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In Memoriam: Mick Ralphs 1944-2025
Ricki C.
In Memoriam: Mick Ralphs 1944-2025
Ricki C.

R.I.P. Mick Ralphs 1944-2025, lead guitarist Mott The Hoople and Bad Company.

Ricki C.
How Well Do My Past Records of the Year Stand Up Now?
JCE
How Well Do My Past Records of the Year Stand Up Now?
JCE

Our man JCE re-dwells on his past picks for Record Of The Year.

JCE
Willie Phoenix and Watershed to Play Comfest Back to Back Friday, June 27th
Ricki C.
Willie Phoenix and Watershed to Play Comfest Back to Back Friday, June 27th
Ricki C.

Comfest takes center stage in Columbus next weekend; Willie Phoenix and Watershed close out Friday night on the Main Stage.

Ricki C.
Jeremy Porter - Minnesota to Massachusetts Road Blog Recap
Jeremy Porter
Jeremy Porter - Minnesota to Massachusetts Road Blog Recap
Jeremy Porter

Jeremy Porter’s Spring 2025 Minnesota to Massachusetts Tour Blog summary

Jeremy Porter
My Day with Brian Wilson by Dan Cochran
Guest User
My Day with Brian Wilson by Dan Cochran
Guest User

Dan Cochran remembers the day the day he spent with Brian Wilson while working for the Beach Boys.

Guest User
In Memoriam: Sly Stone 1943-2025
Ricki C.
In Memoriam: Sly Stone 1943-2025
Ricki C.

Pencil Storm says goodnight & goodbye to Sly.

Ricki C.
Catching Up With Colin - June 2025
Colin Gawel
Catching Up With Colin - June 2025
Colin Gawel

Colin with thoughts on AC/DC, Sgt. Pepper’s and Badfinger, plus news on Watershed at Comfest and Natalie’s.

Colin Gawel
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

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