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Patty Smyth, both with her hit band Scandal and as a solo artist, is a true "New Wave Queen" and has always been a rock and roll chick. If Smyth did nothing but marry New York punk poet Richard Hell... more

Two CD collection of classic and rare recordings from the Texas Psych and Blues band featuring a young Billy Gibbons before he found success with ZZ Top. Back in the '60s, Moving Sidewalks opened... more

These UK glam gods were worshipped on both sides of the pond—especially by L.A.'s future hair-metal stars. The Sweet's live bombast and impossibly catchy hooks were captured in their prime in this... more

Known for his Gypsy influenced acoustic guitar playing, the jazz icon plugged in occasionally and this 14 track CD compilation is dedicated to his best electrified explorations. 14 tracks including... more

Some groups exceed the designation of "influential." This crucial gospel ensemble ("The Beatles of gospel"—Al Kooper) is one such group. This is essential, indeed: the first CD of their key sides on... more

Before Girl Talk, before Diplo, before sampling was commonplace, there was Dickie Goodman, the pioneer of the "break-in!" Listed by Billboard and the Guinness Book of Word Records as having charted... more

The Commander recalls that his band—one of the greatest live bands in the land—was practicing for their double live album for Warner Brothers when they taped this gig at the Keystone Berkeley.... more

The Brat was a Chicano punk rock ensemble originating from the barrios of the East Los Angeles, California. It's three core members consisted of lead singer Teresa Covarrubias, lead guitarist Rudy... more

The then-new Asylum label signed this offshoot of Spirit in '71, which is when the band played their first show at the Hollywood Palladium. They churn out their funky boogie-rock and unleash one... more

Some of the greatest musical moments happen only once, in a live setting, and if you're not there to experience them at the time, they're lost to history. But every now and then, a buried treasure is... more

Joe was rockin' way before rock 'n' roll came along—and was still showing the youngsters how it's done when he gave this crowd-thrilling performance at the Palms Café. He belts out the songs he made... more

Scary-good grooves abound as you hear 99 soul and garage-rock tunes perfectly suited to a Halloween party or any other frighteningly fun shindig. Many of these are insanely rare: "Séance" Ebb-Tides;... more

When Dick and his Del-Tones weren't dedicating their songs to the surf, they were paying musical tribute to that other '60s rage: car culture. This is no "drag"—it's a wild ride through "Hot Rod... more

One of the great new voices of country teamed with one of its towering figures on this 1994 LP. They cover everyone from Jimmie Rodgers to Johnny Cash to Elton John; a bonus take on the Beatles' All... more

The Cavestomp Festival pulled off quite a feat in '99, getting these '60s rock iconoclasts (heroes to everyone from Henry Rollins to the Beastie Boys) to re-form for their first show since '67. Their... more

So much incredible blues came out in the '60s; this 2-CD set rounds up rare cuts by big stars plus ultra-obscurities that got lost in the (blues) shuffle. 50 tracks: "Ways of a Man" Guitar Shorty;... more

The surf pioneers gave this joyful live performance in Long Island in '81. Watch on DVD or listen on CD as Jan & Dean—joined by guests Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman (a.k.a. Flo & Eddie) of the... more

Mississippi born, Chicago based Magic Sam was one of the leading lights of the second generation of Post World War II Chicago Blues artists; a contemporary of Buddy Guy, Otis Rush and Junior Wells.... more

Here are Ike & Tina at their young, fiery, fiercely energetic best! These are the kinds of stunning performances that made 'em famous: A Fool in Love; He's Mine; My Man; If I Can't Be the First; All... more

Gathered together for one night in a lifetime, the legendary names of Reggae and Rock music met at Fort Charles Jamaica, in a musical event that would reverberate around the world. For one night, the... more

This is music for the ages, power pop music that anyone who enjoys real rock and roll will appreciate. These 3 musical virtuosos came together by accident, discovered they had different mothers but... more

Bill Monroe's vocalist during his heyday, Jimmy Martin was one of the original kings of bluegrass. His famous high 'n' lonesome voice stirs the soul in these live 1969–71 performances with Jimmy's... more