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The Vinyl Diaries: Atlanta Rhythm Section, “Champagne Jam”

Rob Smith March 8, 2012 2

Southern rock's studio pros make their finest record

Five Band Members No One Bothered to Replace

Jeff Giles November 2, 2011 21

It's bad enough to lose your job, but this is just insulting

Bottom Feeders: The Rock End of the ’80s, Part 51

Dave Steed May 11, 2011 23

Keanu's bad Canadian accent, the Simpsons, Liza Minnelli and Dave Steed's dormroom exploits co-mingle this week in Bottom Feeders.

Ticket Stub: Moments of Love — Celebrating Valentine’s Day

Matt Wardlaw February 12, 2011 2

With Cupid watching closely, Matt Wardlaw spent some time dissecting the Valentine's Day playlist for lovers from Wolfgang's Vault. Inside, he found Ted Nugent

Ticket Stub: .38 Special in Long Island, January ’85

Matt Wardlaw May 6, 2010 0

Featuring a bunch of facial hair, a stack of hits, and at least one unnecessary drummer, .38 Special rocked Long Island in January of 1985. This week, Matt Wardlaw takes us back

Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 90

Dave Steed February 10, 2010 31

Bottom Feeders moves into the letter T in earnest this week -- and kicks over a long-forgotten video whose horror will irreparably damage your soul

Death by Power Ballad: Jim Peterik, “Above the Storm”

Rob Smith August 17, 2009 5

This is the final entry in our DbPB salute to Jim Peterik, and it is, I admit, an odd choice for a conclusion. “Above the Storm” is not Peterik’s best ballad; truth be told,

Death by Power Ballad: Jimi Jamison, “As Is”

Rob Smith June 22, 2009 7

The next few DbPB installments will feature the work of a man who, to these ears, has contributed as much as if not more than any other artist to the power ballad arts and

CHART ATTACK!: 5/13/89

Jason Hare May 8, 2009 30

Jason Hare takes us back to 1989, when 38 Special begged for forgiveness, Peter Cetera warbled with Cher, and a "mystery artist" made it all the way to #2!