In recognition of Rush FINALLY being selected to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I bring you a classic Christmas gift: Rush live at the Cleveland Agora from December 16, 1974. This show is the second of the one-two radio concert punch that broke Rush into Cleveland via WMMS and subsequently throughout the […]
Category: 1974
Return of the Stereo Dictator
Hey everyone, it’s great to be back on the ATV beat once again! After a lengthy sabbatical, I have returned to share music, news and old-school rock and roll stories with you. Here’s a quick rundown of 2012 so far to get us caught up. GRAMMYS The Grammys were somewhat interesting in that some very […]
Return of the Metal Gods
A bonafide metal band beginning with 1974’s Rocka Rolla, the release of British Steel in 1980 brought Judas Priest to the masses. A seminal album, it contained “Breaking the Law,” “United,” “Metal Gods,” and the song that sealed the deal, “Livin’ After Midnight.” The 30th Anniversary edition that I blasted out contains a remastered version […]
ZZ Top – Live From Texas
They’re baaack! Full of blues, boogie and an ice-blue stage set, ZZ Top is back on the scene with its first full-length live album called Live From Texas. I know it came out in 2008 and you’ve probably seen clips of the DVD on VH1 Classic already but I figure what’s the hurry? They’ve been […]