This documentary explores the evolution of the Beat Generation to the ʼ60s counterculture in England—an underground revolution sparked by LSD and led by Paul McCartney and the Beatles. With innovative … Read more
Band reunions usually turn out one of two ways: either awash in nostalgia or a striking reminder of how good they once were. However, in terms of reunions’ ability to … Read more
In 1965, young filmmaker Peter Whitehead, along with music entrepreneur and then-manager Andrew Loog Oldham, set out to chronicle the Rolling Stones on tour. Handheld, black-and-white cinematography (later made fashionable … Read more
Soul singer Solomon Burke grew up listening to Philadelphia shout bands that made joyful, healing church music loud enough to be heard in Heaven. He had a trumpet-like brightness in … Read more
Filmed in Seattle during the triumphant Wings Over the World Tour in ’75 and ’76, Rockshow seizes the hysteria and presents Paul McCartney as he hasn’t been since: playing his … Read more
Sharp-eyed album liner-note readers might recognize UK piano whiz Neil Cowley from his work with funk bands such as the Brand New Heavies and as the featured keyboardist on both … Read more
The struggles of record labels and artists throughout the peer-to-peer file sharing explosion have been well documented, but we know very little about those on the front lines of this … Read more
Whether or not the Eagles are your thing, their mark on American rock ‘n’ roll is undeniable. Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 is one of the best-selling albums of all time, and here … Read more
As a rule, I tend to steer clear of “band documentaries,” especially when they’re made without the artists or their music. Color Me Obsessed is different, though. After taking a … Read more
Deadheads have long regarded New York City shows to be among the band’s finest. Filmed during a 1980 stint at Radio City Music Hall, the newly reissued Dead Ahead is … Read more
