz

The harmony-filled British group, The Heavy Heavy, has Will Turner and Georgie Fuller as the nucleus of a quintet of musicians performing on tours throughout Europe and the U.S. Their debut album, 'One of a Kind,' is inspired by David Crosby, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, and more music that they grew up listening to. Goldmine spoke with Turner and Fuller about a David Crosby flip side, their new album, and their name, which was inspired by a David Bowie quote.
Chicago & Friends anniversary concert now on DVD/CD/LP

Dec 5, 2024 | goldminemag.com | Warren Kurtz

At Goldmine, we have written about American Idol alumni Adam Lambert performing with Queen and Caleb Johnson recording and performing with Meat Loaf's band, The Neverland Express. Now it's time to highlight Chris Daughtry as a guest vocalist on three songs, with the talented 10-piece band Chicago, who don't need guests, but bring a special touch to this fun and exciting 55th anniversary concert recording.