Flamin' Groovies

 

Artist:  Flamin' Groovies

Origin:  San Francisco, California, USA

Genre:  Rock, Garage Rock, Power Pop, Proto-Punk, Rock & Roll, Detroit Rock

Original line-up:

Roy Loney:  Lead Vocals, Guitar

Cyril Jordan:  Guitar, Vocals

Tim Lynch:  Guitar

George Alexander:  Bass

Ron Greco:  Drums

2nd line-up:

Roy Loney:  Lead Vocals, Guitar

Cyril Jordan:  Guitar, Vocals

Tim Lynch:  Guitar

George Alexander:  Bass

Danny Mihm:  Drums

Flamin' Groovies are an American Rock Band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1965 by Roy Loney (Lead Vocals, Guitar), and  Cyril Jordan (Guitar, Vocals), along with Tim Lynch (Guitar), George Alexander (Bass), and Danny Mihm (Drums), best known for pioneering Power Pop and paving the way for Punk Rock.  They consistently rejected the prevailing Psychedelic Music.

Title:  Shake Some Action (Deluxe Edition) (2026) 

Genre:  Rock, Garage Rock, Power Pop, Proto-Punk, Rock & Roll, Detroit Rock

Label:  Rhino/Warner Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

Disc 1:  Original Album Remastered

 1.  Shake Some Action (4:34)

 2.  Sometimes O2:21)

 3.  Yes, It's True (2:29)

 4.  St. Louis Blues (2:39)

 5.  You Tore Me Down (2:50)

 6.  Please Please Girl (2:04)

 7.  Let The Boy Rock 'N' Roll (2:18)

 8.  Don't You Lie To Me (2:27)

 9.  She Said Yeah (2:38)

10. I'll Cry Alone (2:15)

11. Misery (1:39)

12. I Saw Her (2:41)

13. Teenage Confidential (2:45)

14. I Can't Hide (3:12)

Disc 2:  Bonus Tracks:

 1.  Shake Some Action (Alternate Mix)

 2.  Sweet Little Sixteen

 3.  I Can't Hide (Alternate Mix)

 4.  I Got Mine

 5.  Sometimes (Alternate Version)

 6.  I Saw Her (Alternate Mix)

 7.  Yes It's True (Alternate Mix)

 8.  Teenage Confidential (Alternate Mix)

 9.  I'll Cry Alone (Alternate Mix)

10. Please Please Girl (Alternate Mix)

11. She Said Yeah (Live At The Roxy Hollywood, CA, 8/12/1976)

12. Let The Boy Rock 'N' Roll (Live At The Roxy Hollywood, CA, 8/12/1976) **

13. House Of Blue Lights (Live At The Roxy Hollywood, CA, 8/12/1976) **

14. I'm A Lover, Not A Fighter (Live At The Roxy Hollywood, CA, 8/12/1976) **

15. Under My  Thumb (Live At The Roxy Hollywood, CA, 8/12/1976) **

16. Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey (Back To Birmingham) (Live At The Roxy Hollywood, CA, 8/12/1976) **

17. Please Please Me (Live At The Roxy Hollywood, CA, 8/12/1976)**

Previously Unreleased

**(Live At The Roxy Hollywood, CA, 8/12/1976), Previously Unreleased

Personnel:

Cyril Jordan:  Guitar, Vocals

Chris Wilson:  Vocals, Guitar

James Ferrell:  Guitar

George Alexander:  Bass

Danny Mihm:  Drums on Tracks:  1, 5

David Wright:  Drums

Shake Some Action is the fourth studio album by Flamin' Groovies, originally released on June 1976, remastered and reissued on July 17, 2026 by Rhino Records/Warner Records.  Deluxe Edition in 2 CD,  one original album remastered and Bonus Tracks CD.

The Wailers

Artist:  The Wailers

Origin:  Tacoma, Washington, USA

Genre:  Rock, Rock & Roll, Proto-Punk, Frat Rock, Garage Rock, Instrumental Rock, Psychedelic Rock

Original line-up:

John Greek:  Rhythm Guitar, Trumpet

Richard Dangel:  Lead Guitar

Kent Morrill:  Keyboards,Vocals

Mark Marush:  Tenor Saxophone

Mike Burk:  Drums

The Wailers were an American Rock Band from Tacoma, Washington, formed in 1958 by five high school friends originally as The Nitecaps by John Greek (Rhythm Guitar), Richard Dangel (Lead Guitar), Kent Morrill (Keyboards, Vocals), Mark Marush (Tenor Saxophne), and Mike Burk (Drums).  The Wailers, often known as The Fabulous Wailers. Their biggest hit was "Tall Cool One", first released in 1959, and they have been credited as being "One of The Very First", of the American Garage Bands.

Title:  Tall, Cool, Scotch On The Rocks (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Rock & Roll, Proto-Punk, Frat Rock, Garage Rock, Instrumental Rock, Psychedelic Rock

Label:  Jasmine Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Tall Cool One

 2.  Road Runner

 3.  Mau-Mau

 4.  Dirty Robber (Single Version)

 5.  Wailin'

 6.  Shanghied

 7.  Driftwood

 8.  Gunnin' For Peter

 9.  Long Gone

10. Beat Guitar

11. Dirty Robber (LP Version)

12. High Wall

13. Tough Bounce

14. Swing Shift

15. Lucille

16. Scratchin'

17. Louie Louie (Vocals Rockin' Robin Roberts)

18. Mary Ann (Vocals Rockin' Robin Roberts)

19. Mashi

20. Velva

21. Be My Baby (Vocals Gail Harris)

22. Stompin Willie

23. Doin' The Seaside

24. Wailers House Party (Live)

25. San-Ho-Zay (Live)

26. Rosalie (Vocals Rockin' Robin Roberts) (Live)

27. Shivers (Live)

28. Sack Of Woe (Live)

29. Tall Cool One (Live)

30. Limbo Twist (Live)

31. I Idolize You (Vocals Gail Harris) (Live)

32. Zig Zag (Live)

33. Soul-Long (Live)

Tall, Cool, Scotch On The Rocks is the compilation album by The Wailers, released on February 12, 2026 by Jasmine Records.  For Music Lovers and Music Collectors.

 

Mott the Hoople

Artist:  Mott The Hoople

Origin:  Herefordshire, England

Genre:  Hard Rock, Glam Rock, Proto-Punk

Original line-up:

Pete Overend Watts:  Bass, Vocals, Guitar

Ian Hunter:  Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Bass

Mick Ralphs:  Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards

Verden Allen:  Organ, Backing Vocals

Dale "Buffin" Griffin:  Drums, Backing Vocals

Mott The Hoople are an English Rock Band and are one of the great in the Rock & Roll history with strong R&B Roots, and Popular in the Glam Rock Era of the early to mid-1970, Hard Rock and voice of Bob Dylan's style, formed in 1969 by Pete Overend Watts (Bass, Guitar), Ian Hunter (Vocals, Guitar), Mick Ralph (Guitar), Verden Allen (Organ), and Dale Griffin (Drums).  They are probably best known for the song "All The Young Dudes", written for them by David Bowie in 1972.

Title:  No Wheels To Ride Grammy 1970 (2025)

Genre:  Hard Rock, Glam Rock, Proto-Punk

Label:  Rockin Bear Records

Rating:  ****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Ohio (3:57)

 2.  No Wheels To Ride (8:40)

 3.  Walkin With A Mountain (7:02)

 4.  Long Red (4:05)

 5.  Thunderbuck Ram (4:47)

 6.  The Debt (4:38)

 7.  Rock And Roll Queen (4:41)

 8.  Keep Aknockin (9:02)

Personnel:

Pete Overend Watts:  Bass, Vocals, Guitar

Ian Hunter:  Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Bass

Mick Ralphs:  Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards

Verden Allen:  Organ, Backing Vocals

Dale "Buffin" Griffin:  Drums, Backing Vocals

No Wheels To Ride Grammy 1970 is a live by Mott The Hoople, released on September 5, 2025 by Rockin Bear Records, recorded live in Grammy 1970.  For Fans of Mott The Hoople.

 

The Remains

 

Artist:  The Remains

Origin:  Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Genre:  Rock, Garage Rock, Proto-Punk, Psychedelic Rock, Frat Rock

Original line-up:

Barry Tashian:  Vocals, Guitar

Vern Miller:   Bass

Bill Briggs:  Keyboards

Chip Damiani:  Drums

The Remains were an American Garage Rock Band from Boston, Massachusette, formed in 1964 by Barry Tashian (Vocals, Guitar), Bill Briggs (Keyboards), Vern Miller (Bass), and Chip Damiani (Drums).  The band never achieved national success, they were very popular in New England, and were one of the opening acts on The Beatles final US Tour in 1966.

Title:  A Session With The Remains (2024) 

Genre:  Rock, Garage Rock, Proto-Punk, Psychedelic Rock, Frat Rock

Label:  Sundazed Music

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Hang On Sloopy (4:26)

 2.  All Day And All Of The Night (2:59)

 3.  Why Do I Cry (3:21)

 4.  Like A Rolling Stone (3:47)

 5.  Johnny B. Goode (2:41)

 6.  I'm A Man (5:12)

 7.  Gonna Move (6:39)

 8.  Walkin' The Dog (3:01)

 9.  Ain't That Her (2:34)

10. When I Want To Know (2:31)

11. Why Do I Cry (3:14)

12. Say You're Sorry (1:52)

13. All Good Things (2:48)

Personnel:

Barry Tashian:  Vocals, Guitar

Vern Miller:   Bass

Bill Briggs:  Keyboards, Harmonica

Chip Damiani:  Drums

A Session With The Remains is an album by The Remains, originally released in 1996 bySundazed Music, remastered and reissued on December 6, 2024. by Sundazed Music.  For Music Lovers and Music Collectors.

David Bowie

 

Artist:  David Bowie
Born:  David Robert Jones.  January 8, 1947.  Brixton, London, England
Died:  January 10, 2016 (Aged 69).  Manhattan, New York, USA
Cause Of Death:  Liver Cancer
Genre:   Pop, Rock, Pop Rock, Art Rock, Glam Rock, Electronic, Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock, Folk Rock, Proto-Punk, Blue-Eyed Soul, Dance Rock, Album Rock, Contemporary Pop, Experimental Rock

Occupation:  Musician, Actor, Record Producer
Instruments:  Vocals

David Bowie was an English Singer, Songwriter and Musician, who also worked as an Actor and Record Producer.  "Space Oddity" became his first top-five entry on the UK Singles Chart after its release in July 1969.  He first major US crossover success with the No. 1 single "Fame" and the album Young Americans.  He sold over 140 million records worldwide.  In UK, he was awarded nine Platinum album certifications, eleven Gold and eight Silver and released eleven No. 1 Albums.  In US, he received five Platinum and seven Gold Certifications.  He was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1996.

Title:  Young Americans (2025)

Genre:   Pop, Rock, Pop Rock, Art Rock, Glam Rock, Electronic, Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock, Folk Rock, Proto-Punk, Blue-Eyed Soul, Dance Rock, Album Rock, Contemporary Pop, Experimental Rock

Label:  Rhino Records 

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Young Americans (5:10)

 2.  Win (4:44)

 3.  Fascination (5:43)

 4.  Right (4:13)

Side Two:

 1.  Somebody Up There Likes Me (6:30)

 2.  Across The Universe (4:30)

 3.  Can You Hear Me?  (5:04)

 4.  Fame (4:12)

Personnel:

David Bowie:  Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

Carlos Alomar:  Guitars

Mike Garson:  Piano, Clavinet on Tracks:  1/3, 4

David Sanborn:  Saxophone

Willie Weeks:  Bass on All Tracks, except on Tracks:  2/2, 4

Andy Newmark:  Drums oon All Tracks, except on Tracks:  2/2, 4

Earl Slick:  Guitars

Additional Musicians:

Larry Washington:  Congas

Ava Cherry;  Backing Vocals

Robin Clark:  Backing Vocals

Luther Vandross:  Backing Vocals

Anthony Hinton:  Backing Vocals

Diane Sumler:  Backing Vocals

Pablo Posario:  Percussion on Tracks:  2/2, 4

John Lennon:  Vocals, Guitar, Backing Vocals on Tracks:  2/2, 4

Emir Ksasan:  Bass on Tracks:  2/2, 4

Dennis Davis:  Drums on Tracks:  2/2, 4

Ralph MacDonald:  Percussion on Tracks:  2/2, 4

Jean Fineberg:  Backing Vocals on Tracks:  2/2, 4

Jean Millington:  Backing Vocals on Tracks:  2/2, 4

Young Americans  is the ninth studio album by David Bowie, originally released on March. 7, 1975 by RCA, remastered and reissued on March 7, 2025 by Rhino Records.  50th Anniversary on Half Speed Master, featuring special guests:  John Lennon, Luther Vandross, David Sanborn, Earl Slick and many more!.  For Fans of David Bowie, and Music Collectors.

Question Mark And The Mysterians

 

Artist:  Question Mark And The Mysterians

Origin:  Bay City and Sagnaw, Michigan, USA

Genre:  Garage Rock, Proto-Punk, Punk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Frat Rock, Detroit Rock

Original line-up:

Larry Borjas:  Guitar

Bobby Balderrama:  Lead Guitar

Robert Martinez:  Drums

Classic line-up:

Ruby Martinez:  Vocals

Bobby Balderrama:  Lead Guitar

Frank Lugo:  Bass

Frank Rodriguez:  Organ

Eddie Serrato:  Drums

Question Mark And The Mysterians are an American Garage Rock Band from Bay City and Saginaw in Michigan, formed in 1962 by Larry Borfjas (Guitar), Bobby Balderrama (Lead Guitar), and Robert Martinez (Drums).  In 1964, Larry Borjas and Robert Martinez were both forced to leave the band for military duty, new line-up Rudy Martinez (Vocals), Robert's brother , Frank Lugo (Bass), Bobby Balderrama (Lead Guitar),  Frank Rodriguez (Organ), and Eddie Serrato (Drums).  The band signed to Pa-Go-Go Records and in 1966 released the first and most acclaimed single, "96 Tears", and became a No. 1 Hit on the Billboard Hot 100.  Their debut album, 96 Tears, and was listed at No. 210 on the 2004 Rolling Stone Magazine List The 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time.

Title:  96 Tears (2022)

Genre:  Garage Rock, Proto-Punk, Punk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Frat Rock, Detroit Rock

Label:  ABKCO

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1:

 1.  I Need Somebody (2:13)

 2.  Stormy Monday (2:20)

 3.  You're Telling Me Lies (2:31)

 4.  Ten O'Clock (2:03)

 5.  Set Aside (3::03)

 6.  Up Side (2:45)

Side 2:

 1.  8 Teen (2:50)

 2.  Don't Tease Me (1:37)

 3.  Don't Break This Heart Of Mine (1:57)

 4.  Why Me (1:26)

 5.  Midnight Hour (2:36)

 6.  96 Tears (2:56)

Personnel:

Ruby Martinez:  Vocals

Bobby Balderrama:  Lead Guitar

Frank Lugo:  Bass

Frank Rodriguez:  Organ

Eddie Serrato:  Drums

Additional Musician:

Fernando Aguilar:  Bass on Tracks:  1/5, 6

96 Tears is the debut studio album by Question Mark And The Mysterians, originally released on November, , 1966 by Cameo Parkway Records, remastered and reissused on November 25, 2022 by ABKCO Music & Records.  For Music Lovers and Music Collectors.

David Bowie

Artist:  David Bowie
Born:  David Robert Jones.  January 8, 1947.  Brixton, London, England
Died:  January 10, 2016 (Aged 69).  Manhattan, New York, USA
Cause Of Death:  Liver Cancer
Genre:   Pop, Rock, Pop Rock, Art Rock, Glam Rock, Electronic, Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock, Folk Rock, Proto-Punk, Blue-Eyed Soul, Dance Rock, Album Rock, Contemporary Pop, Experimental Rock

Occupation:  Musician, Actor, Record Producer
Instruments:  Vocals

David Bowie was an English Singer, Songwriter and Musician, who also worked as an Actor and Record Producer.  "Space Oddity" became his first top-five entry on the UK Singles Chart after its release in July 1969.  He first major US crossover success with the No. 1 single "Fame" and the album Young Americans.  He sold over 140 million records worldwide.  In UK, he was awarded nine Platinum album certifications, eleven Gold and eight Silver and released eleven No. 1 Albums.  In US, he received five Platinum and seven Gold Certifications.  He was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1996.

Title:  The Width Of A Circle (Box Set) (2021) 

Genre:   Pop, Rock, Pop Rock, Art Rock, Glam Rock, Electronic, Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock, Folk Rock, Proto-Punk, Blue-Eyed Soul, Dance Rock, Album Rock, Contemporary Pop, Experimental Rock

Label:  Parlophone Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

Disc 1:  

The Sunday Show Introduced By John Peel Recorded On February 5, 1970:

 1.  Amsterdam (3:32)

 2.  God Knows I'm Good (3:36)

 3.  Buzz The Fuzz (3:27)

 4.  Karma Man (4:11)

 5.  London Bye, Ta-Ta (3:21)

 6.  An Occasional Dream (3:23)

 7.  The Width Of A Circle (5:54)

 8.  Janine (4:01)

 9.  Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud (4:43)

10. Unwashed And Somewhat Slightly Dazed (6:28)

11. Fill Your Heart (3:11)

12. The Prettiest Star (3:18)

13. Cygnet Committee (9:18)

14. Memory Of A Free Festival (3:43)

Disc 2:  

The Looking Glass Murders Aka Pierrot In Turquise:

 1.  When I Live My Dream (3:38)

 2.  Columbine (1:34)

 3.  Harlequin (1:29)

 4.  Threepenny Pierrot (1:57)

 5.  When I Live My Dream (Reprise) (1:56)

The Singles:

 6.  The Prettiest Star (Alternative Mix) (3:11)

 7.  London Bye, Ta-Ta (2:41)

 8.  London Bye, Ta-Ta (1970 Stereo Mix) (2:40)

 9.  Memory Of A Free Festival (Single Version Part 1) (4:04)

10. Memory Of A Free Festival (Single Vefrsion Part 2) (3:35)

11. Holy Holy (3:13)

Sounds Of The 70s:  Andy Ferris Show Recorded On March 25, 1970:

12. Waiting For The Man (5:44)

13. The Width Of A Circle (5:39)

14. Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud (4:45)

15. The Superman (3:22)

The 2020 Mixes:

16. The Prettiest Star (2020 Mix) (3:34)

17. London Bye, Ta-Ta (2020 Mix) (2:42)

18. Memory Of A Free Festival  (2020 Mix) (5:23)

19. All The Madmen (Single Edit-2020 Mix) (3:28)

20. Holy Holy (2020 Mx) (3:29)

The Width Of A Circle is the compilation Box Set by David Bowie, released on May 28, 2021 by Parlophone Records.  For Fans of David Bowie, and Music Collectors.