News and Reviews

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

Al Stewart: ‘Modern Times’ – Liner Notes, 1992 Reissue

The following is the set of liner notes written by Stephen K. Peeples in 1992 for Rhino Entertainment's CD reissue of Modern Times, the...

Al Stewart: ‘Past, Present And Future’ – Liner Notes, 1992 Reissue

The following is the set of liner notes written by Stephen K. Peeples in 1992 for Rhino Entertainment's CD reissue of Past, Present And...

Firefall: ‘Greatest Hits’ – Liner Notes by Stephen K. Peeples, 1992

The following is the set of liner notes for Firefall: Greatest Hits, a single-CD compilation released by Rhino in 1992. Excerpts of the notes...
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Bhaskar Menon: Former Capitol Colleagues Remember EMI Music Chief

Bhaskar Menon, EMI Music Worldwide founding chairman and CEO and one of the record industry's most respected leaders, died at his home in Beverly...
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Mary Wilson: An Appreciation of The Supremes Co-Founder

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We're pleased to present the following guest feature about Mary Wilson, provided by veteran Los Angeles music journalist and author Harvey Kubernik. — SKP Mary...
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Carole King: ‘A Natural Woman – The Ode Collection’ Liner Notes (1994)

Joining in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Carole King's milestone Tapestry album on February 10, 2021, and the multiple Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and...
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Chris Hillman’s Acclaimed Memoir, ‘Time Between,’ Heads Into Second Printing

Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chris Hillman’s memoir, "Time Between: My Life as a Byrd, Burrito Brother and Beyond," first published November...
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Author Harvey Kubernik Q&A: ‘Docs That Rock, Music That Matters’

Music journalist, pop culture historian, and author Harvey Kubernik, a veteran of the Los Angeles rock 'n' roll scene since the early 1970s, has...
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‘John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band’ Book Celebrates Albums’ 50th Anniversary

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December 11, 2020, marked the 50th anniversary of "John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band" and "Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band," John and Yoko's first studio solo albums,...
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Harry Nilsson: Remembering John Lennon (December 1980)

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It's an honor to share this feature about singer and songwriter Harry Nilsson and his friendship with John Lennon written by Grammy-nominated music journalist...