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Song Spotlight: Taken Down Below By John Elefante’s Mastedon
Many rock music fans know singer/songwriter John Elefante primarily for his work with the band Kansas. Elefante fronted the band from 1982 to 1984. His role included lead vocalist, songwriter and keyboard player. I am a big fan of the two albums, Vinyl Confessions (1982) and Drastic Measures (1983), that he recorded with Kansas. After … Continue reading Song Spotlight: Taken Down Below By John Elefante’s Mastedon
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Song Spotlight: Throw Me Down By Kerry Livgren
Solo careers are an interesting aspect of the music industry. As a member of a band a singer/musician/songwriter may experience a great deal of success. Once that same member launches a solo career it truly is a crapshoot. There are many examples of solo career success stories including Phil Collins, Sting and Don Henley. But … Continue reading Song Spotlight: Throw Me Down By Kerry Livgren
Album Spotlight: The Mission By Styx
The latest album by Styx, The Mission, have been out for about two months now. The Mission is an album that was LONG overdue. After spending some time with this great album, here are a few thoughts. I will be totally honest, I did not think the band had it in them to produce new … Continue reading Album Spotlight: The Mission By Styx
My A To Z Music Challenge: Letter S – Shadow Gallery
What do you do if you have a divided musical heart? Half of you has a love for 1970's progressive rock and the other half heavy metal of the 1980's and 1990's. The solution is an easy one. You form the progressive metal band Shadow Gallery and equally indulge both sides of your divided heart. … Continue reading My A To Z Music Challenge: Letter S – Shadow Gallery
My A To Z Music Challenge: Letter N – Navigator
I absolutely love Navigator! I can not say enough positive things about this American progressive rock band. Their musical heart is planted firmly in 1970's progressive rock. But their sound and approach are thoroughly modern. https://youtu.be/-agLIYGweZg Formed in 1998 Navigator currently has released three albums of high quality progressive rock. The band's debut album, reEvolutionone, … Continue reading My A To Z Music Challenge: Letter N – Navigator
