Double Post: The Who - Tommy (1969) and The Original Soundtrack Recording (1975)
(U.K 1962 - Present)The Who are an English rock band formed in London in 1964. Their classic lineup consisted of lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist and singer Pete Townshend, bass guitarist and...
View ArticleSteve Howe - The Steve Howe Album (1979)
(U.K 1964 - Present)Steve Howe received his first guitar, an f-hole acoustic, as a Christmas present from his parents at age 12 and eventually began playing in local halls. He bought his first...
View ArticleDouble Post: Various Artists - Immortal Rock (1977) & Immortal Rock Vol.2 (1979)
(Compilation - 60's / 70's)Various Artists - Immortal Rock (1977)The late 60's and early 70's was an era when rock came of age. This album features a collection of all time rock classics emphasising...
View ArticleW.O.C.K On Vinyl: The Nutty Squirrels - A Hard Day's Night and other Smashes...
Before things get too serious here at Rock On Vinyl, I thought it might be fun to post a song or album at the end of each month, that could be categorized as being either Weird, Obscure, Crazy or just...
View ArticleREPOST: Railroad Gin - A Matter Of Time (1974) + Bonus Tracks
(Australian 1969 - 1976).Anyone with an interest in rock music in Queensland in the early '70s will almost certainly be familiar with Railroad Gin. They formed in Brisbane in 1969 more as a jazz and...
View ArticleCarol Lloyd Band - Mother Was Asleep At The Time (1976) plus Bonus Single
(Australian 1976-1980, 2014)Carol Lloyd was born on October 17, 1948 and had a successful career in both Australia and the United Kingdom either as a singer, creative director, producer, not only in...
View ArticleKevin Borich Express - Live (1979) + Bonus Track
(New Zealand / Australian 1969 - Present)Kevin Borich began his professional career with The La De Das in New Zealand where they experienced five top 10 hits during the 60s. They moved to Australia in...
View ArticleREPOST: Kevin Borich Express - Celebration (1977) + Bonus Tracks
(New Zealand/Australian 1969-Present).Kevin Borich is a New Zealand-born Australian guitarist and singer- songwriter. He was a founding member and of 'The La De Das', the leader of 'Kevin Borich...
View ArticleThe Church - Of Skins And Hearts (1981) plus Bonus Single
(Australian 1980 - Present)In 1980, the smart money was on edgy new wave. If you looked like Blondie, sounded like the Knack, and wore those “energy dome” hats made popular by Devo, you’d be on the...
View ArticleW.O.C.K On Vinyl - Haven't I Heard That Riff Before? #2
Before things get too serious here at Rock On Vinyl, I thought it might be fun to post a song or album at the end of each month, that could be categorized as being either Weird, Obscure, Crazy or just...
View ArticleREPOST: Bakery - Momento (1972) + Bonus Tracks
(Australian 1969-75)Bakery was formed in Perth during 1969 when Peter Walkers' band 'The Jelly Roll Bakers' split. Regarded as one of the leading 'underground' groups of their day, they are remembered...
View ArticleAlice Cooper - Billion Dollar Babies (1973) plus bonus EP (School's Out)
(U.S 1964 - Present)The world stopped turning when Alice Cooper rose to prominence in the early ’70s. Taking somewhat of a cue from The Beatles, Cooper took rock and roll and molded it to shape his...
View ArticleREPOST: The Faces - A Nod Is As Good As A Wink... (1971)
(UK 1970-75).When Rod Stewart hooked-up with the remnants of The Small Faces in 1969 by hanging round their rehearsal rooms with similarly unemployed pal Ron Wood, he was not universally welcomed....
View ArticleThe Faces - Snakes And Ladders. The Best Of (1976) + Bonus B-Side Single
(U.K 1970 - 1975)The Faces were an English rock band formed in 1969 by members of Small Faces after lead singer/guitarist Steve Marriott left that group to form Humble Pie. The remaining Small Faces:...
View ArticleREPOST: Moody Blues - Greatest Hits (1989) + Bonus Tracks
(U.K 1964 - Present) .The Moody Blues are an English psychedelic rock band originally from Erdington in the city of Birmingham. Founding members Michael Pinder and Ray Thomas performed an initially...
View ArticleLeon Russell - Carney (1972) + Bonus Tracks
(U.S 1956 - 2016)With his trademark top hat, hair well past his shoulders, a long, lush beard, an Oklahoma drawl and his fingers splashing two-fisted barrelhouse piano chords, future Rock and Roll Hall...
View ArticleW.O.C.K On Vinyl: The Munsters - At Home With The Munsters (1964)
.Before things get too serious here at Rock On Vinyl, I thought it might be fun to post a song at the end of each month, that could be categorized as being either Weird, Obscure, Crazy or just plain...
View ArticleEric Carmen - The Best Of (1988) + Bonus Tracks
(U.S 1967 - Present)Eric Carmen is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist from the United States. Songs like “All by Myself,” “Never Gonna Fall In Love Again,” “She Did...
View ArticleREPOST: Taste - Tickle Your Fancy (1976)
(Australian 1975-1977, Present).Taste were a magnificent heavy rock band from the mid '70s, which featured the dual guitar attack of Murdock and Amenta. They seemed to have had a pop image which now...
View ArticleREPOST: Crossfire - Direct To Disc (1978)
(Australian 1974 - 1982, Present) .The Australian jazz fusion band Crossfire was formed by guitarist Jim Kelly, keyboard player keyboardist Michael Kenny, and percussionist Ian Bloxsom in 1974, in...
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