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Category Archives: Todd Rundgren
Top 5 Songs – The Sales Brothers
Born into show business, hired guns Tony and his brother Hunt Sales were the rhythm section and driving force behind some key moments in rock history. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, bassist Tony and drummer Hunt’s father was well known comedian … Continue reading
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The Lemon Twigs – Bowery Ballroom, NYC
With a new album on the way, we appease our excitement with twelve of the greatest moments on record from New York’s incredible The Lemon Twigs. Brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario of The Lemon Twigs recently played two shows in … Continue reading
Producer: Hugh Padgham in the 80s
Hugh Padgham was the invisible catalyst behind dozens of best-selling, multi-platinum albums and was among the most successful, and sought after, music producers in contemporary British rock and pop history. We take a stroll though his work throughout the decade … Continue reading
Todd – Live in Australia: October 2018
I saw Todd Rundgren play at Melbourne’s The Curtin – part of his glorious ToddARoo Australian tour in 2018 and saw one of the more blistering rock sets in recent memory. I even got to shake Todd’s hand. The band … Continue reading
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The Todd Rundgren Odyssey (1970-1981)
The tracks on this two-disc compilation are taken from the multi-instrumentalist, seminal years: 1970-1981. Diverse and eclectic, this is a companion piece to Ballads, although still something of an introductory odyssey, recommended for anyone looking to begin exploring the delights … Continue reading
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#10: Todd Rundgren – Todd (1974)
Here at The Press we take a look at bloated, self-indulgent, expansive double albums and gleefully trim it back to a single, dreck-free, no filler, concise, listenable record without having to reach for the skip button or needle re-positioning. I … Continue reading
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Todd – Ballads
Todd Rundgren. A man of extraordinary, and many, talents. None more so than his gift for the melodic ballad. These selections lifted from a handful of personal favorite solo albums concentrating on this area of his often brilliant work. 1. I Saw … Continue reading
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