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Black Sabbath: The Dave Walker Era

Black Sabbath was a mess in 1977. Drug and alcohol abuse were rampant. The band was mired in financial and legal troubles. Ozzy Osbourne’s father passed away. At the conclusion of the Technical Ecstasy tour, Ozzy did the unthinkable and quit Black Sabbath. Determined to carry on, Sabbath brought in vocalist Dave Walker. Best known for brief tenures in Savoy Brown and Fleetwood Mac, Walker immediately began writing new material. The new union was not meant to be. Three months after his exit, Ozzy returned to Black Sabbath. Walker was…

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Album Reviews Articles 

Neil Young – ‘Roxy: Tonight’s the Night Live’ Review

Tonight’s the Night has a funny place in Neil Young’s discography. Despite being recorded directly after Harvest, the album was not released until 1975. Although Time Fades Away and On the Beach followed Harvest, Tonight’s the Night is the true successor to Young’s highest charting album. Tonight’s the Night was Neil Young’s artistic response to the deaths of roadie Bruce Berry and Crazy Horse guitarist Danny Whitten. The art, music, and lyrics are collectively dark; creating a morose aesthetic that alienated fans seeking the country vibe of Harvest. With a…

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