RECORD REVIEW: Ace Frehley "Space Invader"

ACE FREHLEYSpace InvaderEntertainment One Music  _____________________Hey, smell that? That's the distinctive aroma of burning wig fibers and grease paint. Yep, must be the "Simmons brothers" fuming over beingspanked by their much-maligned former bandmate._____________________Simply put, Ace Frehley has created some of the greatest rock music ever. He's also produced...

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CONCERT REVIEW: Rock 'N' Blues Fest - "A Tribute to Johnny Winter" / Melbourne, FL / 8.13.14 (Guest Post)

ROCK 'N' BLUES FEST- A Tribute to Johnny Winter -w/ Edgar Winter Vanilla Fudge / Peter Rivera Kim SimmondsKing Center / Melbourne, FL / 8.13.14    _____________________________ Michelle Wilson returns with another front row concert review. I really wish I had seen this one.___________________________________The recent passing of legendary guitar virtuoso, Johnny Winter, was a devastating...

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THE TOP 13 GREATEST RECORDS OF THE 2000s

THE TOP 13 GREATESTRECORDS OF THE 2000sI've written extensivelythis year — looking backand revisiting events,movies and music ofthe '60s, '70s, '80s and '90s. But today, it's allabout the iGeneration._____________________________I recall having a conversation with a particular famous rock star while driving up the Florida coast several years ago. As we headed to our favorite beachside Mexican restaurant, we discussed the various changes...

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DVD REVIEW: MUSCLE SHOALS (Guest Post)

MUSCLE SHOALSMagnolia Pictures(2013)     ____________________________________Michelle Wilson returns withan insightful screen review.THIS one, I gotta see!____________________________________Muscle Shoals, Alabama likely would have been the last place in the world for the birth of not one, but two iconic recording studios. This sleepy little area on the shores of the Tennessee River encompasses a “magic” all its own, and “it’s like...

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