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No Sophomore Slump! Four Successful Follow-Ups To Spectacular Debut Records
JCE
No Sophomore Slump! Four Successful Follow-Ups To Spectacular Debut Records
JCE

Great Second Records from some of our favorite bands.

JCE
In Memoriam - Rick Derringer 1947-2025
Ricki C.
In Memoriam - Rick Derringer 1947-2025
Ricki C.

Rick Derringer 1947-2025, RIP.

Ricki C.
Will AC/DC Be Playing Their Final American Show In Cleveland?
Colin Gawel
Will AC/DC Be Playing Their Final American Show In Cleveland?
Colin Gawel

Pencil Storm publisher Colin Gawel is off to see AC/DC this Wednesday. We link back to some of our favorite P/S Angus & company blogs.

Colin Gawel
A Memorial Day Tribute To Musicians Passed
Jim Johnson
A Memorial Day Tribute To Musicians Passed
Jim Johnson

A Memorial Day Tribute from Jim Johnson, to musicians we have lost.

Jim Johnson
E-Mail Journalism: Jim Johnson, Colin & Ricki C. Discuss New Rock & Roll Reads
Ricki C.
E-Mail Journalism: Jim Johnson, Colin & Ricki C. Discuss New Rock & Roll Reads
Ricki C.

In this edition of E-Mail Journalism - New Rock Reads by Mike Campbell and Peter Wolf.

Ricki C.
NBA Conference Finals Preview
Ben Galli
NBA Conference Finals Preview
Ben Galli
Ben Galli
Pete Townshend is Turning 80. Here Are My Top 10 Townshend Solo Songs
David Martin
Pete Townshend is Turning 80. Here Are My Top 10 Townshend Solo Songs
David Martin

David Martin ranks his ten favorite Pete Townsend solo tunes.

David Martin
L.A. Guns - New Record and Live Show Review
JCE
L.A. Guns - New Record and Live Show Review
JCE

New record & live review of L.A. Guns by our Man in Virginia, JCE.

JCE
World Premiere! Newly unearthed Clashback live in Ypsilanti video from 2001!
Jeremy Porter
World Premiere! Newly unearthed Clashback live in Ypsilanti video from 2001!
Jeremy Porter

Jeremy Porter shares a recently unearthed video of his all-Clash cover band CLASHBACK from 2001!

Jeremy Porter
In Memoriam: Mike Peters of The Alarm
JCE
In Memoriam: Mike Peters of The Alarm
JCE

Mike Peters, RIP.

JCE
Ric's Quick Picks, part three - The Hollywood Stars Make KISS and Alice Cooper Look WEAK!
Ricki C.
Ric's Quick Picks, part three - The Hollywood Stars Make KISS and Alice Cooper Look WEAK!
Ricki C.

Part The Third of Ric’s Quick Picks for April - The Hollywood Stars Make KISS and Alice Cooper Look WEAK!

Ricki C.
RIP Roy Thomas Baker + The Greatest Debut Records Of All Time
Colin Gawel
RIP Roy Thomas Baker + The Greatest Debut Records Of All Time
Colin Gawel

Colin remembers producer Roy Thomas Baker and muses on some of the greatest debut records in Rock History.

Colin Gawel
NBA Playoffs First Round Extravaganza
Ben Galli
NBA Playoffs First Round Extravaganza
Ben Galli

Pencil Storm’s resident NBA expert - Ben Galli - on the first round of the Playoffs.

Ben Galli
Ric's Quick Picks, part two - The Top Five Songs (Other Than Those by The Neighborhoods) Out of Boston, MA. 1976-1986 That You've Never Heard
Ricki C.
Ric's Quick Picks, part two - The Top Five Songs (Other Than Those by The Neighborhoods) Out of Boston, MA. 1976-1986 That You've Never Heard
Ricki C.

Part Two of Ric’s Quick Picks for April - The Top Five Songs Out of Boston, MA. 1976-1986.

Ricki C.
In Memoriam: Clem Burke
Jeremy Porter
In Memoriam: Clem Burke
Jeremy Porter

Jeremy Porter remembers Blondie drummer Clem Burke via an anecdote from Descendents’ Bill Stevenson.

Jeremy Porter
The Grand Soiree: A Benefit For Bob Sauls / Natalie's / Thursday, April 10th
Jim Johnson
The Grand Soiree: A Benefit For Bob Sauls / Natalie's / Thursday, April 10th
Jim Johnson

Details on the incredible multi-act Benefit show for Bob Sauls at Natalie’s this Thursday.

Jim Johnson
Ric's Quick Picks, part one - Great Cover Versions of Rock & Roll Tunes
Ricki C.
Ric's Quick Picks, part one - Great Cover Versions of Rock & Roll Tunes
Ricki C.

Part one of Ric’s Quick Picks for April, Great Cover Versions of Rock & Roll Tunes.

Ricki C.
Jeremy Porter - Minnesota to Massachusetts Tour Announcement
GTG Records
Jeremy Porter - Minnesota to Massachusetts Tour Announcement
GTG Records

GTG Records shares some details about the upcoming Jeremy Porter - Minnesota to Massachucetts Solo-Acoustic Tour

GTG Records
E-Mail Journalism: The Pencil Storm Editorial Board Discusses Yacht Rock (Huh?)
The Pencil Storm Editorial Board
E-Mail Journalism: The Pencil Storm Editorial Board Discusses Yacht Rock (Huh?)
The Pencil Storm Editorial Board

This week’s SNS - Grown men jawing about the rock & roll; today’s subject, Yacht Rock.

The Pencil Storm Editorial Board
My Facebook Page Was Hacked And Deleted. Also - The Best Kinks Story Ever
Colin Gawel
My Facebook Page Was Hacked And Deleted. Also - The Best Kinks Story Ever
Colin Gawel

Colin lost his Facebook page and read the best Kinks story ever.

Colin Gawel
Oh Canada! A Salute To Our Friendly Northern Neighbors
The Pencil Storm Editorial Board
Oh Canada! A Salute To Our Friendly Northern Neighbors
The Pencil Storm Editorial Board

The P/S Editorial Board waxes musical and political (but mostly musical) about our Canadian brothers & sisters.

The Pencil Storm Editorial Board
Ohio County Trippin' - Putnam County - "Snow Going"
Nick Taggart
Ohio County Trippin' - Putnam County - "Snow Going"
Nick Taggart

Nick Taggart continues his quest to visit all 88 counties in Ohio with a trip to Putnam County.

Nick Taggart

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