The Eagles’ 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome

By Steve Newton I'm sure some hardcore Eagles fans will be outraged that "Hotel California" isn't #1, but they should just lighten up while they still can, and take it easy. 20, "Witchy Woman" (Eagles, 1972) 19. "New Kid in Town" (Hotel California, 1976) 18. "Desperado" (Desperado, 1973) 17. "Out of Control" (Eagles, 1972) 16. … Continue reading The Eagles’ 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome

Alice Cooper’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome

By Steve Newton The Coop ruled in the early seventies. 20. "Big Apple Dreamin' (Hippo)" (Muscle of Love, 1973) 19. "Unfinished Sweet" (Billion Dollar Babies, 1973) 18. "My Stars" (School's Out, 1972) 17. "Elected" (Billion Dollar Babies, 1973) 16. "You Drive Me Nervous" (Killer, 1971) 15. "Hard Hearted Alice" (Muscle of Love, 1973) 14. "Alma … Continue reading Alice Cooper’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome

Link Wray: my one and only interview with the inventor of the raunchy riff

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON JULY 3, 1997 By Steve Newton There’s been a missing Link on the North American music scene for a long time, but now he’s back, and instro-rock fans have serious cause to rejoice. Two weeks ago in Texas, 68-year-old guitar god Link Wray launched his first North American tour in 25 years, … Continue reading Link Wray: my one and only interview with the inventor of the raunchy riff