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Remembering how Grandma rocked
By Joel Francis We never had cable television in our house when I was growing up. Some people are surprised when I reveal this tidbit, but I don’t think one would have to scratch to deeply to tie this...
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Bruce Springsteen rocks the Hall (part one)
(Above: Bruce Springsteen isn’t even close to being the biggest legend onstage in this historic performance of “I Saw Her Standing There” from 1987.) By Joel Francis “Rock Hall Live,” an exquisite nine...
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Jackson 5 – “I Want You Back”
Jackson 5 – “I Want You Back,” Pop #1, R&B #1 By Joel Francis The Daily Record “I Want You Back” not only introduced America to the biggest post-Elvis superstar in the world. It also kicked off...
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Review: “All Over But the Shouting”
(Above: The Replacements always went out of their way to defy convention. While other acts were turning music videos into high-budget mini-movies, the ‘Mats responded by giving MTV a nearly static,...
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Review: Slash
(Above: Slash + Myles Kennedy and co. perform “Civil War,” arguably Guns N Roses’ finest moment.) By Joel Francis The Kansas City Star Slash will always be known as the top-hatted guitarist for Guns N’...
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Review: Ozzy + Slash
(Above: Ozzy performs “Mr. Crowley” at the Sprint Center on Jan. 22, 2010.) By Joel Francis The Kansas City Star The Prince of Darkness looked more like a soaked kitten. Ozzy Osbourne stood center...
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