The band went beyond the simple garage rock stomp and stammer formula and spread their wings lyrically and sonically in a few short years.

“Glenn Frey was my roommate, best friend, and first songwriting partner in Los Angeles,” Souther said, discussing the 1969 collaboration

The singer, who co-founded the Airplane and later joined Jefferson Starship, claims that he lost use of his tongue and thumb in a botched surgery.

The evening was his 40th anniversary celebration of the original multiplatinum-selling collection that was recorded at the very same venue in 1972

“The end result captures exactly the kind of music I should be making today,” Parker said, adding, “the vocals are all live, played with acoustic guitar.”

The concert, planned since June with the Queen of Soul’s blessing, will be held at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Her songs have been covered by many prominent artists

The ground-breaking 1972 music film, remastered and remixed, will include 15 minutes of previously unreleased bonus material

Featured artists include Lynyrd Skynyrd, Billy Gibbons, Travis Tritt, the Oak Ridge Boys, Ricky Skaggs, Alabama, Daniels, and others.

They are continuing the 50th anniversary celebration of the release of the landmark animated film with a variety of products

The Queen of Soul canceled an April appearance at Jazz Fest. Her dozens of hits included such classics as “Respect” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman”