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Champlin Williams Friestedt – III (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockSeptember 24, 2024

During the late ‘70s into the ‘80s there was a brand of Rock-n-Roll music that had superior production, elegant instrumentation, and ever-so-carefully crafted songwriting. In more modern times some may call it Yacht Rock, but rather than fall into the trap of catchy labels, we ... Read More

Steve Lukather – Bridges (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 11, 2023

Transcending over four decades of Rock-n-Roll music, Steve Lukather is one of the more prolific artists in the genre. Known as the longest continued member of Toto, Lukather’s fingerprints have been all over the band’s music from the start. From 1978’s “Georgy Porgy,” 1979’s “99,” ... Read More

Ringo Starr – Rewind Forward (EP Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 11, 2023

One of Rock-n-Roll’s most iconic drummers, Ringo Starr has continued to make music for many years after the final cymbal crash on stage with The Beatles. Joining The Fab Four in 1962, after being invited by John Lennon, Ringo became a fixture behind the kit ... Read More

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Champlin Williams Friestedt – Carrie (EP Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 31, 2023

Champlin Williams Friestedt, often known as CWF, is a band full of talent. Consisting of Bill Champlin (who was a huge part of Chicago’s success in the ‘80s), Joseph Williams (who fronted as lead vocalist of Toto from 1986 to 1988, 2010 to 2019, and ... Read More

Champlin Williams Friestedt – II (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockMay 12, 2020

The term supergroup is often used to describe a collective of musicians who have earned accomplishments elsewhere, but join forces for something new. Sometimes effective, but other times a disappointment, if anything, it shows that talent/skill is only a portion of the equation for success. ... Read More

Interview – Bobby Kimball

CrypticRockCrypticRockMay 10, 2017

Life is impossible to predict, but if we stay true to ourselves, happiness is sure to follow. A positive way to look at the road that lies ahead, born and raised down south, Bobby Kimball has had music running through his veins since birth. Always ... Read More

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