Monday, March 30, 2026

The Fabulous Thunderbirds


 




















Artist:  The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Origin:  Texas, USA
Genre:  Blues Rock, Texas Blues, Southern Rock, Rock & Roll, Modern Electric Blues

Original line-up:


Kim Wilson:  Vocals, Harmonica
Jimmie Vaughan:  Guitar
Keith Ferguson:  Bass
Mike Buck:  Drums

The Fabulous Thunderbirds is an American Blues Rock Band from 
Texas, formed in 1974 by Kim Wilson (Vocals, Harmonica), Jimmie Vaughan (Guitar), Keith Ferguson (Bass) and Mike Buck (Drums).  The band is one of the Great American Band and remained one of the most popular Blues Concert acts in America during the '90s.














Title:  Tuff Enuff (2026) 

Genre:  Blues Rock, Texas Blues, Southern Rock, Rock & Roll, Modern Electric Blues

Label:  The Last Music

Rating:   *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


Side 1:


 1.  Tuff Enuff (3:22)

 2.  Tell Me (2:43)

 3.  Look At That, Look At That (3:25)

 4.  Two Time My Lovin' (3:41)

 5.  Amnesia (3:45)


Side 2:


 1.  Wrap It Up (2:42)

 2.  True Love (3:06)

 3.  Why Get Up (3:48)

 4.  I Don't Care (2:49)

 5.  Down At Antones (Instrumental) (3:03)


Personnel:


Kim Wilson:  Vocals, Harmonica
Jimmie Vaughan:  Guitar, Steel Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Preston Hubbard:  Electric & Acoustic Bass, Vocals
Fran Christina:  Drums,Vocals


Additional Musicians:


Al Copley:  Keyboards

Chuck Leavell:  Keyboards on Tracks 1/3

Geraint Watkins:  Piano, Accordion on Track 1/5

Cesar Rosas, David Hidalgo:  Vocals on Track 1/4


Tuff Enuff is the fifth studio album by The Fabulous Thunderbirds, originally released on January 1986 by CBS, remastered and reissued on March 6, 2026 by The Last Music Company.  Colour Vinyl.








Sunday, March 29, 2026

John Scofield


 




















Artist:  John Scofield

Born:  December 26, 1951.  Dayton, Ohio, USA.
Genre:  Jazz, Fusion, Guitar Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Contemporary Jazz, Jazz Funk
Occupations:  Musician, Composer
Instruments:  Guitar

John Scofield is an American Jazz Guitarist and composer, he was played with Miles Davis, Joe Henderson, Charles Mingus, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Pat Martino, Jaco Pastorius, Bill Frisell, John Mayer and many more.  His music styles:  Jazz, Fusion, Funk, Blues, Soul, Rock and other form.
















Title:  Meant To Be (Blue Note Classic Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Jazz, Fusion, Guitar Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Contemporary Jazz, Jazz Funk

Label:  Blue Note

Rating:   *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


LP 1:


Side 1:


 1.  Big Fan (6:03)

 2.  Keep Me In Mind (6:00)

 3.  Go Blow (8:19)


Side 2:


 1.  Chariots (6:02)

 2.  The Guiness Spot (6:35)

 3.  Mr. Coleman To You (6:02)


LP 2:


Side 3:


 1.  Eisenhower (5:20)

 2.  Meant To Be (7:07)


Side 4:


 1.  Some Nerve (5:10)

 2.  Lost In Space (6:30)

 3.  French Flics (5:28)


Personnel:


John Scofield:  Guitars

Joe Lovano:  Tenor Saxophone, Alto Clarinet

Marc Johnson:  Double Bass

Bill Stewart:  Drums


Meant To Be  is a studio album by John Scofield, originally released on December, 1990 by Blue Note, remastered and reissued on March 20, 2026 by Blue Note.  180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl.











Johnny Winter


 



















Artist:  Johnny Winter
Birth Name:  John Dawson Winter III
Born:  February 23, 1944.  Beaumont, Texas, USA.
Genre:  Blues, Blues Rock, Rock 'N' Roll, Hard Rock, Slide Guitar Blues, Boogie Rock, Electric Blues
Occupations:  Musician, Songwriter, Producer
Instruments:  Guitar, Mandolin, Harmonica

Johnny Winter is an American  Blues Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter and Producer.  Best known for his high-energy Blues Rock Style and Live Performances.  He was the one of the Rolling Stone Magazine's List of The "100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time".












Title:  A Rock 'N' Roll Collection (2026)

Genre:  Blues, Blues Rock, Rock 'N' Roll, Hard Rock, Slide Guitar Blues, Boogie Rock, Electric Blues

Label:  Floating World Records

Rating:  *****


Format:  CD


Tracks:


Disc 1:


 1.  Johnny B. Goode (3:24)

 2.  Good Morning Little School Girl (4:37)

 3.  I'll Drown In My Tears (4:45)

 4.  When You Got A Good Friend (3:39)

 5.  Be Careful With A Fool (5:15)

 6.  Miss Ann (3:40)

 7.  Hustles Down In Texas (3:31)

 8.  Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo (3:32)

 9.  Rock Me Baby (3:50)

10. Rock & Roll (4:45)

11. Sitting In The Jail House (3:19)

12. Baby, Whatcha Want Me To Do (11:12)


Disc 2:


 1.  Bony Moronie (6:47)

 2.  It's All Over Now (6:16)

 3.  T.V. Mama (3:59)

 4.  Drinkin Blues (3:41)

 5.  Walking Thru The Park (4:07)

 6.  I'm Not Sure (5:19)

 7.  Guess I'll Go Away (3:27)

 8.  Thirty Days (2:59)

 9.  Come On In My Kitchen (5:03)

10. Highway 61 Revisited (10:48)


Personnel:


Johnny Winter:  Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica

Rick Derringer:  Guitar, Vocals on Tracks:  Disc 1/1, 2, 8, 12, Disc 2/7

Edgar Winter:  Piano on Track Disc 1/3, Organ on Track Disc 1/6, Harpsichord on Track Disc 2/6

Tommy Shannon:  Bass on Tracks: Disc 1/4-8, Disc 2/6

"Uncle" John Turner:  Drums, Percussion on Tracks: Disc 1/4-8, Disc 2/6

Randy Jo Hobbs:  Bass, Vocals on Tracks:  Disc 1/1, 2, 8-10, 12, Disc 2/1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 10

Bobby Caldwell:  Drums, Percussion on Tracks:  Disc 1/1, 2

Stefan Ralph Sefsik:  Alto Saxophone on Track Disc 1/3

Nornan Ray:  Baritone Saxophone on Track Disc 1/3

Richard Hughes:  Drums on Tracks:  Disc 1/9, 10, 12, Disc 2/1, 2, 4, 8, 10

Floyd Radford:  Guitar on Track Disc 1/12, Disc 2/1, 2, 4, 8, 10

John Paris:  Guitar on Track Disc 1/11

James Cotton:  Harp on Tracks: Disc 2/4, 5

"Pine Top" Perkins:  Piano on Tracks: Disc 2/4, 5

Muddy Waters:  Vocals on Track Disc 2/5

Bob Margolin:  Electric Guitar on Track Disc 2/5

Charles Calmese:  Electric Bass on Track Disc 2/5

Eillie "Big Eyes" Smith:  Drums on Track Disc 2/5

Randy Z:  Drums on Track Disc 2/7

Carrie Hossell, Peggy Bowers, Elsie Senter:  Background Vocals on Track Disc 1/3


A Rock 'N' Roll Collection is the collection album by Johnny Winter, released on March 6, 2026 by Floating World Records.  In 2 CD Compilation, For Fans of Johnny Winter.







Saturday, March 28, 2026

Aerosmith


 




















Artist:  Aerosmith
Origin:  Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Genre:   Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Heavy Metal, Glam Rock, Pop Metal, Arena Rock, Contemporary Pop

Original line-up:

Steven Tyler:  Vocals
Joe Perry:  Guitar
Tom Hamilton:  Bass
Joey Kramer:  Drums
Ray Tabano:  Rhythm Guitar, and replaced by Brad Whitford in 1971

Aerosmith is an American Hard Rock Band, formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1970 by Steven Tyler (Vocals), Joe Perry (Guitar), Tom Hamilton (Bass), Joey Kramer (Drums) and Ray Tabano (Rhythm Guitar) and was replaced by Brad Whitford in 1971.  They were signed to Columbia Records in 1972, and released multi-platinum albums such as Aerosmith (1973), Get Your Wings (1974), Toys In The Attic (1975) and more!  People called them The Bad Boys from Boston and one of the American Greatest Rock and Roll Band.  Their music style in the roots of Blues Rock, Hard Rock, and Heavy Metal.













Title:  Aerosmith (Legendary Edition) (2026) 

Genre:   Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Heavy Metal, Glam Rock, Pop Metal, Arena Rock, Contemporary Pop

Label:  Capitol Records

Rating:   *****


Format:    CD


Tracks:


 1.  Make It (3:41)

 2.  Somebody (3:45)

 3.  Dream On (4:28)

 4.  One Way Street (7:00)

 5.  Mama Kin (4:25)

 6.  Write Me A Letter (4:11)

 7.  Movin' Out (5:03) 

 8.  Walkin' The Dog (3:12)































Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1:  -2024 Mix


 1.  Make It (3:41)

 2.  Somebody (3:45)

 3.  Dream On (4:28)

 4.  One Way Street (7:00)


Side 2:  -2024 Mix


 1.  Mama Kin (4:25)

 2.  Write Me A Letter (4:11)

 3.  Movin' Out (5:03) 

 4.  Walkin' The Dog (3:12)


Personnel:


Steven Tyler:  Vocals
Joe Perry:  Guitar

Brad Whitford:  Rhythm Guitar
Tom Hamilton:  Bass
Joey Kramer:  Drums


Additional Musician:


David Woodford:  Saxophone on "Mama Kin"


Aerosmith is the debut album by Aerosmith, originally released on January 5, 1973 by Columbia Records, remastered and reissued on March 20, 2026 by Capitol Records.  Premium Vinyl Edition 180 Gram Black Vinyl.







 

Friday, March 27, 2026

Night Ranger

 





















Artist:  Night Ranger
Origin:  San Francisco, California, USA
Genre:  Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Hair Metal, Pop-Metal, Contemporary Pop, Arena Rock

Original line-up:

Jack Blades:  Bass, Lead & Backing Vocals
Brad Gillis:  Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Backing Vocals
Kelly Keagy:  Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals

2nd line-up:

Jack Blades:  Bass, Lead & Backing Vocals
Brad Gillis:  Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Backing Vocals
Kelly Keagy:  Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Alan Fitzgerald:  Keyboards, Piano, Backing Vocals

Classic line-up:


Jack Blades:  Bass, Lead & Backing Vocals
Brad Gillis:  Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Backing Vocals
Kelly Keagy:  Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Alan Fitzgerald:  Keyboards, Piano, Backing Vocals
Jeff Watson:  Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Backing Vocals

Night Ranger is an American Rock Band from San Francisco formed 1979 as a Hard Rock Trio Band consisted of Jack Blades (Bass, Vocals Ex Rubicon), Brad Gillis (Guitar Ex Rubicon) and Kelly Keagy (Drums Ex Rubicon).  Later added Alan Fitzgerald (Keyboards Ex Montrose, Sammy Hagar), and Jeff Watson (Guitar).  The band's first five albums sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.














Title:  Neverland (Limited Edition) (2026) 

Genre:  Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Hair Metal, Pop-Metal, Contemporary Pop, Arena Rock

Label:  Voiceprint

Rating:   *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


Side One:


 1.  Forever All Over Again (4:59)

 2.  Neverland (3:41)

 3.  As Always I Remain (4:33)

 4.  Someday I Will (4:16)

 5.  My Elusive Mind (3:56)

 6.  New York Time (4:40)


Side Two:


 1.  Walk In The Future (4:01)

 2.  Sunday Morning (3:57)

 3.  Slap Like Being Born (4:55)

 4.  Anything For You (4:29)

 5.  I Don't Call This Love (4:09)


Personnel:


Jack Blades:  Bass, Lead & Backing Vocals
Brad Gillis:  Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Backing Vocals
Kelly Keagy:  Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Alan Fitzgerald:  Keyboards, Piano, Backing Vocals
Jeff Watson:  Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Backing Vocals


Neverland is an album by Night Ranger, originally released on July 22, 1997 by Legacy, remastered and reissued on March 6, 2026 by Voiceprint.  Limited Edition Clear Orange Vinyl.  For Music Collectors.








Thursday, March 26, 2026

Buddy Miles


 




















Artist:  Buddy Miles

Birth Name:  George Allen Miles Jr.

Born:  September 5, 1947.  Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Died:  February 26, 2008 (Aged 60).  Austin, Texas, USA

Genre:  Funk, Rock, R&B, Jazz Fusion, Soul, Blues Rock, Hard Rock, Psychedelic Rock

Occupation:  Musician, Songwriter, Producer

Instruments:  Drums, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals


Buddy Miles was an American Composer, Drummer, Guitarist, Vocalist and Producer.  He was a founding member of The Electric Flag (1967), a member of Jimi Hendrix's Band Of Gypsys (1969-1970), founder and leader of The Buddy Miles Express and later, The Buddy Miles Band.  He also played and recorded with Carlos Santana, John McLaughlin, and others.














Title:  Them Changes (Special Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Funk, Rock, R&B, Jazz Fusion, Soul, Blues Rock, Hard Rock, Psychedelic Rock

Label:  Mercury

Rating:   *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


Side One:


 1.  Them Changes (3:22)

 2.  I Still Love You, Anyway (4:14)

 3.  Heart's Delight (4:08)

 4.  Dreams (4:53)


Side Two:


 1.  Down By The River (6:22)

 2.  Memphis Train (2:57)

 3.  Paul B. Allen, Omaha, Nebraska ( 5:33)

 4.  Your Feeling Is Mine (2:13)


Personnel:


Buddy Miles:  Vocals, Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Background Vocals

Bob Hogins:  Keyboards, Organ, Piano, Electric Piano, Trombone, Background Vocals

Charlie Karp:  Guitar, Background Vocals

Andre Lewis:  Clavinet, Organ, Piano, Background Vocals

Robin McBride:  Electric Harpsichord, Keyboards, Piano, Background Vocals

Billy Cox:  Bass, Fuzz Bass

David Hull:  Bass, Background Vocals

Roland Robinson:  Bass

Marlo Henderson:  Guitar, Background Vocals

Jim McCarty:  Guitar

Duane Hitchings:  Organ

Bob Parkins:  Organ

Teddy Blandin:  Trumpet

Peter Carter:  Trumpet

Tom Hall:  Trumpet

James Tatum:  Tenor Saxophone

Mark Williams:  Tenor Saxophone, Background Vocals

Phil Wood:  Flugelhorn, Piano, Background Vocals

Toby Wynn:  Baritone Saxophone

Lee Allen:  Saxophone

Bobby Pittman:  Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone

Fred Allen:  Background Vocals


Them Changes is an album by Buddy Miles, originally released on June 1970 by Mercury, remastered and reissued on March 13, 2026 by Mercury Records.  Special Gatefold Edition 180 Gram Virgin Vinyl.