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Leon Bibb, Len Chandler, The Clancy Brothers, Don Crawford, Billy Faier, Weston Gavin, Carolyn Hester, Ram John Holder, Cisco Houston, Tommy Makem, Tom Paslé, Dick Rosmini, Molly Scott, Brother John Sellers, The Trade Winds, Dave Van Ronk, Beverly Wright: Folk Music Makes Mark on City's Night Life

Overview by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 17 November 1960

Art Form Flowers in the Coffeehouses and Plush Clubs Airs of Many Lands Presented by an Army of Talent ...

The Kingston Trio: Carnegie Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 24 November 1960

College Spirit of Kingston Trio Marks Carnegie Hall Programs ...

John Lee Hooker: Several Styles of Blues Singing

Profile by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 7 April 1961

Genre's Wide Range Seen in Delivery of John Lee Hooker ...

Miriam Makeba, Nina Simone: Carnegie Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 22 May 1961

TWO FOLK SINGERS PRESENT CONCERT ...

Bob Dylan, The Greenbriar Boys: The Greenbriar Boys, Bob Dylan: Gerde's Folk City, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 29 September 1961

Bob Dylan: A Distinctive Folk-Song Stylist 20-Year-Old Singer Is Bright New Face at Gerde's Club ...

Bill Anderson, Lester Flatt, Uncle Dave Macon, Jim Reeves, Earl Scruggs, Ernest Tubb, Hank Williams: Durable Formula for Grand Ole Opry

Report by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 26 November 1961

NASHVILLE, TENN. After thirty-five years of broadcasting, the grand old dinosaur of American radio, Grand Ole Opry, is as boisterously alive as ever. The show ...

Clara Ward et al: New Fields Found By Gospel Singers

Report by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 18 February 1962

Music Meeting Success in Night Clubs and Theatres ...

Maybelle Carter, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Tompall & the Glaser Brothers, Mac Wiseman: Johnny Cash, Maybelle Carter, George Jones, Mac Wiseman, the Glaser Brothers: Carnegie Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 11 May 1962

Troupe of Country Musicians Gives Program at Carnegie Hall ...

Charles Mingus: Charlie Mingus: Jazz Man Is Changing His Beat

Report and Interview by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 27 August 1962

Charlie Mingus at Work on Story of His Hard Times Bassist Is Planning to Leave U.S. and Write Symphony ...

The Faith Temple Choir, The Gospelaires, Mahalia Jackson, The Staple Singers: Staple Singers, Mahalia Jackson et al: Randalls Island, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 8 September 1962

GOSPEL FESTIVAL GETS UNDER WAY 3-Day Event Set for Randalls Island Begins a Little Late ...

Hoyt Axton, Joan Baez, Michael Brown, The Chad Mitchell Trio, Judy Collins, Bob Dylan, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Lynn Gold, Woody Guthrie, Leadbelly, Ewan MacColl, Judy Mayhan, The New Christy Minstrels, Tom Paxton, Peter, Paul & Mary, Jean Redpath, The Rooftop Singers, Pete Seeger, The Weavers, Josh White: Folk albums of 1962: Fad To Staple — Disks Reflect 'Arrival' of Folk Music As Part of Country's Popular Arts

Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 28 April 1963

A LONGER perspective may revise the view, but it appears from a distance of a few months that 1962 was the year when the folk-music ...

Pete Seeger, The Weavers: The Weavers: Carnegie Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 3 May 1963

7 WEAVERS OFFER 'REUNION' CONCERT Alumni and Future Member Join Folk-Music Quartet ...

Pete Seeger: Rights Song Has Own History of Integration

Retrospective by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 23 July 1963

Theme Well-Known Despite Lack of A Single Disk ...

Sandy Bull, Stu Ramsay, Roger Sprung: Albums from Sandy Bull and more

Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 18 August 1963

A STRUMMER WITH MORE THAN THREE CHORDS ...

Jim Kweskin & the Jug Band: Bitter End, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 21 September 1963

Kweskin Quintet at Bitter End Puts Polish in the Ragtime Jug ...

Bob Dylan: Carnegie Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 28 October 1963

Folk Songs Draw Carnegie Cheers Bob Dylan Appears as an 'Angry Young' Recitalist ...

Dock Boggs, Mississippi John Hurt: Alumni Hall, New York University, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 14 December 1963

2 OLD-TIMERS SHARE FOLK-SONG PROGRAM ...

Paul Butterfield Blues Band: Beatles Backlash Spurs Modern Blues

Report by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 11 March 1965

Performers in 'Village' Influenced by Britons Paul Butterfield Band Stirs Excitement ...

Roy Acuff, Roger Miller, Buck Owens: Albums from Roy Acuff, Buck Owens and Roger Miller

Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 21 March 1965

Nashville's Modern Folk ...

Bob Dylan: Beneath the Festival's Razzle-Dazzle

Report by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 1 August 1965

THE RAZZLE-dazzle of last weekend's Newport Folk Festival should not eclipse the quiet, unflamboyant work of enrichening American folk culture that the festival makes possible. ...

The Animals, The Beatles, The Byrds, Bob Dylan, The Supremes: The Beatles Will Make the Scene Here Again, but the Scene Has Changed

Overview by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 11 August 1965

JOHN, PAUL, George and Ringo are bringing it all back home. That means the Beatles are returning to the United States. They will arrive Friday ...

Bob Dylan: Pop Singers and Song Writers Racing Down Bob Dylan's Road

Profile and Interview by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 27 August 1965

Musician's "Sound" Inspires a Variety of Entertainers in "Folk Rock" Idiom ...

Bob Dylan: Forest Hills Stadium, Forest Hills Stadium NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 30 August 1965

DYLAN CONQUERS UNRULY AUDIENCE Folk Singer Offers Works in'New Mood' at Forest Hills ...

Petula Clark Goes Midtown And Captivates Copa Patrons

Profile by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 16 October 1965

Petite Performer With Big Voice Demonstrates Why She's So Popular ...

"Opry", 40, Shows No Sign Of Aging

Report by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 23 October 1965

Nashville Marking Event's Birthday on Joyous Note ...

Elizabeth Cotten: Domestic, 71, Sings Folk Songs Of Own Composition in Village

Profile by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 6 November 1965

Elizabeth Cotten, Who Wrote 'Freight Train' Performs With Guitar and Banjo ...

Chet Atkins, Johnny Cash, Gordon Terry: The Nashville Sound

Report by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 28 November 1965

NASHVILLE — ALTHOUGH there have been no birthday cakes visible, this music center has been savoring its sweet desserts during this anniversary year. ...

The Remains (Long-Haired Dropouts) to Be Seen

Profile by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 11 December 1965

FOUR BOSTON University undergraduates have decided to spend their junior year in rock 'n' roll. ...

Judy Collins: Carnegie Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 27 December 1965

Judy Collins Gives Folk-Song Concert ...

The Animals, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, The Byrds, Glen Campbell, Judy Collins, Bob Dylan, Richard and Mimi Fariña, The Lovin' Spoonful, Barry McGuire, P. F. Sloan, Sonny & Cher, The Spokesmen, The Surfaris, The Yardbirds: On Records: The Folk-Rock Rage

Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 30 January 1966

FOLK-ROCK, which mixes the simplicity of folk music with the frenetic rhythmic heat of the electrically amplified sound of rock 'n' roll, caused one of ...

Paul Butterfield Blues Band, The Byrds, Bob Dylan, The Lovin' Spoonful, Simon & Garfunkel: A Symposium: Is Folk Rock Really 'White Rock'?

Letter by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 20 February 1966

TO THE EDITOR: ...

Woody Guthrie, Lightnin' Hopkins, Cisco Houston, Leadbelly, Pete Seeger, Dave Van Ronk: Albums from Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Leadbelly and more

Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 27 February 1966

An Old Folk Line On a New Label ...

Bert Jansch, Ewan MacColl, John Renbourn, The Stewarts of Blair, The Watersons: Britain's Folk Scene: 'Skiffle Craze' to Clubs in Pubs

Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 6 March 1966

LONDON — AN American visitor to Great Britain's folk-music community can only experience a sense of exhilaration at the liveliness, diversity and number of activities ...

Odetta: Hunter College, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 23 April 1966

ODETTA, THE folk singer, was in excellent voice last night for her recital at Hunter College. The singer-guitarist drew an audience of about 800 persons. ...

Dionne Warwick, the Youngbloods: Rheingold Music Festival, Wollman Memorial Skating Rink, Central Park, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 2 July 1966

FESTIVAL IN PARK OPENS BRIGHTLY Overflow Audience at Rink Hears Dionne Warwick ...

The Rolling Stones: Forest Hills Stadium, Queens NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 4 July 1966

5 ROLLING STONES GATHER AVID FANS Middling Turnout Fails to Dull Teen-Age Excitement ...

The Mamas and The Papas, Simon & Garfunkel: The Mamas and the Papas, Simon and Garfunkel: Forest Hills Music Festival, Queens NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 8 August 1966

2 POP GROUPS HEARD BY 14,000 IN QUEENS ...

Chubby Checker, The Isley Brothers, Little Richard, Robert Parker, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels, Sam & Dave, Billy Stewart, Joe Tex: Joe Tex, Little Richard, Robert Parker, the Isley Brothers et al: the Village Theater, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 15 August 1966

KEY TO THE BLUES IS SHOWMANSHIP Dancing and Costumes Add Dash to 30 Singing Acts ...

Otis Redding: Rheingold Music Festival, Central Park, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 18 August 1966

OTIS REDDING STARS IN 2 PARK CONCERTS ...

Blues Look Lively

Overview by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 28 August 1966

AS THE accompanying checklist of blues LP recordings will testify, the past year has been an extremely active one for all forms of the blues ...

Simon & Garfunkel: A Law Firm They're Not

Interview by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 28 August 1966

ALMOST BEFORE the public knew whether Simon and Garfunkel was a comedy act, a law firm, or a partnership in the garment industry, the two ...

Janis Ian: Censors and the "New Reality"

Comment by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 25 September 1966

A FOLK-ROCK disk issued earlier this month which spotlights a shining new singing and song-writing talent, also throws some rays of light into the shadowy ...

The Byrds, Lothar and the Hand People: Village Gate, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 7 October 1966

Byrds Fuse Jazz, Rock 'n' Roll and Con Edison Group From Coast Brightens Electronic Entertainment at The Village Gate ...

Ian and Sylvia: Philharmonic Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 29 October 1966

IAN AND SYLVIA SING TASTEFUL PROGRAM ...

The Mothers Of Invention, Frank Zappa: Frank Zappa: "Son of Suzy Creamcheese"

Profile and Interview by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 25 December 1966

  THE MOST original new group to simmer out of the steaming rock 'n' roll underground in the last hour and one-half is an audacious crew ...

Spanky & Our Gang: Spanky and Our Gang Building Clubhouse at Top of Pops Tree

Profile by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 6 May 1967

FROM THE overcrowded forest of pop vocal groups, a gifted new quartet seems clearly about to rise into a Sequoialike prominence. ...

The Beatles: Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band (Capitol SMAS 2653)

Review by Richard Goldstein, The New York Times, 18 June 1967

We Still Need the Beatles, but… ...

The Supremes: The Super Supremes: 'Stop in the Name of Love'

Profile by Richard Goldstein, The New York Times, 23 July 1967

THE BREWSTER Project is one of those redbrick slums donated by the city of Detroit to house its local unwashed. Diana Ross, lead singer in ...

Donovan, Bob Dylan: Bob Dylan: Dont Look Back (Dir. D.A. Pennebaker, 96 mins)

Film/DVD/TV Review by Richard Goldstein, The New York Times, 22 October 1967

Dylan: 'We Trust What He Tells Us' ...

The Beach Boys: Smiley Smile (Brother — ST 9001)

Review by Richard Goldstein, The New York Times, 29 October 1967

Recordings: The Beach Boys Sing a Rock Prayer ...

Arlo Guthrie: Arlo Takes a Giant Step

Profile and Interview by Richard Goldstein, The New York Times, 5 November 1967

  WOODY GUTHRIE'S son Arlo is a folk-singer, too. ...

Buck Owens: Village Theater, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 13 November 1967

Country-Rock by Buck Owens Suggests New Musical Trend ...

Tim Buckley: Garrick Theater, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 14 November 1967

BLUES-ROCK BAG SUNG BY BUCKLEY California Tenor Enlivens a Quiet Monday 'Village' ...

Jim Kweskin & the Jug Band: The Jim Kweskin Jug Band: Town Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 25 November 1967

Town Hall hostto Kweskin Band — Music of a Generation Ago is Attractively Presented ...

The Mothers of Invention: Town Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 23 December 1967

TOWN HALL ROCKS TO A ZANY GROUP Mothers of Invention Also Offer Serious Music ...

Erma Franklin, Jay & the Techniques, Peaches and Herb, The Rascals, The Royal Guardsmen: The Rascals, Peaches and Herb, the Royal Guardsmen, Erma Franklin, Jay and the Techniques: Madison Square Garden, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 24 December 1967

The Rascals Draw 16,000 Teen-Agers To Garden Concert ...

The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour (Capitol 2835)

Review by Richard Goldstein, The New York Times, 31 December 1967

Are They Waning? ...

Jefferson Airplane: The Jefferson Airplane: After Bathing At Baxter's (RCA Victor LSO-1511)

Review by Richard Goldstein, The New York Times, 4 February 1968

Freedom can be costly ...

Big Brother & the Holding Company, B.B. King, Aluminum Dream: Anderson Theater, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 19 February 1968

Janis Joplin Is Climbing Fast In the Heady Rock Firmament ...

Jimi Hendrix: The Black Elvis?

Interview by Michael Lydon, The New York Times, 25 February 1968

"WILL HE BURN it tonight?" asked a neat blonde of her boyfriend, squashed in beside her on the packed floor of the Fillmore auditorium. "He ...

Van Dyke Parks: Talk of the Rock Rialto

Profile and Interview by Richard Goldstein, The New York Times, 3 March 1968

  VAN DYKE Parks might have grown old in comfortable obscurity. At 25, he had made his mark along Sunset Boulevard (California's Teflon-pan alley) as the ...

Blue Cheer, Iron Butterfly, Traffic: Traffic, Blue Cheer, Iron Butterfly: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 27 April 1968

Traffic, a British Trio, Flows With Subtlety at Fillmore East ...

Jeff Beck, Grateful Dead, The Seventh Sons: Grateful Dead, Jeff Beck Group, the Seventh Sons: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 16 June 1968

JEFF BECK GROUP CHEERED IN DEBUT British Pop Singers Delight Fillmore East Audience ...

Joni Mitchell, Jerry Jeff Walker: Jerry Jeff Walker, Joni Mitchell: Singer-Songwriters Are Making a Comeback

Profile by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 5 July 1968

Developing Trend Indicated at the Bitter End by Jerry Walker and Joni Mitchell ...

The Band, Bob Dylan, Buffy Sainte-Marie: The Band: Music From Big Pink (Capitol SKAO 2995)

Review by Richard Goldstein, The New York Times, 4 August 1968

Big Pink Is Just a Home in Saugerties ...

Big Maybelle, Arthur Conley, B.B. King, Sam & Dave, Stevie Wonder: Stevie Wonder, Sam & Dave, Arthur Conley, B.B. King, Big Maybelle: Downing Stadium, Randalls Island, NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 2 September 1968

Top Pop Concert Draws Only 2,000 To Randalls Island ...

The Who: Oldie but Goldie

Report and Interview by Michael Lydon, The New York Times, 22 September 1968

THE WHO PLAY rock "n’ roll music ("it’s got a back beat, you can’t lose it," says Chuck Berry). Not art-rock, acid-rock, or any type ...

The Drifters, Aretha Franklin: Aretha Franklin, the Drifters: Philharmonic Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 14 October 1968

ARETHA FRANKLIN IN TWIN CONCERTS ...

Albert King: Steve Paul's Scene, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 17 October 1968

Albert King, Guitarist, Gives Loud Support to Blues Power ...

Larry Coryell: Rock Guitarist Moves Along, Shunning the Blues

Profile and Interview by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 25 October 1968

IT SEEMS hard, almost impossible, to become a top rock guitarist without embracing the blues. But Larry Coryell, who is currently appearing at the Scene, ...

B.B. King Sings the Blues Evra Day, Evra Day

Report and Interview by Michael Lydon, The New York Times, 27 October 1968

A COOL breeze blew in the night outside, across the Mississippi and the cane fields that press against the town of Port Allen, La. Inside ...

Richie Havens: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 4 November 1968

Richie Havens Puts Sincerity Into Songs, Guitar-Playing, Talk ...

Blood Sweat & Tears: Blood. Sweat & Tears: Hunter College, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 10 November 1968

Blood Sweat and Tears Rocks with the Music of Al Kooper ...

Big Brother & The Holding Company: Hunter College, NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 17 November 1968

BIG BROTHER and the Holding Company, which played before a packed auditorium at Hunter College Friday, has less than one month before Janis Joplin leaves ...

The Beatles: The Beatles [The White Album] (Apple)

Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 21 November 1968

TOMORROW THE BEATLES will release their first album in a year, titled simply The Beatles. ...

Canned Heat Adds Blues to Its Rock: Band at the Fillmore East Performs With Power

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 23 November 1968

CANNED HEAT is a soulful rock group that escaped from the psychedelic badlands of California and now is working hard to become the top blues ...

James Brown, Count Basie, Ramsey Lewis: James Brown, the Count Basie Orchestra, Ramsey Lewis Trio: Madison Square Garden, New York NY

Live Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 23 November 1968

James Brown Scores Knockout With Soul Music at the Garden ...

Big Brother & The Holding Company, Blood Sweat & Tears, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Electric Flag, The Flamin' Groovies, Frumious Bandersnatch, Grateful Dead, It's a Beautiful Day, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Steve Miller, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Santana: Has Frisco Gone Commercial?

Report by Michael Lydon, The New York Times, 24 November 1968

  SAN FRANCISCO — In the heady first days of the "San Francisco Sound," someone dubbed the city the "Liverpool of the USA." The title, though ...

Lightnin' Slim, Slim Harpo: Slim Harpo and Lightnin' Slim: Steve Paul's Scene, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 29 November 1968

Slim Harpo Offers Authenticity In Country Blues at the Scene. Harmonica Player Joined by Lightning Slim, Guitarist, in Low-Key Performance ...

Buddy Guy, Jefferson Airplane: Jefferson Airplane, Buddy Guy: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 2 December 1968

Psychedelic Music Still Keeps The Jefferson Airplane Flying ...

Elvis Presley to Make Personal Appearances

Report by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 4 December 1968

ELVIS PRESLEY, with one eye to the increasing interest in old-style rock and the other to his decreasing income from movie roles, is making plans ...

Elvis Presley: Elvis (NBC, Dir. Steve Binder)

Film/DVD/TV Review by Robert Shelton, The New York Times, 4 December 1968

Rock Star's Explosive Blues Have Vintage Quality ...

Pearls Before Swine: Rock Trio Avoids The Public Eye

Profile and Interview by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 4 December 1968

Pearls Before Swine is Content to Make Records ...

Country Joe & The Fish: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 9 December 1968

Country Joe's Fish Make Heads Swim To Electric Sounds ...

Bill Graham: The Producer of the New Rock

Interview by Michael Lydon, The New York Times, 15 December 1968

"I dream about doing the Beatles," Bill Graham said, hunched over his desk in the crowded office of the Fillmore West. Outside the office, the ...

Johnny Winter, Sam & Dave: Sam & Dave: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 16 December 1968

Soul Team Plays 'South of the Border' ...

Arthur Brown: Fillmore East, New York

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 30 December 1968

Dramatic Rock: Arthur Brown's Costumes Give His Songs an Impressively Added Impact ...

Johnny Winter: The Making Of A Superstar

Report and Interview by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 1969

THERE WAS THE Fillmore East, the East Coast's major rock palace, located ingratiously in a heap of garbage, drunks and weekend freaks on Second Ave. ...

Charlie Musselwhite: The Charlie Musselwhite Blues Band: The Scene, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 3 January 1969

Group at The Scene Shows It's Together. Gutsy Sound Delivered With Rock Excitement ...

Johnny Winter: Blues Guitar Sound of Johnny Winter Comes North

Profile and Interview by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 7 January 1969

JOHNNY WINTER has spent years playing bars and lounges in the South and now, with fingers that fly across his guitar like a Texas tornado, ...

Mother Earth: Scene Is Rocked By Mother Earth

Profile and Interview by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 11 January 1969

Texas-Influenced Band At Nightclub Through Tonight ...

Ian and Sylvia: Café Au Go Go, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 12 January 1969

Ian and Sylvia, Folk Duo, Arrive With a New Country Sound Here ...

Jefferson Airplane: Bill Graham: Scrooge McDuck?

Letter by Michael Lydon, The New York Times, 19 January 1969

To the Editor: ...

The Doors: Can They Still 'Light My Fire'?

Profile and Interview by Michael Lydon, The New York Times, 19 January 1969

"PLAY 'LIGHT MY FIRE’!" "Yeah, ‘Light My Fire.’" Out of the vastness of the Los Angeles Forum, its 18,000 seats filled on a December Saturday ...

The Doors: Madison Square Garden, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 25 January 1969

20,000 Hear Doors Give Rock Concert In a Packed Garden ...

Cream: Goodbye (Atco)

Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 28 January 1969

Cream, Separated, Releases 4th and Last Album, Goodbye ...

Janis Joplin: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 12 February 1969

NEW BAND LIBERATES JOPLIN BLUES SOUND ...

Janis Joplin: The Janis Joplin philosophy: Every Moment She Is What She Feels

Special Feature by Michael Lydon, The New York Times, 23 February 1969

  SAN FRANCISCO — In a miserably rainy San Francisco winter, Janis Joplin was, by all the rules of show-biz myth, At a Truly Crucial Point ...

John Mayall, Ten Years After: Ten Years After, John Mayall: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 5 March 1969

10 Years After and John Mayall Present Blues at Fillmore East ...

The Carter Family, Johnny Cash: Johnny Cash: "Ain't Nothin' Too Weird For Me"

Report and Interview by Michael Lydon, The New York Times, 16 March 1969

  BACKSTAGE AT the Amarillo, Texas, Civic Auditorium, a fresh kid with glasses held out a plastic cup of coffee. ...

Danny Kalb, Karen Dalton, Tim Buckley: Tim Buckley: Philharmonic Hall, New York NY; Danny Kalb: Café Au Go Go, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 17 March 1969

Poet-Singer Draws Throng With Band at Philharmonic ...

Creedence Clearwater Revival: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 24 March 1969

Californians Play Refreshing Rock At Fillmore East ...

Brian Auger, Julie Driscoll: Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger and the Trinity: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 31 March 1969

BRITISH VISITORS PLAY JAZZY ROCK ...

Bob Dylan: Nashville Skyline

Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 19 April 1969

WARMTH INVADES DYLAN RECORDINGNashville Skyline Reveals a More Polished Singer ...

The Band Breathes Fresh Country Air Over Fillmore East

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 12 May 1969

THE BAND, WHICH was first known as Bob Dylan's back-up group, spent Friday and Saturday coolly circulating mountain air through the Fillmore East, 105 Second ...

The Platters, The Who: The Who: Fillmore East; The Platters: Felt Forum, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 8 June 1969

Britain's High-Decibel Group, The Who, Is Still Thundering ...

MC5 Plays Basic Rock

Profile by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 21 June 1969

MC5, THE raucous rock band from Detroit, is playing through tomorrow night at Ungano's, a club at 210 West 70th Street. ...

The Byrds, Procol Harum: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 29 June 1969

PROCOL HARUM, the Britons who fuse rock and classics, played their loud, dramatic music at the Fillmore East this weekend. ...

Jerry Lee Lewis: Schaefer Music Festival, Central Park, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 3 July 1969

Jerry Lee Lewis Mixes Rock Styles In Schaefer Concert ...

Dr. John, the Night Tripper: Steve Paul's Scene, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 10 July 1969

Dr. John Accents Drum's Rhythms. Afro-Cuban Music at Heart of Coast Musician's Songs ...

Blind Faith, Delaney & Bonnie and Friends: Madison Square Garden, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 14 July 1969

Blind Faith Group Sings ...

Buffy Sainte-Marie: Schaefer Music Festival, Central Park, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 19 July 1969

Miss Sainte-Marie Is Heard In Park: Individual Stylist Performs Some Protest Songs ...

Muddy Waters: Museum of Modern Art, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 25 July 1969

Easy Does It as Muddy Waters Plays Blues at Outdoor Concert ...

Johnny Winter: Forest Hills Music Festival, Queens NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 28 July 1969

Agility Marks Blues By Johnny Winter At Forest Hills Fete ...

Jose Feliciano, Willie Bobo: Downing Stadium, Randall's Island, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 28 July 1969

Jose Feliciano Gives A Bilingual Concert On Randall's Island ...

Pacific Gas & Electric: Museum of Modern Art, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 8 August 1969

Coast rock band plays at museum: Pacific Gas & Electric at "Jazz in Garden" Series ...

Joe Cocker & The Grease Band: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 10 August 1969

Joe Cocker and the Grease Band Sound Off at the Fillmore East ...

Elvis Presley's Comeback Gets Off To Exciting Start

Report by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 18 August 1969

ELVIS PRESLEY, the "old groaner" of the rock 'n' roll generation, still has his snarl. The acknowledged king of early rock opened a month's engagement ...

The Band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Janis Joplin, Sly & the Family Stone: The Band, Sly & The Family Stone, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Janis Joplin: Woodstock Music & Art Fair, Bethel, NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 18 August 1969

Rock Audience Moves to Dusk-to-Dawn Rhythms ...

Poco: The Pavilion, Flushing Meadow Park, Queens, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 25 August 1969

West Coast Band Pavilion Winner: Poco Plays Country Music in Flushing Meadow Park ...

The Stooges: The Pavilion, Flushing Meadow Park, Queens

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 8 September 1969

Stooges, Rock Group, Prefers To Accent Roll – and Squirm ...

Mountain, a Rock Group, Rises From a Little Leftover Cream

Profile by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 11 September 1969

A NEW ROCK group called Mountain may not entirely replace the late, honestly lamented British band Cream, but it is carrying on the tradition with ...

The Flock: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 14 September 1969

THE FLOCK ROCKS AT FILLMORE EAST7-Man Group Mixes Music of Many Eras Well ...

Crosby Stills Nash & Young: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 21 September 1969

COAST ROCK GROUP AT FILLMORE EAST. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Offer 2 Concerts in Debut ...

The Beatles: Abbey Road (Apple)

Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 4 October 1969

Abbey Road by Beatles Marked by Moderation ...

Donovan: Madison Square Garden, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 18 October 1969

Garden (Madison Sq.) Is Ideal For the Ever-Florid Donovan ...

The Who: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 21 October 1969

THE WHO BRINGS ROCK OPERA HERETommy Begins 6-Day Run at the Fillmore East ...

Richie Havens: Philharmonic Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 1 November 1969

RICHIE HAVENS, who has become one of the most important figures in folk music, performed at Philharmonic Hall last night. ...

Tim Buckley: Carnegie Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 4 November 1969

Tim Buckley sets Low-Keyed Mood At a Jazz Concert ...

The Archies: The Archies Are Fictional, But Their Success Is Not

Report and Interview by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 5 November 1969

CRITICS MAY debate whether some rock groups that make hit records should exist at all but what can one say about a hit record made ...

Santana: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 11 November 1969

SANTANA'S RHYTHMS HEARD IN 2 CONCERTS ...

Ramblin' Jack Elliott: The Gaslight, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 15 November 1969

Jack Elliott Sings Dylan and Guthrie In Return to City ...

Chicago, Johnny Winter: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 16 November 1969

Blodwyn Pig Also on Bill of Jazz and Blues Rock ...

Ike & Tina Turner, Sam & Dave: Felt Forum, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 24 November 1969

Soul Selections Get Sensual Treatment From Tina Turner ...

The Rolling Stones: Madison Square Garden, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 28 November 1969

The Rolling Stones Are Still ExcitingMadness of the Beatles Brought Here Again ...

Johnny Cash: Madison Square Garden, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 7 December 1969

20,000 AT GARDEN HEAR JOHNNY CASH ...

Jethro Tull: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 8 December 1969

JETHRO TULL FOUR AT FILLMORE EASTFlute and Vocals Mainstay of British Rock Croup ...

David Ackles: The Bitter End, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 16 December 1969

DAVID ACKLES is one of the more interesting young performers working in the Brecht/Weill area of dramatic song. The 32-year-old Californian, a former playwright, writes ...

Janis Joplin: Madison Square Garden, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 20 December 1969

Janis Joplin Gives A Rousing Display Of Blues and Rock ...

Arlo Guthrie: Carnegie Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 27 December 1969

Love Tales Sung By Arlo Guthrie – Talking-Blues Style Marks Concert at Carnegie Hall ...

The Band, The New York Rock & Roll Ensemble: The Band: Felt Forum, New York NY; The New York Rock & Roll Ensemble: Carnegie Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 29 December 1969

'The Band' Rocks With Hillbilly Ease ...

The Doors: Felt Forum, New York NYC

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 19 January 1970

The Doors Draw Active Audience. Rock Group's Singer Has to Be Saved From Fans. ...

Quicksilver Messenger Service: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 26 January 1970

Quicksilver Group Brings New Pianist To Fillmore East ...

Peter, Paul & Mary, Richie Havens, The Voices of East Harlem: Richie Havens, Peter, Paul & Mary, the Voices of East Harlem et al – Vietnam Moratorium Benefit, Madison Square Garden, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 29 January 1970

Garden Thronged for Songfest In Aid of Vietnam Moratorium ...

Miles Davis: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 7 March 1970

MILES DAVIS PLAYS AT A ROCK CONCERT ...

Great Speckled Bird: Village Gate, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 28 March 1970

COUNTRY-FOLK BAND MAKES LOCAL DEBUT ...

Ronnie Hawkins: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 30 March 1970

Ronnie Hawkins on Fillmore Bill – Arkansan Shares Program With Stone the Crows ...

The Stooges: Watch the Freak: Iggy Pop

Report by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 3 April 1970

IGGY POP – magnificent name, much better than Jim, which is really his name – is on national television. He is lead singer in a ...

John Denver: The Bitter End, New York NYC

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 12 April 1970

John Denver Spins Folk Spell In Bow At The Bitter End ...

Dave Alexander, Luther Allison, Reverend Gary Davis, Furry Lewis, Brownie McGhee, L.C. "Good Rockin'" Robinson, Sonny Terry, Big Mama Thornton, T-Bone Walker, Bukka White: Big Mama Thornton, Bukka White, T-Bone Walker et al: Berkeley Blues Festival, University of California, Berkeley CA

Live Review by Michael Lydon, The New York Times, 19 April 1970

'Sing Your Own Blues' ...

Creedence Clearwater Revival: Madison Square Garden, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 15 May 1970

Garden Audience Dances and Sings To Creedence Rock ...

Alice Cooper: Boy-Girl Alice Cooper Puts on a Freaky Show

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 29 May 1970

ON STAGE, THE lead singer of a rock band, a young man named Alice Cooper, has taken off his silver jump suit to reveal black ...

Dave Van Ronk, Townes Van Zandt: Townes Van Zandt: Bitter End, New York NY; Dave Van Ronk: Gaslight Café, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 30 May 1970

Two Folk Singers Show Varied Styles At Village Clubs ...

Velvet Underground: The Velvet Underground: Max's Kansas City, NYC

Report by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 4 July 1970

THE VELVET UNDERGROUND was playing experimental rock in 1965 when the Beatles just wanted hold your hand and San Francisco was still the place where ...

Grand Funk Railroad: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 2 August 1970

Grand Funk Railroad Pleases A Full House at Fillmore East ...

Janis Joplin & The Full Tilt Boogie Band: Forest Hills Stadium, Queens NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 4 August 1970

Janis Joplin and Her New Group Give Rousing Forest Hills Show ...

Delaney & Bonnie: Wollman Rink, Central Park, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 7 August 1970

Delaney & Bonnie And New Friends Give Park Concert ...

Led Zeppelin: Madison Square Garden, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 21 September 1970

ZEPPELIN BRINGS DRIVING STYLE HERE ...

Eric Burdon, War: Eric Burdon & War: Felt Forum, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 27 September 1970

Eric Burdon Bows with New Group. Singer's Band, War, Proves It's a Magnificent One ...

Jimi Hendrix 1942‐1970

Obituary by Michael Lydon, The New York Times, 27 September 1970

"I could sit up here all night and say thank you, thank you. thank you, you know... I just want to grab you, man, and ...

Derek & The Dominos: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 25 October 1970

DEREK AND the Dominos is Eric Clapton's new rock group, and the people in the audience who were chanting "Clapton" before the group came onstage ...

Sly & the Family Stone: Madison Square Garden, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 29 November 1970

RHYTHM AND SOUL FILL ROCK WEEKEND ...

Big Brother & The Holding Company, Buddy Miles: Buddy Miles, Big Brother & The Holding Company: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 10 January 1971

Buddy Miles Group And the Holding Co. Heard on Rock Bill ...

Janis Joplin: Pearl, Last Album Janis Joplin Made, May Be Her Finest

Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 16 January 1971

JANIS JOPLIN'S last recording has been released by Columbia Records; sadly, it's her most impressive one. ...

Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band: Ungano's, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 28 January 1971

CAPTAIN BEEFHEART & the Magic Band, a Los Angeles group, is playing through tonight at Ungano's, 210 West 70th Street. ...

Steppenwolf, Ten Wheel Drive, Luther Allison: Fillmore West, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 7 February 1971

Steppenwolf Back For Rock Program At Fillmore East ...

Manhattan Transfer: Hunter College, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 28 March 1971

Old Songs Receive A Rock Treatment At Hunter College ...

The Kinks Draw An Unruly Crowd

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 1 April 1971

The Kinks: Philharmonic Hall, NYC ...

Ike & Tina Turner: Ike and Tina Turner: Carnegie Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 4 April 1971

The Turners Shift To a New Category Called Porno Soul ...

Mountain: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 16 April 1971

MOUNTAIN TURNS UP ROCK-MUSIC VOLUME ...

Canned Heat, John Lee Hooker: John Lee Hooker, Canned Heat: Carnegie Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 17 April 1971

Hooker Performs With a Pop Group He Helped Inspire ...

Isaac Hayes: Isaac Hayes... To Be Continued

Review by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 18 April 1971

The 'Black Moses' Should Move Ahead ...

Phil Ochs: Hunter College, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 19 April 1971

Real Phil Ochs Back, But There's a Penalty ...

Grateful Dead: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 29 April 1971

Grateful Dead Draws Far-Out Fans ...

Emerson Lake & Palmer: ELP: Fillmore East, New York NYC

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 2 May 1971

BRITISH BAND MAKES DEBUT AT FILLMORE ...

Alice Cooper: Town Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 8 May 1971

Concert in Drag By Alice Cooper, A Boy and Band ...

Linda Ronstadt: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 9 May 1971

Bright Song Style Of Linda Ronstadt Lights Up Fillmore ...

Nina Simone: Carnegie Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 11 May 1971

Throng Welcomes Nina Simone, Back After Long Absence ...

Carly Simon: The Bitter End, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 22 May 1971

CARLY SIMON SINGS AT THE BITTER END ...

Fanny: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 30 May 1971

Fanny, a Four-Girl Rock Group, Poses a Challenge to Male Ego ...

If You Think It's Groovy To Rap, You're Shucking

Overview by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 6 June 1971

WHEN YOU are trying to be a suburban Dharma Bum you have to try harder. Between the tennis court and the parking lot I read ...

Frank Zappa, The Mothers Of Invention: Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention: Fillmore East, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 7 June 1971

Zappa's Musicians Rock Through Epic Of Stylized Traveler ...

Elton John: Carnegie Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 12 June 1971

Solo, or With Group, Elton John Thrills Carnegie Audiences ...

Tom Jones: Madison Square Garden, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 15 June 1971

TOM JONES EXCELS IN GARDEN RECITAL ...

The Holy Modal Rounders: Folk City, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 26 June 1971

Holy Modal Rounders Playing Fractured Country Music Here ...

Last Rites Are Merry Ones at the Fillmore East

Report by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 29 June 1971

WITH SEVERAL thousand dollars worth of free food and beer and what one Fillmore regular described as "the best vibes since the place opened," the ...

John Denver: The Bitter End, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 3 July 1971

John Denver Shows Sensitivity and Style In Bitter End Songs ...

Elephant's Memory: Folk City, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 4 July 1971

Elephant's Memory Mixes Radicalism And a Rough Sound ...

Grand Funk Railroad: Shea Stadium, Brooklyn NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 10 July 1971

THE MAMMOTH Grand Funk Railroad concert last night before 55,000 people at Shea Stadium was really a spectacle, not a concert. ...

Loudon Wainwright III: The Gaslight, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 11 July 1971

Loudon Wainwright At Gaslight Evokes Dylan Comparisons ...

Rock Festivals: Sometimes You Can Even Hear The Music

Overview by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 11 July 1971

"EVERYONE'S SAYING the music's for free" — that's the line from a recent rock album by singer David Crosby. But there have been signs that ...

Bo Diddley, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tower of Power: Forest Hills Tennis Stadium, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 19 July 1971

Bo Diddley Returns on Guitar At Forest Hills Rock Concert ...

Bill Withers: Bitter End, New York NYC

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 30 July 1971

Bill Withers Plays In Soul-Folk Style ...

The Who: Forest Hills Tennis Stadium, Queens NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 31 July 1971

The Who Play First Program Of '71 Here Despite Downpour ...

Donny Hathaway: Donny Hathaway (Atco)

Review by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 1 August 1971

EVER SINCE Otis Redding's tragic death in 1967, record companies have been searching for the great black hope to fill his shoes. Whenever a new ...

Stephen Stills: Madison Square Garden, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 1 August 1971

Stephen Stills Plays at Garden In His First Solo Concert Here ...

Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Leon Russell, Ravi Shankar: George Harrison et al: Concert for Bangla Desh, Madison Square Garden, New York NY

Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 2 August 1971

Raga and Rock Link 2 Cultures ...

Three Dog Night: If You Encounter a 6-Foot Frog

Report by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 7 August 1971

I HAD NEVER been to Dallas. I had not been opposed to going to Dallas. It just was not one of those places I had ...

The Impressions, The Staple Singers, Stephen Stills, Tom Rush: Stephen Stills, The Impressions, The Staple Singers, Tom Rush albums

Review by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 10 September 1972

Stephen Stills: Manassas (Atlantic); The Impressions: Times Have Changed (Curtom); The Staple Singers: Be Altitude: Respect Yourself (Stax); Tom Rush: Merrimack County (Columbia) ...

Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen: Hot Licks, Cold Steel & Truckers Favorites (Paramount)

Review by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 15 October 1972

Truckin' the Blues Away ...

Bobby Womack: Understanding (United Artists)

Review by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 22 October 1972

ALTHOUGH HE'S one of the most respected rhythm 'n' blues guitarist/songwriters, Bobby Womack hasn't yet hit the big time the way an Isaac Hayes or ...

T. Rex: The Slider (Reprise)

Review by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 22 October 1972

AT LEAST every other week another group appears that's hailed by its publicists as the biggest thing since the Beatles. in the case of T. ...

Ray Barretto, Eddie Palmieri, Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria: Ray Barretto, Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente et al: All-Latin Music Festival, Madison Square Garden, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 13 November 1972

Militancy Replaces Old Frills At First Latin Music Festival ...

Johnny Nash, Billy Paul: The Bitter End, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 17 November 1972

JOHNNY NASH HEARD; BILLY PAUL ON BILL ...

Bonnie Raitt: Give It Up (Warner Bros.)

Review by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 10 December 1972

Bonnie Branches Out ...

The Persuasions: Spread The Word (Capitol)

Review by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 10 December 1972

GHETTO KIDS don't have parents who can spare a few hundred dollars for an electric guitar like their suburban counterparts. But they do possess an ...

Grand Funk Railroad: Grand Funk's Thin Din

Comment by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 24 December 1972

THEY'RE too loud. Their playing is mediocre. They can't sing – all war cries for a cobweb-brained establishment confronted with rock-music it can't understand. ...

Grand Funk Railroad, Freddie King: Madison Square Garden, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 25 December 1972

Grand Funk Railroad Steams Into the Garden at Full Throttle ...

Jimmy Cliff, Bob Marley & the Wailers, Johnny Nash, Paul Simon: It's Here — Reggae Rock

Overview by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 4 February 1973

WHEN ANYONE mentions West Indian music, steel bands and calypso instantly echo in the mind, but Jamaica's most popular music is reggae (rhymes with old) ...

La Lupe, Tito Puente: When La Lupe Sings, She Gets Involved

Profile and Interview by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 4 February 1973

THE HOUSEWIFE in Engelwood, N.J., who shops the local supermarket with her mother is also the official "Queen of Latin Song," with partisan audiences that ...

Glen Campbell: Carnegie Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 23 February 1973

Glen Campbell Adds To His Star Status In Carnegie Recital ...

Al Green: Philharmonic Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 20 March 1973

Green's Distinctive Soul Singing Avoids Reliance on Microphone ...

George Jones, Tammy Wynette: Tammy Wynette and George Jones: Philharmonic Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 27 March 1973

Wynette and Jones Present, in Songs, Flavor of Nashville ...

Alice Cooper: Alice and His $1 Million

Report and Interview by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, April 1973

"TO BE HONEST, I was a little worried about the guillotine," Alice Cooper says. "The safety doesn't work too well, and, well, there was that ...

Taj Mahal, Curtis Mayfield: Curtis Mayfield, Taj Mahal: Philharmonic Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 9 April 1973

Curtis Mayfeld's Soul Singing Displays His Fluency in Argot ...

Sly & the Family Stone: Fresh (Epic Records KE 32134, $5.98)

Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 13 June 1973

Sly's New Album ...

Elvis Presley: Nassau Coliseum, Long Island NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 25 June 1973

Presley Mixes His Early Hits With More Recent 'Safe' Songs ...

Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, B.B. King, Big Mama Thornton, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, Muddy Waters: B.B. King and Guests: Philharmonic Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 1 July 1973

B.B. King's Blues Barn Creates Echoes of Past ...

Roberta Flack, War: Shea Stadium, Queens, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 6 July 1973

Harmonica Turns Concert Into 'Party' ...

Sly & The Family Stone, Leslie West's Wild West Show: Louis Armstrong Memorial Stadium, Flushing Meadows, Queens NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 10 July 1973

FANS SAY 'LONGER' TO SLY'S 'HIGHER' No Encore After the Glitter — Wild West Show on Bill ...

Carole King, Melissa Manchester: Carole King: Fantasy (Ode); Melissa Manchester: Home To Myself (Bell)

Review by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 15 July 1973

A Bland Carole King ...

Bob Marley & The Wailers: Max's Kansas City, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 23 July 1973

Waiters Serve Up Genuine Reggay ...

Harry Nilsson, Joel Grey: Harry Nilsson: A Little Touch Of Schmilsson In The Night (RCA); Joel Grey: Joel Grey Live! (Columbia)

Review by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 5 August 1973

Harry? He's Lost in the Woodwinds ...

The Moments, The Sylvers, The Whispers: The Sylvers, The Whispers, The Moments: Apollo Theater

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 22 August 1973

TV's Soul Train Moves to Apollo ...

Manu Dibango, The Fania All Stars, Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, El , Mongo Santamaria, Jorge Santana: Fania All Stars, Mongo Santamaria, Manu Dibango et al: Yankee Stadium, The Bronx NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 26 August 1973

'OUR LATIN THING' PLAYS AT STADIUM 30,000 See Fania All Stars and Others at Second Base ...

Lillian Roxon

Obituary by Richard Goldstein, The New York Times, 26 August 1973

LILLIAN ROXON, who died on Aug. 9, understood something important about pop music and its milieu, which is that the very basis of its impact ...

The Charlie Daniels Band: Charlie Daniels: Writer Rides High on 'Uneasy Rider'

Interview by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 5 September 1973

PICKING ITS way carefully across the playlists of the music radio stations is a song titled 'Uneasy Rider', performed by its composer Charlie Daniels. The ...

Art Garfunkel: Angel Clare (Columbia)

Review by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 9 September 1973

Garfunkel On His Own ...

The Pointer Sisters: Roseland Ballroom, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 13 September 1973

Upbeat Nostalgia Tones Scat-Singing Of Pointer Sisters ...

The Rolling Stones: Goats Head Soup (Rolling Stones Records COC 59101)

Review by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 23 September 1973

The Stones In the Soup ...

Elton John: Madison Square Garden, New York

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 25 September 1973

Elton John Subdues "Side Issue" Tactics; Fans Provide Extras ...

New York: Pop, Rock Thrive on Concert Format

Report by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 25 September 1973

SAME FACES, new places — that's the outlook for rock in the coming months in New York. The rock industry (and it is an industry) ...

Peter Yarrow, Professor Longhair: Peter Yarrow: Max's Kansas City/Professor Longhair: Kenny's Castaways, both New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 21 October 1973

Solo YarrowPETER YARROW would appear to have shed all semblance of times past when he fronted an all-electric group at Max's Kansas City on Park ...

The Harlots of 42nd St., New York Dolls: New York Dolls: Waldorf‐Astoria, New York NY; New York Central, Harlots of 42nd Street: Manhattan Center, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 2 November 1973

Pop Music: Dolls Fans Visit Waldorf for Halloween ...

Bette Midler, Yoko Ono: Bette Midler: Bette Midler (Atlantic); Yoko Ono: Feeling The Space (Apple)

Review by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 4 November 1973

No Torches for Bette and Yoko ...

Ashford & Simpson: Alice Tully Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 16 November 1973

Pop Music: Twin Talents Of Ashford and Simpson ...

Hawkwind: Academy of Music, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 27 November 1973

Britain's Hawkwind Gives Earthy Rock The Cosmic Touch ...

Wings: Band On The Run (Apple)

Review by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 2 December 1973

Paul's Grooves Will Grab You ...

Barry Manilow, Bette Midler: Bette Midler, Barry Manilow: Palace Theater, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 4 December 1973

Miss M. Divine: Bette Midler Begins Month at the Palace ...

Bruce Springsteen: The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle (Columbia)

Review by Bruce Pollock, The New York Times, 16 December 1973

Springsteen Celebrates Street Life ...

Emerson Lake And Palmer: Emerson, Lake and Palmer: Why They Won't Bach Around The Clock

Interview by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 16 December 1973

WITH EMERSON, Lake and Palmer,
apparently nothing succeeds
like excess. The successful British rock trio, which is known for its appearances with symphony orchestras, is due at ...

Joni Mitchell: Court and Spark (Asylum)

Review by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 6 January 1974

Joni's Songs Are For Everyone  ...

Buck Owens Bringing Nashville North by Way of West Coast

Interview by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 11 January 1974

"THERE'S SO much prejudice in New York — I think they're afraid of it." The speaker was the country music singer Buck Owens, and the ...

Buck Owens: The Pop Life: Buck Owens Bringing Nashville North by Way of West Coast

Interview by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 11 January 1974

"THERE'S SO much prejudice in New York — I think they're afraid of it." The speaker was the country music singer Buck Owens, and the ...

Bob Dylan: Planet Waves (Asylum)

Review by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 20 January 1974

Dylan Is His Own Dilemma ...

Joni Mitchell, Tom Scott: Joni Mitchell: Avery Fisher Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 9 February 1974

Folk‐Rock's Ethel Merman ...

Foghat: Energized (Bearsville)

Review by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 10 February 1974

Pop: Foghat's Energy Zap ...

Tom T. Hall, Bill Monroe, Charlie Rich: Charlie Rich, Tom T. Hall, Bill Monroe: Felt Forum, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 11 February 1974

Charlie Rich, Tom T. Hall Head Country Music Bill ...

Maria Muldaur, Stephen Stills: Stephen Stills, Maria Muldaur: Carnegie Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 11 February 1974

Stephen Stills Gets Himself Together ...

The Spinners, The Temptations: The Temptations, The Spinners: Apollo Theater, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 14 April 1974

THE ATTRACTION at the Apollo Theater is actually a confrontation between two major soul singing groups, the Temptations, the headliners, and the Spinners. This is ...

The Eagles: Capitol Theater, Passaic NJ

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 14 May 1974

EAGLES SERVE ROCK WITH COUNTRY FLAIR ...

Rita Coolidge, Ry Cooder: Ry Cooder: Paradise & Lunch (Reprise); Rita Coolidge: Fall Into Spring (A&M)

Review by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 2 June 1974

Setting a Scene for Rock ...

Donald Byrd, Billy Eckstine, Gladys Knight, Kool and the Gang, O'Jays: Gladys Knight & the Pips, the O'Jays, Kool & the Gang, Billy Eckstine, Donald Byrd: Nassau Coliseum, Long Island NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 5 July 1974

On L.I., Jazz Takes a Back Seat to Soul ...

Jobriath: The Bottom Line, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 26 July 1974

Jobriath Displays A New Rock Voice But Familiar Face ...

Dory Previn: Dory Previn (Warner Bros.)

Review by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 8 September 1974

The Perceptive Songs Of Dory Previn ...

Lorraine Ellison, Tracy Nelson: Lorraine Ellison: Lorraine Ellison (Warner Bros.); Tracy Nelson: Tracy Nelson (Atlantic)

Review by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 15 September 1974

A Rising Star Needs a Setting ...

John Sebastian, Randy Newman: Randy Newman: Good Old Boys (Reprise); John Sebastian: Tarzana Kid (Reprise)

Review by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 6 October 1974

The Songwriter Sings ...

Aretha Franklin: With Everything I Feel In Me (Atlantic)

Review by Loraine Alterman, The New York Times, 24 November 1974

Aretha, You're the Top ...

Charlie Daniels, Lynyrd Skynyrd: Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Charlie Daniels Band: Academy of Music, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 2 February 1975

SOUTH ROCKS AGAIN AT MUSIC ACADEMY ...

Gil Scott-Heron, Donald Byrd & the Blackbyrds: Carnegie Hall, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 23 February 1975

Gil Scott-Heron, Poet ...

Little Feat, Allen Toussaint: Beacon Theater, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 21 April 1975

LITTLE FEAT HEARD IN RELAXED BLUES ...

Jerry Garcia: The Jerry Garcia Band: Beacon Theater, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 30 October 1975

OLD RIFFS DOMINATE CONCERT BY GARCIA ...

Elephant's Memory: The Other End, New York NY

Live Review by Ian Dove, The New York Times, 7 January 1976

ELEPHANT'S MEMORY IN A CHANGE OF PACE ...

The Ventures: Surf: On Screen On Canvas, on the Radio

Report by Deanne Stillman, The New York Times, 2 September 1990

OVER 20 YEARS ago, Tom Wolfe hung around with a group of California surfers and described them in "The Pump House Gang", an essay frequently ...

Christian Marclay, MC 900-foot Jesus, Urban Dance Squad: Now Turning the Tables... the D.J. as Star

Overview by Mark Dery, The New York Times, 14 April 1991

Disk jockeys want nothing less than the acceptance of the lowly turntable as a legitimate musical instrument. ...

KRS-One, N.W.A, Public Enemy, Run-DMC: In Rap's Hometown, an Icy Reception

Report by Rob Tannenbaum, The New York Times, 28 April 1991

THE MARQUEE'S experiment with rap concerts didn't last long. The small club, in the Chelsea section of Manhattan, usually presents alternative-rock bands. But after the ...

Sonny Sharrock: A Musician With Lightning In His Hands

Profile and Interview by Mark Dery, The New York Times, 5 May 1991

Sonny Sharrock knew his route would be rocky. ...

Guns N' Roses, KISS, Megadeth, Mötley Crüe, Ted Nugent, Ozzy Osbourne, Slaughter, Slayer: Heavy Metal Mania: It's More Than Music

Overview by Deanne Stillman, The New York Times, 12 May 1991

With myriad clubs, fanzines and hair salons, rude dudeness (tattoos included) is a way of life. ...

Paula Abdul's State-of-the-Art Dance Pop

Report by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 12 May 1991

JUST AS THERE are those who worry about additive-riddled junk food, so too there's an unofficial "campaign for real music." ...

Kraftwerk Redux

Profile and Interview by Mark Dery, The New York Times, 16 June 1991

WHEN VOLUNTEERS are needed for the first brain chips – surgically inserted microcircuits that, the theory goes, will boost brainpower – Kraftwerk will be first ...

EMF: E.M.F.: A New Band That's All the Rave

Report and Interview by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 30 June 1991

LONDON — The trance-dance rhythms and euphoric aura of acid house music have drastically altered the outlook and aspirations of most British rock groups. ...

How MTV Plays Around the World

Report and Interview by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 7 July 1991

THE FACTS SPEAK for themselves. MTV Europe, the fastest-growing cable and satellite channel on the continent, is available in 24 million households in 27 countries, ...

Jane's Addiction: Jane’s Addiction and Lollapalooza: A Woodstock For The Lost Generation

Interview by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 4 August 1991

There’s no contest: this summer's biggest tour is the aptly titled Lollapalooza, a mobile rock festival featuring a bill of premier alternative bands – Siouxsie ...

The KLF, Massive Attack: The K.L.F. and Massive Attack: Psychedelic Rock Enters the Progressive Phase

Overview by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 18 August 1991

SO VOLATILE is the club scene that few artists have been able to make a career out of dance music, which is released mostly as ...

The Pixies: Trompe le Monde

Review by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 27 October 1991

THERE WAS A time when the Boston group the Pixies was the last word in rock-and-roll bacchanalia. ...

Nirvana: Nevermind (Geffen)

Review by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 24 November 1991

NIRVANA'S VERTIGINOUS ascent to stardom has to be the year’s most surprising success story. The single ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ has been in heavy rotation ...

Chapterhouse, My Bloody Valentine, Ride, Slowdive, Swervedriver: "Dream-Pop" Bands Define the Times in Britain

Report and Interview by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 1 December 1991

THIS YEAR, THE most popular phenomenon in British alternative rock is a wave of hazy neo-psychedelic guitar groups. ...

Hole: Belting Out That Most Unfeminine Emotion

Interview by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 9 February 1992

SUSAN FALUDI, the author of Backlash: The Undeclared War Against American Women, said recently in a magazine interview that "anger is not something that's an ...

Thomas A Dorsey: The Music of Thomas Andrew Dorsey in the Urban Church By Michael W. Harris. Oxford University Press. $29.95.

Book Review by Anthony Heilbut, The New York Times, 2 August 1992

THE RISE OF GOSPEL BLUES ...

Medicine, Mercury Rev: Mercury Rev and Medicine: Fuzzy Daydreams Replace the Grimness of Grunge

Report by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 22 November 1992

AFTER THE EXPLOSIVE success of Nirvana last year, and the ensuing breakthrough by Pearl Jam and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, alternative rock is now ...

Womack and Womack: House of Zekkariyas: Womack and Womack Transformation to the House of Zekkariyas (Warner Brothers 4-450-75)

Review by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 28 March 1993

THE SINGING group House of Zekkariyas (formerly known as Womack and Womack) has a soul pedigree that runs river deep. Linda Womack is the daughter ...

Apache Indian: No Reservations (Mango 1625399324)

Review by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 25 April 1993

A 25-YEAR-old disk jockey and first-generation Briton from the Punjab Province of India, Steve Kapul has been inspired by the music of the West Indies. ...

LL Cool J: L.L. Cool J: 14 Shots to the Dome (Def Jam/Columbia 53325; CD and cassette)

Review by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 9 May 1993

Making a Pitch To Rap's Hard Core ...

Dr. Dre, Snoop (Doggy) Dogg: Dr. Dre: The Chronic (Death Row/Interscope Records 257128; CD and cassette)

Review by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 20 June 1993

AS HOMAGES to male bonding go, it would be hard to beat 'Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang', the hit single from The Chronic, the latest ...

Run-DMC: Run DMC: The Grand Old Men of Rap Strike Back

Profile and Interview by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 20 June 1993

THE RAPPER Run (Joseph Simmons) snakes his way down the corridors leading to the green room at MTV's mid-Manhattan studio. Everywhere he turns, there's an ...

The Fall: The Infotainment Scan (Matador)

Review by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 11 July 1993

THE FALL is one of England’s enduring cult bands. Formed in 1976 by the singer and lyricist Mark E. Smith, it evolved into one of ...

Bell Biv DeVoe: Hootie Mack (MCA 10682; CD and cassette)

Review by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 18 July 1993

When Rap Meets Rhythm-and-Blues ...

Björk: Björk: Debut

Review by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 22 August 1993

The singer Björk has gone solo, as some devotees always felt she should. ...

The Auteurs, Morrissey, Suede: British Rockers Trot Out the Flag

Report by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 5 September 1993

LONDON — In rock-and-roll just as in politics, the United States and England have a special relationship. Together, they have dominated global pop. Over the decades, ...

Tony! Toni! Toné!: Sons of Soul (Mercury 3145514933-2; CD and cassette)

Review by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 5 September 1993

Basking in Soul's Past Glory ...

Garth Brooks: In Pieces (Liberty 80857; CD and cassette)

Review by Holly Gleason, The New York Times, 26 September 1993

A Megastar for Everyman ...

Will Downing: Love's the Place to Be (Mercury 3145180862; CD and cassette)

Review by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 26 September 1993

WILL DOWNING'S voice is an elegant, languid caress. But the 28-year-old singer, who has three previous albums, has never enjoyed the success of Luther Vandross ...

Billy Joe Shaver: Tramp on Your Street (Zoo/Praxis 72445-11063; CD and cassette)

Review by Holly Gleason, The New York Times, 3 October 1993

AT A TIME when country music has been reduced to an arena-ready formula, Billy Joe Shaver is a blotch on the horizon. Unapologetically raw, the ...

Iggy Pop: American Caesar (Virgin 39002; CD and cassette)

Review by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 14 November 1993

Iggy Pop Is Still Doing It His Way ...

Smashing Pumpkins: Siamese Dream

Review by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 14 November 1993

THIS MAJOR-LABEL debut by the Smashing Pumpkins recently shot straight onto the Billboard chart at No. 10, partially justifying the industry hype about the Chicago ...

Terri & Monica: Terri and Monica: Systa (Epic Records 53436; CD and cassette)

Review by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 21 November 1993

THE PHENOMENAL crossover success of the singer Mary J. Blige has, not surprisingly, produced a truckload of street-savvy, no-nonsense female rhythm-and-blues singers. Taking their cue ...

Blind Melon, Guns N' Roses, Lenny Kravitz, Pavement, Stereolab, Urge Overkill: Pop View: The Perils of Loving Old Records Too Much

Comment by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 5 December 1993

TODAY'S ALTERNATIVE rock suffers from a strange kind of nostalgia — a yearning for a golden age that one never personally experienced. There's a term ...

Toni Braxton: Her Throaty Alto Gently Echoes An Earlier Era

Profile and Interview by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 5 December 1993

THE FIRST clue that Toni Braxton's career was about to take off came in 1992 when she was the featured singer on the soundtrack for ...

Dead Can Dance: Into the Labyrinth (4AD 45384-2; CD and cassette)

Review by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 12 December 1993

OVER THE course of 12 years and six albums, the Anglo-Irish duo Dead Can Dance has created music that gives new meaning to the word ...

Morrissey: Vauxhall and I (Sire)

Review by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 1994

IF TWO WORDS come close to encapsulating Morrissey's sensibility, they are isolation and insularity. ...

Jodeci: Diary of a Mad Band (Uptown Records UPTC 10915; CD and cassette)

Review by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 9 January 1994

The Hip-Hop's Great, but There's Just One Problem ...

Afghan Whigs: Gentlemen (Elektra Records 9-61501-2; CD and cassette)

Review by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 6 February 1994

IT'S IRONIC that Greg Dulli, leader of the Afghan Whigs, has gained a reputation as alternative rock's newest sex symbol. The Cincinnati-based group's first major-label ...

Aphex Twin: Techno Wars: A House Divided Over Beats

Report and Interview by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 13 March 1994

ONLY A FEW years ago, it was easy to define techno as a fast-paced dance music based on electronic textures. ...

Alison Krauss: Once a "Fiddlin' Teen", She's Now in Demand

Profile and Interview by Tony Scherman, The New York Times, 24 April 1994

ALISON KRAUSS'S eyes bulged at the old newspaper clipping, an arrow from the past headlined, "Fiddlin' Teen Burns Up the Competition." Sitting upstairs in her ...

Ten City: That Was Then, This Is Now (Columbia CT57183; CD and cassette)

Review by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 15 May 1994

BYRON STINGILY, singer for the trio Ten City, is a disciple of Sylvester, one of disco's biggest male stars. Like Sylvester, who died in 1988, ...

The Beastie Boys: Ill Communication (Grand Royal/Capitol C27243-828599; CD and cassette)

Review by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 5 June 1994

The Beastie Boys Strut Their Stuff ...

Reba McEntire: Read My Mind (MCA 10994; CD and cassette)

Review by Holly Gleason, The New York Times, 12 June 1994

NOBODY TRICK ropes vocally like Reba McEntire. With stunning control, she can twirl, curl and throw a loop around a melody better than anyone. ...

Marxman, MC Solaar: Marxman: 33 Revolutions per Minute (Talking Loud/A&M; 514 538-2); MC Solaar: Prose Combat (Cohiba 697 124 013)

Review by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 26 June 1994

Exportable Euro-Rappers ...

Dan Penn: A Career Made of Being Where He Doesn't Belong

Profile and Interview by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 31 July 1994

DAN PENN is propped against a graffiti-covered wall in Harlem. The photographer motions to him and Mr. Penn responds by pushing his sunglasses down and ...

Seal: A Conjurer Of Lush Grooves

Interview by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 14 August 1994

What to call Seal’s blend of symphonic dance music and mystical lyrics? New Age funk? Progressive disco? Seal belongs to that strain of maverick, slightly ...

Bobby Womack: Resurrection (Continuum Records 19401; CD and cassette)

Review by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 9 October 1994

BOBBY WOMACK, one of soul's unsung heroes, hasn't put out an album since the mid-80's. The man who played with the legendary Sam Cooke and ...

Bobby Womack: Resurrection (Continuum Records 19401; CD and cassette)

Review by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 9 October 1994

BOBBY WOMACK, one of soul's unsung heroes, hasn't put out an album since the mid-80's. The man who played with the legendary Sam Cooke and ...

Leadbelly, Nirvana: A Simple Song That Lives Beyond Time: Leadbelly via Kurt Cobain

Essay by Eric Weisbard, The New York Times, 13 November 1994

IMMEDIATELY after the suicide of Kurt Cobain, lead singer of the rock band Nirvana, last April, MTV broadcasted almost continuously an hourlong Unplugged special that ...

Shawn Colvin: Cover Girl (Columbia 57875; CD and cassette.)

Review by Holly Gleason, The New York Times, 20 November 1994

COVER GIRL, the singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin's third album, seems like a cop-out. The silvery-voiced troubadour has earned critical praise for her emotionally incisive lyrics. Yet ...

Suede: The London Suede: Dog Man Star

Review by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 27 November 1994

A SUPERGROUP IN Britain, Suede failed to sway America last year with its heady blend of raunch guitar and flamboyant androgyny. ...

Carleen Anderson, Des'ree, Dionne Farris, Shara Nelson: New albums from Des'ree, Shara Nelson, Carleen Anderson and Dionne Farris

Review by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 8 January 1995

Rhythm-and-Blues Has a New Breed ...

Oasis: Definitely Maybe (Epic; CD and cassette)

Review by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 15 January 1995

THE BRITISH band Oasis is the latest in what often seems like an endless string of next big things. It arrives in America with three ...

Combustible Edison, Esquivel, Stereolab: Incredibly Strange Music: The Revenge of the Un-Hip

Report and Interview by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 5 February 1995

IT'S OFFICIAL: IT'S HIP TO BE square. Collectors are paying top dollar for original albums from such '50s and '60s easy-listening fare as LP's designed ...

Veruca Salt: American Thighs (Minty Fresh/DGC; CD and cassette)

Review by Holly Gleason, The New York Times, 19 February 1995

THE ONLY buzz louder than the feedback-laden guitars on Veruca Salt's American Thighs is the hype surrounding the Chicago-based foursome. This alternative rock group is ...

Graham Nash: A Technology to Teach the Children Well

Interview by Charles Bermant, The New York Times, 13 March 1995

IN THE INFORMATION age, powerful technology without compelling content is an empty experience indeed. This realization by the singer Graham Nash led to his partnership ...

Chris Whitley: A Latter-Day Folkie Gets Noisy

Profile and Interview by Tony Scherman, The New York Times, 26 March 1995

THE ROCKER TODAY whose music evokes Jimi Hendrix's splendid noise more powerfully than anyone else's is Chris Whitley – an improbable claim, given Mr. Whitley's ...

Linda Ronstadt: Feels Like Home (Elektra; CD and cassette)

Review by Holly Gleason, The New York Times, 9 April 1995

Linda Ronstadt Comes Full Circle ...

Stephin Merritt: Stephen Merritt: Bubble Gum With a Punk Attitude

Essay by Eric Weisbard, The New York Times, 21 May 1995

TO STEPHIN MERRITT, one of alternative rock's newest cult figures, Top 40 jingles are purer music than any punk. Yet it's punk fans who have ...

Massive Attack, Portishead, Tricky: Trip Hop: Another City, Another New Sound

Report by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 28 May 1995

POP GROUPS hate being identified as part of a scene centred on a city. But if there's one thing bands resent even more, it is ...

Naughty by Nature: Poverty's Paradise (Tommy Boy; CD and cassette)

Review by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 16 July 1995

PERHAPS THE biggest crime a hip-hop act can commit is to go pop, to soften its sound to achieve mass appeal. Over the course of ...

2 Bad Mice, 4 Hero, Dillinja, DJ Hype, Foul Play, Omni Trio, Roni Size and Reprazent: Will Jungle Be the Next Craze From Britain?

Report by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 6 August 1995

JUNGLE – A FRENETIC, fiercely percussive dance sound made using samples and computers – is the most exciting musical movement to emerge from Britain since ...

Terence Trent D'Arby: Not Just a Comeback. A Reinvention.

Interview by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 13 August 1995

TERENCE TRENT D'Arby is explaining, for what may be the umpteenth time, why he lopped off his dreadlocks in favor of a close-cropped peroxide coif. ...

Blur, Oasis: Battle of the Bands — Old Turf, New Combatants

Overview by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 22 October 1995

RIGHT NOW, the British music scene is convulsed with patriotic fervor. For the first time in over a decade, young British guitar bands are penetrating ...

Rancid: What's In A Mohawk?

Report and Interview by RJ Smith, The New York Times, 28 January 1996

EVEN FOR A break-all-the-rules punk rock band, some rules still apply. It's 10 minutes to stage, and the members of Rancid are sitting in their ...

Babyface, D'Angelo, Marvin Gaye, Maxwell, Omar, The Tony Rich Project: Young Crooners Learn The Subtle Art of Seduction

Report by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 7 April 1996

A QUIET revolution is at hand in urban music. Gone is the boasting about the girl you seduced last night and can't remember today. These ...

The Fugees: With Help From Roberta Flack, The Fugees Are Redefining Rap

Interview by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 26 May 1996

IT'S SEVERAL HOURS BEFORE the start of the recent Fugees show here at the Irvine Auditorium on the University of Pennsylvania campus, and the rap ...

Bikini Kill, Mecca Normal, Sleater-Kinney, Team Dresch, Tribe 8: Riot Grrrl Returns, With a Slightly Softer Roar

Comment by Evelyn McDonnell, The New York Times, 2 June 1996

AT THE HEART of feminism lies the belief in self-determination: women should define their own identities. One recent expression of that tenet can be found ...

Strolling Down Punk-Rock Lane: Legs McNeil

Profile and Interview by Ira Robbins, The New York Times, 7 July 1996

THE CLASS OF 1976 held a reunion in the lobby of the Gershwin Hotel late last month. While inspecting a photography exhibition documenting their youth, ...

George Clinton, Punk-Funk All Stars: George Clinton, the Reigning Hippie of Funk

Profile by Amy Linden, The New York Times, 27 October 1996

WHEN JERRY Garcia died last year and the Grateful Dead disbanded shortly thereafter, the question arose as to who would inherit the band's legacy of ...

The Beatles, Paul McCartney: He May Be Sir Paul, But He's Still a Beatle

Interview by Bob Spitz, The New York Times, 25 May 1997

ON A RECENT afternoon in the kitchen of a quaint 17th-century mill house overlooking the English Channel, there was a sense of eventfulness. The room ...

Hal Blaine, Earl Palmer: A Vote for the Hired Guns of Rock-and-Roll

Comment by Tony Scherman, The New York Times, 26 July 1998

EVER SINCE the Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame gave itself the ticklish job of anointing a rock-and-roll pantheon, one of its stated goals has been to ...

Robert Johnson: Demythologizing Robert Johnson: Chipping Away at the Myths That Encrust a Blues Legend

Essay by Tony Scherman, The New York Times, 20 September 1998

ALTHOUGH THE great blues singer and guitarist Robert Johnson died 60 years ago, swallowed up at 27 by the rural Mississippi demiworld of juke joints ...

Taj Mahal: In Progress and Motion (Columbia/Legacy)

Review by Tony Scherman, The New York Times, 29 November 1998

EMERGING IN THE late '60s as an anomaly – one of the few young black musicians to embrace the folk-blues revival – Taj Mahal flirted ...

Paul Oakenfold, Paul van Dyk: Trance: New Invader on the Dance Floor

Report by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 29 November 1998

THE ESPERANTO of electronic dance music, trance is probably the most popular rave sound in the world. Although this kinetic, hypnotic music has maintained a ...

Paul Oakenfold, Paul van Dyk: Trance: New Invader on the Dance Floor

Report by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 29 November 1998

THE ESPERANTO of electronic dance music, trance is probably the most popular rave sound in the world. Although this kinetic, hypnotic music has maintained a ...

Geoff Muldaur: The Secret Handshake

Review by Tony Scherman, The New York Times, 13 December 1998

"THE WHITE MAN cannot vocal the blues,'' said the blues singer Muddy Waters with grave finality, and his maxim has only rarely been disproved. ...

The Kinks Online

Guide by Charles Bermant, The New York Times, 17 December 1998

THE KINKS ARE the only major British Invasion group aside from the Rolling Stones to continue to perform and record, and, like many musicians, have ...

Fatboy Slim, Lo Fidelity Allstars: Big Beat: Dance Music From England With a Dark Side

Report by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 7 March 1999

BIG BEAT, a boisterous hybrid of hip-hop and house music, is currently the most popular dance style in Britain. ...

Fatboy Slim: Electronica Goes Straight To Ubiquity

Report and Interview by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 6 June 1999

THE USUAL trajectory for a new form of pop music is from underground sound to mainstream omnipresence, followed by eventual banalization as the style filters ...

Smart, Lyrical, Even Genteel, But Is It Rock?

Essay by Eric Weisbard, The New York Times, 1 August 1999

FOR ONE breed of rock fan, last year's most important album was probably Lucinda Williams's Car Wheels on a Gravel Road, a dozen perfectly turned ...

Missy Elliott, Timbaland: Timbaland and Missy Elliott: Partners in the Engine Room of Rap

Comment by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 1 August 1999

POP-MUSIC history tends to focus on glamorous vocalists and visionary songwriters, but the evolution of black pop is another story: it's as much about changes ...

Puff Daddy: It Isn't Easy Being a Superman

Comment by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 10 October 1999

A FEW SONGS into Forever, the recently released second album by the rapper-producer-entrepreneur Puff Daddy, there is a skit about people phoning the Player-Haters Anonymous ...

The Chemical Brothers: Warhol: The Herald Of Sampling

Comment by Tony Scherman, The New York Times, 7 November 1999

MENTION ANDY Warhol's relationship to pop music, and the first name to crop up will be that of the Velvet Underground, the band Warhol championed ...

DMX, Eve: Family Values in the Rap Business: Ruff Ryders, Cash Money and co.

Report by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 12 March 2000

WHEN THE RAPPER DMX accepted a trophy for best R&B album at the Billboard Music Awards last year, he took the stage flanked by a ...

Mark O'Connor: Fiddling While the Old Barriers Burn

Profile by Tony Scherman, The New York Times, 2 April 2000

WHEN THE cellist Yo-Yo Ma, the bassist Edgar Meyer and the violinist Mark O'Connor take the stage on Wednesday at Avery Fisher Hall to play ...

Pop in the 90's: Everything for Everyone

Essay by Eric Weisbard, The New York Times, 30 April 2000

GEORGE STRAIT is a middle-aged country singer with an easy grin about him; even his boxed sets go platinum. Ice Cube is an intense rapper ...

Bill Monroe: Before Bluegrass, Bill Monroe Was Already a Star

Retrospective by Tony Scherman, The New York Times, July 2000

SO CLOSELY IS the late Bill Monroe identified with his musical creation, bluegrass, that it's almost as if man and music called each other into ...

Limp Bizkit: Among the Mooks

Report and Interview by RJ Smith, The New York Times, 6 August 2000

As entertainment entrepreneurs align the fantasy lands of rap, rock, wrestling and pornography, a generation of fans grows ever more brutish. ...

Strike the Band: Pop Music Without Musicians

Report and Interview by Tony Scherman, The New York Times, 10 February 2001

IN THE 1950s and '60s, the recording studio became an instrument. From its humble origins documenting live performances, the studio turned into a music-maker itself, ...

Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes From the American Indie Underground 1981-1991 By Michael Azerrad. (Little, Brown & Company. $25.95)

Book Review by Eric Weisbard, The New York Times, 12 August 2001

WHEN JOEY Ramone died this past April, the flood of appreciations must have surprised casual music fans. The Ramones, quintessential 1970's punks, had never sold ...

Adult, Fischerspooner: The '70s are so '90's: The '80s are the thing now

Report and Interview by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 5 May 2002

AND NOW, the '80s. It was probably inevitable. The pop music and fashion industries depend on recycling their own history, and the retro styles of ...

Radio Patter From the Past: Vintage DJs Rock On

Essay by Marc Weingarten, The New York Times, 9 May 2002

THE DISC jockey's voice, oddly compelling, comes booming out of the computer speakers as if shot from a cannon. ...

At Indie Music Shop, A Guide via MP3s

Report by Marc Weingarten, The New York Times, 16 May 2002

...

Grateful Dead: Dennis McNally: A Long Strange Trip – The inside history of the Grateful Dead (Broadway Books)

Book Review by Will Hermes, The New York Times, 25 August 2002

Do Not Speak Ill of the Dead ...

Ms Dynamite, So Solid Crew, The Streets: The Streets: The British Can't Rap, Haven't You Heard?

Overview by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 20 October 2002

THE BRITISH have always had a flair for taking black American music, giving it a twist and then exporting it back, stylishly repackaged. Blues, R&B, ...

Faith Hill: Redrawing Country's Borders

Interview by James Hunter, The New York Times, 24 November 2002

IN 1999, THE Mississippi-born country singer Faith Hill released 'Breathe', and it sold more than eight million copies. Country music purists were put off by ...

The Advantage: Resurrecting the Riffs, A Nintendo Rock Band

Profile and Interview by Marc Weingarten, The New York Times, 29 April 2004

AS A YOUNG fan of Nintendo video games and an aspiring musician in Nevada City, Calif., Spencer Seim spent a lot of time in his ...

The Chemical Brothers, Daft Punk: The Turn Away from the Turntable: Daft Punk and the Chemical Brothers

Report by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 23 January 2005

IN THE FIRST months of 2005, two of electronic dance music's biggest bands will release what are generally referred to as long-awaited albums. ...

Emmanuel Jal: Straight Out of Sudan: A Child Soldier Raps

Interview by Will Hermes, The New York Times, 2 October 2005

THE CONSENSUS among American rappers may be that happiness, as John Lennon once sang, is a warm gun, but Emmanuel Jal is more ambivalent on ...

Leonard Cohen's Troubles May Be a Theme Come True

Report by Marc Weingarten, The New York Times, 6 October 2005

Betrayal and bitterness have been running themes in Leonard Cohen's work ever since Songs of Leonard Cohen, the Canadian singer-songwriter's debut album, appeared in 1968. ...

Sinéad O'Connor, Liz Phair: Playing Against Type: When Musicians Change, They Risk Alienating Fans

Report and Interview by Will Hermes, The New York Times, 17 October 2005

WHEN JOHNNY CASH returned to the spotlight in 1994 with American Recordings, the first in a series of records that presented him as a folkie ...

Dan Zanes: The Making of the Next MTV Generation

Report and Interview by Will Hermes, The New York Times, 23 October 2005

TWENTY YEARS AGO, when Dan Zanes fronted the punky roots-rock band the Del Fuegos, MTV was changing the business of rock 'n' roll. He has ...

Kate Bush: Doesn't Tour, Hates Attention, Likes Home

Interview by Will Hermes, The New York Times, 30 October 2005

POP MUSIC has seen a lot of '80s musicians angling for a second act lately — the Pixies, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, among others. Partly ...

Nik Cohn: Triksta – Life and Death and New Orleans Rap

Book Review by Will Hermes, The New York Times, 4 December 2005

The Rap Before the Rain ...

Rock Fans, Sit Back, Relax, Enjoy the Show

Comment by Marc Weingarten, The New York Times, 24 January 2006

IN THIS digital age of expanding leisure options, some old-school ideas still have staying power.  ...

Bruce Springsteen's take on classic folk

Interview by Will Hermes, The New York Times, 18 April 2006

ASBURY PARK, New Jersey — On a bright, brisk April afternoon in one of America's most famous faded seaside resorts, a band is playing in ...

The Incredible Bongo Band, DJ Kool Herc: All Rise for the National Anthem of Hip-Hop

Retrospective by Will Hermes, The New York Times, 29 October 2006

THIS IS A story about a nearly forgotten album and the birth of hip-hop music. Like many good hip-hop tales, and pop yarns in general, ...

Daft Punk, Justice: Electronica that Rocks, à la Française

Report and Interview by Will Hermes, The New York Times, 1 July 2007

ONE OF THE most blogged-about sets at this year's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Southern California took place on a stage dominated by ...

Joy Division: Music to Brood by, Desolate and Stark

Retrospective by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 7 October 2007

THE MYSTIQUE surrounding Joy Division has always been way out of proportion to its record sales. Far bigger bands, like the Clash and Pink Floyd, ...

Rocking Cincinnati's R&B Cradle

Retrospective and Interview by RJ Smith, The New York Times, 23 January 2009

A CROWD GATHERS around crumbling walls that are a small evolutionary step up from a miserable pile of bricks. The facade leaks water, and masonry ...

The Dead Weather, Jack White: Music, Label, Retail: Jack White's Vertical Integration

Report and Interview by Alan Light, The New York Times, 12 March 2009

JACK WHITE, the meticulous frontman of the color-coordinated White Stripes, has always been known for his attention to detail. So it was no surprise to ...

Laurie Anderson: Electronic Expressions in the Service of the Soul

Profile and Interview by Will Hermes, The New York Times, 25 June 2010

LAURIE ANDERSON was home for a few hours last month — a rare occurrence. This musician and multi-media artist had returned from Poland, where she ...

Paul Butterfield Blues Band, The Doors, Bob Dylan: Jac Holzman: Indie-Label Folkie to Rock Patriarch

Retrospective and Interview by Fred Goodman, The New York Times, 4 March 2011

JAC HOLZMAN, the 79-year-old founder and former chairman of Elektra Records, might be expected to rest on his laurels. Yet Mr. Holzman, who will be ...

The Beatles: Twist and Shout

Retrospective by Mark Rozzo, The New York Times, 25 March 2011

IN APRIL OF 1961, an English art-school screw-up and musician named John Lennon stepped into a doorway in the St. Pauli neighborhood of Hamburg, Germany, ...

Ellen Willis: Out Of The Vinyl Deeps – Ellen Willis on Rock Music (University of Minnesota Press)

Book Review by Evelyn McDonnell, The New York Times, 10 June 2011

WOODSTOCK WAS A RIP-OFF. Creedence Clearwater Revival eclipsed the Rolling Stones. Bob Dylan struggled with identity. Janis Joplin "was not so much a victim as ...

The Songs of Now Sound a Lot Like Then

Comment by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 15 July 2011

ONCE POP MUSIC was something by which you could tell the decade, or even the year. But listening to the radio nowadays is disorienting, if ...

"Retromania"

Comment by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 12 August 2011

1: 'NOW' POP WILL REPEAT ITSELF Museums, Reunions, Rock Docs, Re-enactments ...

The Beatles on the Beach

Retrospective by Mark Rozzo, The New York Times, 2 September 2011

ON SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1963, the Beatles played Memorial Hall in Northwich, England — the concert poster described them as "Hit recorders of 'Please, Please ...

Grimes, Laurel Halo, Maria Minerva, Stellar OM Source: Breaking Through the Synth Barrier

Report and Interview by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 7 October 2011

SUDDENLY IT SEEMS there are a lot more women twiddling those knobs than ever before. ...

Nik Cohn: Fever Dream

Profile and Interview by Mark Rozzo, The New York Times, 4 December 2011

BARELY A MONTH after his 22nd birthday, the British reporter, novelist and pop critic Nik Cohn hunkered down in a cottage in Connemara, on Ireland's ...

Ke$ha: Dancing Up a Storm but Dying to Rock

Profile and Interview by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 23 November 2012

LOS ANGELES – At the Third Encore rehearsal studio in North Hollywood, there's a wall decorated with photographs of clients who've prepared there for tours, ...

David Bowie: The Singer Who Fell to Earth

Retrospective and Interview by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 6 March 2013

ON 'THE STARS (ARE OUT TONIGHT)', the new single from David Bowie's comeback album, The Next Day, one line jumps out: "We will never be ...

Daft Punk: Almost Human

Interview by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 19 May 2013

THOMAS BANGALTER, half of the influential French dance-music act Daft Punk, has a house high in the Hollywood Hills here. He and his musical partner, ...

The Beatles: Mark Lewisohn: Tune In: The Beatles – All These Years, Volume 1

Book Review by Tim Riley, The New York Times, 6 December 2013

APPROACHES TO retelling the Beatles' story slice in two distinct directions: narrow or wide. Some authors choose a single figure and bore down deep, which ...

David Bowie, Freddie Mercury: Growing Up Gay to a Glam Rock soundtrack

Memoir by Jim Farber, The New York Times, 3 November 2016

Freddie Mercury, David Bowie and Alice Cooper send signals to a semi-closeted gay teen in the '70s. ...

Stephen Malkmus Doesn't Think He Was a Jerk

Interview by Rob Tannenbaum, The New York Times, 14 May 2018

"I HATE BEING TAN," Stephen Malkmus said almost immediately, standing in the lobby of a Midtown hotel. His olive complexion, the unwanted result of a ...

Lydia Lunch's Infinite Rebellion

Profile and Interview by Jim Farber, The New York Times, 28 June 2021

FOR NEARLY two hours on a recent afternoon, Lydia Lunch sat in her bright Brooklyn apartment and spoke with bracing speed, and at an alarming ...

Overlooked No More: Ruth Polsky, Who Shaped New York's Music Scene

Retrospective by Rachel Felder, The New York Times, 18 November 2021

She booked concerts at influential nightclubs in the 1980s, bringing exposure to up-and-coming artists like the Smiths and New Order. ...

Dry Cleaning: It's Spoken Rock 'n' Roll, but We Like It

Interview by Simon Reynolds, The New York Times, 14 October 2022

The British rock band's distinctive sound comes from the vocalist Florence Shaw's carefully delivered observations that float somewhere between stand-up, poetry and comedy. ...

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