Tag: Bruce Springsteen

Classic Rock | October 26, 2019

Max Weinberg’s Dream Come True

Picture this. It’s New Jersey in 1974. The turbulent 60’s are over, the 70’s are taking shape. A young, eager 23 year-old drummer from the burbs of Newark is wondering […]

Classic Rock | May 21, 2019

Nils Lofgren’s Rocky Beautiful Fifty Years

Three years ago, a movie called Hired Gun came out. The well-told documentary highlighted the stories of some of rock and roll’s best musicians, many largely unknown to the average […]

Classic Rock | December 12, 2016

Southside Johnny: It’s Been A Long Time

A Jersey legend keeps making music and remembering his roots.  By Steve Houk There are plenty of treasures that have to do with the Jersey Shore. The boardwalk. The salt water taffy or […]

Classic Rock | January 30, 2016

Flowing Down The River Of Life with Bruce Springsteen

By Steve Houk It’s a rare thing, seeing someone grow up. If you’re really lucky, you’ll see your children, your partner, other relatives, even some close friends, go through the myriad […]

Uncategorized | January 29, 2016

TAKE ME TO THE RIVER

By Steve Houk I remember that it was snowing. Big puffy flakes that we were catching on our tongues as we giddily skipped down the streets of Hartford towards the Civic Center. […]

Uncategorized | June 1, 2015

WILLIE NILE: BRILLIANCE REALIZED

One of rock’s most gifted songwriters reaps the rewards of patience.  By Steve Houk You might not know Willie Nile‘s music. And until you do, well, it’s your loss. Forget that Nile […]