Content tagged 'Garage Rock'

He’s on a short list of the greatest rock legends of all time, which would be accomplishment enough, but the fact that he’s still of a mind to keep making new music makes him even greater. We’re talking about Jeff Beck, of course, and even as you’re reading these words, LOUD HAILER, his first new studio album in six years, is sitting in a record store and waiting for you to purchase it. (If you aren’t familiar with the phrase that gives the album its title, it’s just another term for a megaphone, which – you guessed it – is why there’s a megaphone on its cover.) LOUD HAILER features 11 tracks

With a new studio album, summer tour, and limited-edition book on hot-rods and rock'n'roll due in the coming months, we thought it'd be a fine time to revisit one of legendary guitarist Jeff Beck's epic shows. Tune in here and pump up the volume.

Today’s the birthday of Ron Asheton of The Stooges, so if you feel the need to run put on one of the band’s classic albums, we understand completely. In fact, we’re even encouraging it, hence the inclusion of our official Stooges playlist here. Beyond that, though, check out these six tracks, which feature Asheton in some capacity or other. The majority of them are pretty sure, so prepare to get an education! New Order, “Lucky Strike” (1977): No, not that New Order, but you’re right in suspecting that the identical name led to this band – Asheton’s first proper band after the Stooges wrapped

How Wayne Kramer and company created a Detroit rock classic.