Author: Michael Sarno

Michael Sarno has a bachelors degree in history so you know he takes the history of music seriously. An avid student of 20th century rock, he spends his time writing/researching underappreciated stories and resurfacing unforgettable anecdotes. Michael currently resides in Boston and can be followed at @vanzkantdanz on Instagram.

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Welcoming Back Steve Perry With Open Arms

The guy known as The Voice took a long time out: about two decades. But former Journey frontman Steve Perry has returned with a surprising new album.

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The Beach Boys’ Top 10 Albums

“Pet Sounds” is obvious ….but there are some under-the-radar picks (like “Holland”) that made our list.

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Boz Scaggs Gets Back to the Blues

After the massive success of “Silk Degrees,” Boz Scaggs took an unexpected path to follow another musical passion and his latest album, “Out of the Blues,” finds him in fine form.

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Florence + the Machine: The Millennial Rock Band

Their debut album “Lungs” shot them onto the scene in a big way. Then “Ceremonials” and “How Big How Blue How Beautiful” established them as one of the most innovative groups on the scene. Now with “High as Hope,” Florence Welch can be heralded as among the best singers out there.

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A Change of Weather: The Story of ELO’s “Out of the Blue”

It’s tough to follow a legendary album (“A New World Record”). But Jeff Lynne and ELO managed to create a second masterpiece, right on its heels. Here’s the backstory.