News and Reviews

News and reviews about music, concerts, events, technology and more by Stephen K. Peeples.

‘Willie and Family Live’ Album Review, L.A. Weekly (1978)

L.A. Weekly published this writer's short review of the "Willie and Family Live" album in the alt-news tabloid's December 21, 1978 edition. The double...
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Kardashian Killed My Rolling Stone Subscription

First-generation reader and ex-music biz pro now finds Rolling Stone as irrelevant as RS now finds first-generation readers UPDATED 8/4/15 with news about Jason Fine and Peter Travers By...
Limitless members Emily and Ryan Arshonsky on SCVTV's House Blend with Stephen K. Peeples

Limitless Returns to SCVTV’s ‘House Blend’ with Stephen K. Peeples

Santa Clarita Teen Brother-Sister Duo Features Songs from their Debut Album, ‘Not Quite New,’ Chat with Host in Second Guest Spot on ‘House Blend’ By...
Al Schmitt at 2013 Grammy Awards. Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images, courtesy Al Schmitt

Grammy Legend Al Schmitt Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Ceremony Outside Capitol Tower Set for Thurs., Aug. 13 at 11:30 a.m.  By Stephen K. Peeples Al Schmitt, the most honored recording engineer and producer in Grammy...
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Kai Clark, Son of Byrds’ Gene Clark, Flies High with Tribute Album of Father’s...

The following is an expanded and updated version of a press release Stephen K. Peeples wrote in spring 2020 for the Kai Clark "Silver...
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Legendary Photographer Henry Diltz Unveils ‘Unpainted Faces’ in L.A.

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Legendary Photographer Henry Diltz Unveils 'Unpainted Faces' in L.A. Painstakingly reproduced from the original B&W negatives A new in-depth interview with Henry Diltz Fully...
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Reflections on Solid State Neon Faces

Santa Clarita journalist Stephen K. Peeples comments on the transition of the neon jukebox from analog to digital for a Replay magazine story published...

Prima Jr. & Band pack stage, blow lid off the Malibu Inn

Visit the Peeples Place at KHTS front page. Capping a series of TV and live dates in the L.A. area, Las Vegas-based jump-swing party band...
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Klaatu Interview with Stephen K. Peeples – May 1980

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Editor's note: This transcript of a May 1980 Klaatu interview with music journalist and Capitol Records Editorial Manager Stephen K. Peeples was first posted...
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Henry Diltz: Photography Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Honoree

"Surprised and honored to learn I am receiving the International Photography Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award," legendary lensman Henry Diltz noted on his...