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Vol III, Issue 3 – Mr. Make Believe (01 Feb 2018)

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For the love of rock

Vol III, Issue 3 – Mr. Make Believe (01 Feb 2018)

 

 

Name of song– Mr. Make Believe

Singer- Gene Simmons

Album- Gene Simmons

Writer– Gene Simmons

Release year– 1978

Similar artists– Kiss, Alice Cooper, David Lee Roth, Motley Crue, Quiet Riot

 

Mr. Make Believe

Reviewers- Bikash Shrestha/Nirab Kayastha

KISS is a hard rock band whose fame in the seventies and early eighties remained unparalleled. They have numerous hot numbers to their credits and are well loved by rock fans all over the world. Formed by Paul Stanley (Rhythm guitars/vocals), Gene Simmons (Bass guitars/vocals), Ace Frehley (Lead guitars/vocals) and Pete Criss (Drums/vocals) in New York in 1973, they were an amazing band with incredible hit numbers, extraordinary face painting make ups and elaborate stage shows. In 1978, they were at the commercial peak of their career, with 4 platinum albums just under two years. During this era, they ventured out for something extra-ordinary. All the 4 members released 4 solo albums under the name KISS, with similar album covers, with no artists contributing any to the other. This was perhaps their method of easing the tensions among the members, to showcase their own creativity; or maybe it was a very attractive market ploy. Whatever, all the albums were successful and consolidated KISS’s success further.

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For the love of rock Vol III, Issue 2 – Crazy love (15 Jan 2018)

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Vol III, Issue 2 – Crazy love (15 Jan 2018)
Name of song- Crazy love
Band- Poco
Album- Legend
Writer- Rusty Young
Release year- 1978
Peak chart positions
# 1  – Adult Contemporary Chart
# 15 – Canadian Charts
# 17 – Billboard Hot 100
# 73 – Australian Charts
Similar artists- Dave Mason, The Eagles, Dan Fogelberg, Loggins & MessinaCrazy love
Reviewers- Bikash Shrestha/Nirab Kayastha
Poco might sound odd to many rock fans, but they were the pioneers who paved the pathway for a completely entire genre – Country Rock in the early seventies. Yes, The Eagles were the brand of Country Rock, but it was Poco who began the journey of Country Rock. Founded after the break up of Buffalo Springfield in 1968, Poco comprised of Riche Furay (Vocals and Rhythm guitar), Jim Messina (Lead Guitar and Vocals), Rusty Young (Pedal steel guitar and vocals), Randy Meisner (Bass and Vocals) and George Grantham (Drums and vocals). They were initially named Pogo (Pogo comic strip character) but changed it to Poco after the Pogo creator Walt Kelly threatened to sue over the name. Despite various line up changes, they have been touring till present and have had numerous hit numbers to their credit.

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Vol III, Issue 1 – Weekend love (01 Jan 2018)

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Vol III, Issue 1 – Weekend love (01 Jan 2018)

 

 Name of song– Weekend love

Band- Golden Earring

Album- No Promises……No Debts

Writers– Gerrittsen, Hey, Kooymans and Zuiderwijk

Release year– 1979

Similar artists– Sweet, Styx, Boston, Heart, Uriah Heep

Weekend love

Reviewers- Bikash Shrestha/Nirab Kayastha

Golden Earring must be one of the best known rock bands to have emerged from Holland. For some rockers, they might have sounded strange, but definitely, they are one of the underrated bands of the yesteryears. Formed in 1961 as “The Golden Earrings” by Rinus Gerritsen, George Kooymans, Barry Hay and Cesar Zuiderwijk,  they were subsequently named “Golden Earring” after dropping “The” in 1967 and “s” in 1969. Despite various musicians coming and going, they have had a long career, with numerous hit singles and more than 25 albums to their name. Their most famous numbers include “Radar love”, “Twilight Zone”, “When the lady smile” to name a few. And they are going strong even today.

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Vol II, Issue 22 – Had to fall in love (15 Dec 2017)

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Vol II, Issue 22 – Had to fall in love (15 Dec 2017)

 

 Name of song– Had to fall in love

Band- The Moody Blues

Album- Octave

Writer– Justin Hayward

Release year– 1978

Similar artists– Traffic, Procol Harum, Foghat, Jethro Tull, Wishbone Ash

Had to fall in love

Reviewers- Bikash Shrestha/Nirab Kayastha

Formed in Birmingham in England in 1964, The Moody Blues are considered the pioneers of progressive rock. Their album “Days Of Future Passed”, produced in 1967, is considered as one of the first concept albums. They have a distinctive sound blending guitar, with mellotron, organs as well as harmonica. The lead vocalist/guitarist Justin Hayward is well respected in his field and has been bestowed with numerous awards for his contribution to music. With multiple hit numbers like “Tuesday afternoon”, “Nights in white satin”, the band has been going strong even today with various line up changes.

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Vol II, Issue 21 – Feel like makin’ love (01 Dec 2017)

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Vol II, Issue 21 – Feel like makin’ love (01 Dec 2017)

 

Name of song– Feel like makin’ love

Band- Bad Company

Album- Straight Shooter

Writers– Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs

Release year– 1975

Peak chart positions-

# 2 – New Zealand Singles Chart

# 5 – Canadian RPM Top Singles

# 10 – US Billboard Hot 100

# 20 – UK Singles Chart

# 78 – VH1 Best hard Rock Song Of All Time

Similar artists– Free, Ted Nugent, Foghat, Montrose, Grand Funk Railroad, Peter Frampton

 

Feel like makin’ love

Reviewers- Bikash Shrestha/Nirab Kayastha

Well, Bad Company does not require any introduction to a classic rock fan. They are the staple classic rock acts. Formed in 1973 in London as the offshoots of “Free” (Paul Rodgers-vocals and Simon Kirke-drummer), “Mott The Hopple” (Mick Ralphs-guitars) and “King Crimson” (Boz Burrell-bass), the tetra pack superstars could not go wrong. And the powerful group was famously being managed by Peter Grant, then the manager of led Zeppelin. With their debut album in 1974, and subsequent albums, they got everything what a rock group would have desired for. Their first 3 consecutive albums reached top five in the album charts both in UK and US. With various line-up changes, they are active even today. No doubt, when it comes to classic rock, they are the names to be mentioned always.

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