Mr. B & Bob Seeley - Back to Back Live DVD Review by Gary Hill Those who play piano should really love this. Those with a passion for great piano playing should be all over it, too. More
Bad Company is one of my favorite bands from the ‘70s. Paul Rodgers is one of rock’s most enduring vocalists from that era of rock when weekends seemed longer and the sun shone brighter.
Ginger Baker - Ginger Baker In Africa DVD Review by Greg Olma I had heard about this film years ago when I was looking for Cream material. It has finally come out on DVD and although you will find it in the music section of most video stores, this film is really more of a documentary. More
Long John Baldry - It Ain’t Easy – Live at Iowa State University Review by Rick Damigella I first heard of Long John Baldry because before becoming Elton John Reginald Dwight played keys in his band. So, I jumped at the chance to hear what Baldry sounded like with this DVD. More
Band Du Lac - One Night Only Live DVD Review by Greg Olma Charities are a wonderful thing. Not only do they help people but they have the ability to gather together musical artists that would normally not share a stage together. More
Chris Barber - As We Like It DVD Review by Gary Hill This DVD is the film version of a one-night only performance by jazz/blues legend Chris Barber. While this film will certainly please fans of old school jazz, the inclusion of Andy Fairweather-Low on a couple tracks means that younger audiences will be drawn in, too.
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The Beach Boys - The Beach Boys And The Satan DVD Review by Greg Olma One of the things that I always judge a release by is the title and packaging. In DVD terms, if they call it a documentary on a band but all you get is a bunch of videos and old interviews, then I feel that the makers have misled the consumer.
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The Beatles - From Liverpool to San Francisco DVD Review by Gary Hill This new DVD is a pretty interesting look into the history of arguably the most important band in the history of rock music. To begin with there is a documentary of the band covering their history from 1963 in Liverpool to the end of the band in 1970. More
The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour Memories DVD Review by Gary Hill This is a rather intriguing documentary. The video focuses on the filming of “The Magical Mystery Tour” and how the invasion of the Beatles changed the whole area where the group were working. Certainly this will be of interest to Beatles fanatics. More
The Beatles - Rare and Unseen DVD Review by Gary Hill This is definitely a treasure trove for Beatles fans. What we have here is a whole collection of all kinds of never before seen rarities. More
This documentary is quite similar to the From Straight to Bizarre documentary I reviewed last time. This time, though, the focus is on Apple Records, the boutique label formed by the Beatles.
This documentary basically chronicles The Beatles from the start of their era as superstars through to the end, with a little bit of coverage of the post Beatles lives of each member.
George Benson - Live At Montreux 1986 DVD Review by Gary Hill As part of the Live at Montreux series, this DVD of George Bensen's 1986 performance has just been released. Bensen is sort of a paradox. I More
George Benson - Absolutely Live DVD Review by Gary Hill I’ve chatted with some jazz purists who really don’t think highly of George Benson, chalking him up as pop leaning soft jazz. I can see their point to a degree, but I think they are really missing out. More
I’ve always enjoyed the B-52s. From the first time I heard “Rock Lobster” I was hooked. They are billed as the ultimate party band, and I’d have to say that title fits.
The Black Crowes - Warpaint Live DVD Review by Gary Hill I’ve already reviewed the CD version of this set, so, for the most part I’ll leave it to that one to talk about the concert and focus here on the video itself. More
Body Count - Smokeout DVD Review by Gary Hill I have to say upfront that I've always had a deep respect for Ice-T. The guy has a lot of talent and also seems to me to have a lot of integrity. More
OK, it’s a safe bet that there are a number of you out there who really hate Michael Bolton. The truth is, he might not be the cutting edge rock music, but he does what he does quite well.
Bon Jovi - The Story of My Life DVD Review by Gary Hill A point is made on this documentary that really said a lot to me. Had Bon Jovi not made it there probably would have never been a hair-metal scene. More
The Brothers Johnson - Best of Funk DVD Review by Gary Hill Like the Dazz Band DVD that’s part of the same series, this captures a concert by Brothers Johnson – another funk band from the classic era of funk.
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James Brown - Live in Montreux 1981 DVD Review by Gary Hill When it’s James Brown how much do you really need to say? The man is the Godfather of Soul, and for that style of music it just doesn’t get much better than this. More
James Brown - Double Dynamite DVD Review by Gary Hill What can you say about James Brown that hasn’t been said before? The man was the king of soul and an incredible entertainer. More
I’ve never been a huge fan of Jackson Browne. I’ve always thought of him as a little too “easy listening.” Well, after watching this DVD, I’ve got a new appreciation.
The Byrds - Under Review DVD Review by Gary Hill This is another DVD in the “Under Review” series, and once again, the quality here is top notch. In addition to giving some insight into the world that gave birth to the Byrds, we get treated to in-depth analysis of the music of the band.
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