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WELCOME TO BLITZ MAGAZINE'S WEB SITE!


CAN I GET A WITNESS?: Beloved composer, vocalist, keyboard virtuoso, actress and author ALICIA WITT shares with Blitz Magazine Editor / Publisher Michael McDowell what to expect on her forthcoming North American tour in support of her highly aclaimed latest release, Witness. Their exchange can be found in a free standing article under the Previous Posts heading at right. (Click on above image to enlarge).

WELCOME TO THE INTERET HOME
FOR BLITZ MAGAZINE
SINCE 1975 -
THE ROCK AND ROLL MAGAZINE
FOR THINKING PEOPLE

Welcome to the official web site for Blitz, The Rock And Roll Magazine For Thinking People. Since 1975, Blitz has been the leading voice for the discerning music enthusiast. Blitz Magazine was also one of the first magazines of its kind to embrace the internet, having also been online since January 1996.

Here you will find news and updates about all of the key artists essential to the growth and development of rock and roll music and related genres, including rhythm and blues, country and western, jazz and easy listening. For highlights from recent past editions of the Bits And Pieces and Shape Of Things To Come columns, click on the archival postings on the right hand side of this page. Be sure and check back frequently for regular updates.

If you have any questions, please e-mail us at BlitzMcD@aol.com.


Michael McDowell
Editor/Publisher
Blitz Magazine
Since 1975 - The Rock And Roll Magazine For Thinking People

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AUDREY'S MUSICAL JOURNEY:

Follow the fascinating and unfolding tale (through her favorite music) of the life and times of Blitz Magazine's late and beloved Photo Editor, Audrey McDowell, as told by her husband, Blitz Editor/Publisher Michael McDowell. A Facebook exclusive! "Like" us on Facebook at Blitz Magazine - The Rock And Roll Magazine For Thinking People, and watch for further installments.

IN THE BITS AND PIECES COLUMN:

In a free standing article under the Previous Posts heading at right, beloved composer, vocalist, keyboard virtuoso, actress and author ALICIA WITT shares her plans for her highly anticipated North American tour in support of her acclaimed Witness album.

His sudden passing over the weekend of 09-10 March came as a tremendous shock to the faithful who continue to regard his band, the RASPBERRIES as one of the great saving graces from the protracted aesthetic slump that beleaguered mainstream music in the early 1970s. Editor/Publisher Michael McDowell pays tribute to band founder and principal visionary ERIC CARMEN.

Together with his late wife Eydie Gorme, he excelled on television, the Broadway stage and in the recording studio for more than seven decades. We salute the great STEVE LAWRENCE, who lost his protracted battle against Alzheimer's Disease in Los Angeles on 07 March.

In a free standing article under the Previous Posts heading at right, Editor/Publisher Michael McDowell celebrates Icons, Idols And Idiots Of Hollywood, the all new autobiography by FOUR PREPS co-founder BRUCE BELLAND.

His band (in which he remained the lone constant) played a pivotal role in the resurgence of garage rock that was crucial to the Los Angeles independent musical movement in the late 1970s and early 1980s. We remember UNCLAIMED front man PETER SHELDON "SHELLEY" GANZ, who was found dead in his Los Angeles home on 23 January.

Prayers continue for Beach Boys co-founder BRIAN WILSON in the wake of the passing of his wife, MELINDA WILSON

His most impressive legacy as a recording artist for MGM, Cadence, ABC Paramount and Kapp was perhaps superseded only by his portrayal of Doug Williams on NBC's Days Of Our Lives for more than a half century. We salute the legendary BILL HAYES, who passed away suddenly on 12 January at age 98.

Beloved pioneering rocker and comedy/drama visionary ADRIANO CELENTANO celebrated his eighty-sixth birthday on 06 January 2024. Editor/Publisher Michael McDowell takes a closer look at his extraordinary legacy.

In a free standing interview under the Previous Posts heading at right, KALEIDOSCOPE front man and co-founder PETER DALTREY shares his considerable enthusiasm over Running Through Chelsea, his all new collaboration with the KNOW ESCAPE for the Texas-based Think Like A Key label. 

Capitol, Kapp and RCA Victor Records alumnus JACK JONES has had reasons to be cheerful in 2023, in light of his recent victorious battle against cancer.

IN THE REISSUES / ANTHOLOGIES SECTION OF
THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME COLUMN:

Time spent fishing with Monkees bsssist Peter Tork on several occsions gave the vaunted guitarist Jimi Hendrix the motivation he needed to take things to the next level. The proof is in Hollywood Bowl August 18, 1967, the heretofore unreleated live performaance by the JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE on the Experience Hendrix label. 

Band co-founder and keyboard man JAMES J. DONNA has told the extraordinary tale of his band of first generation garage rock legends, the CASTAWAYS in his autiobiography/ band biography, Liar, Liar.

Roger Maglio's Gear Fab label has once again struck gold with their re-release of Kings, Queens And Jokers, the third (and first deluxe) incarnation of the 1971 debut album by the New Jersey-based VICTORIA.

Beloved veteran sibling band, the COWSILLS has led the charge for the 2023 Christmas season with the release of their ambitious digital EP, A Christmas Offering From The Cowsills for the Omnivore label. 

Cherry Red's affiliate Cherry Pop label has added to their already impressive catalog of BUCKS FIZZ releases with The Land Of Make Believe, a most impressive five CD career overview.

Once available via the prolific UK-based Cherry Red Records, the 1975 Harvest label third album, Too Many Crooks by veteran country rock band UNICORN is now also available in a deluxe CD reissue on the Texas - based Think Like A Key label.

IN THE NEW RELEASES SECTION OF
THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME COLUMN:

Veteran blues guitarist SUE FOLEY reaches across the aisle without compromise in her latest album, Live In Austin, Volume One.

In their latest VizzTone release, 11X11, the ELEVEN GUYS QUARTET once again prove themselves to be surpemely adempt at the blues/rock instrumental hybrid.

The staggeringly prolific Portage, Michigan-based composer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist JEREMY MORRIS brings his guitar jangle front and center in his latest JAM label release, High Fidelity. 

With his latest Original Cast release, I Grew Up Here, veteran composer and vocalist BRIAN GARI takes a pragmatic and universal look at life's loves, tragedies and unresolved business.

ROMANTICS co-founder WALLY PALMAR has joined forces with Tornoto, Ontario - based composer, vocalist and guitarist JACK DE KEYZER for No War, an all new 45 on the recently revived Spider label (with cover design by former Blitz Magazine Art Director, Dennis Loren). 

Bassist PENN JILLETTE has returned to the studio with his long time Penn And Teller musical director and pianist, MIKE JONES. The two of them then recruited veteran drummer JEFF HAMILTON for an all new and ambitious project for Capri Records, Are You Sure You Three Guys Know What You're Doing?

First generation garage rock great and STANDELLS co-founder TONY VALENTINO celebrates his legacy with new versions of his band's classic sides for Tower Records and a couple of new originals in Dirty Water Revisited.

With his latest Linus Entertainment release, Waiting For The Sun To Rise, Toronto, Ontario composer and vocaliat MARC JORDAN has produced a most fascinating look at a familiar theme.

Veteran composer and vocalist ALICIA WITT brings Neil Sedaka's 1972 lament, I'm A Song (Sing Me) full circle with her latest single for Alicia Witt Music, Someone To Write Me A Song.