Author: John Visconti

John Visconti is a lifelong music and movies aficionado with wide-ranging tastes.He’s also the go-to guy when his friends have trivia questions they can't answer regarding pop culture. You’ll likely run into him in his home state of Connecticut at craft beer/bistro venues or various-sized concert halls. Check out his blog, John V's Eclectic Avenue on Blogger.
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More Than Fantastic! The Top 10 Albums of Elton John

“Madman Across the Water,” “Honky Chateau” and his big self-titled debut have left their mark on the rock pop landscape. As his farewell tour rolls on, this list of Elton’s 10 best albums are a great summary of his career.

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Enjoying Ray LaMontagne: Such a Simple Thing

He’s been compared to Otis Redding and Joe Cocker but this talented singer-songwriter has an incomparable style unique to him, one that’s been honed during his popular live sets. These six songs are a great intro to Ray LaMontagne.

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After Elton John Reached the Top, He Aimed Even Higher

How do you follow up classics like “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”? With an autobiographical masterpiece, that’s how. “Captain Fantastic” has aged exceptionally well – and is a wonderful peek into Elton John’s journey to rock-god stardom.