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Sonic Gems: Fleetwood Mac – Then Play On
Formed in 1967, the British American rock band, Fleetwood Mac formed in London and went on to sell more than 100 million records worldwide. In 1998, members of the band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. … Continue reading
Sonic Gems: Ramones – Ramones
Formed in 1974 Forest Hills, Queens, the Ramones are often cited as the first definitive punk rock band. While only attaining a modicum of commercial success, there can be no argument as to how vastly influential the band has been. … Continue reading
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Sonic Gems: Ricky Nelson – Greatest Hits
Actor, Rock musician and singer-songwriter Eric Hilliard Nelson was born on May 8, 1940 and passed away on December 31, 1985. In the 1950s, he starred along with his family in the radio and television series The Adventures of Ozzie and … Continue reading
Sonic Gems: Lynyrd Skynyrd – Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd
Formed in 1964 as My Backyard, Lynrd Skynrd is an American Southern rock band that popularized that genre throughout the 1970s. The band became famous for its live performances and the signature songs Sweet Home Alabama and Free Bird. A plane crash in … Continue reading
Sonic Gems: Genesis – The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
In Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey, England, the rock band Genesis got together in 1967. The most commercially successful line up consisted of keyboardist Tony Banks, bass/guitarist Mike Rutherford and drummer/singer Phil Collins. Significant former members include Peter Gabriel and guitarist … Continue reading
Sonic Gems: James Taylor – Sweet Baby James
Born on March 12, 1948, James Vernon Taylor grew up to become a five time Grammy Award winning American Singer-Songwriter. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. We picked this album of comfort food … Continue reading
Sonic Gems – Yes – The Yes Album
Yes is an English progressive rock band that helped pioneer that genre. The band formed in 1968 with members Jon Anderson (vocalist), Chris Squire (bassist), Peter Banks (guitarist), Tony Kaye (keys) and Bill Bruford (drums). Since then, there have been … Continue reading
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