In their first concerts since his passing, the band dedication the signature song to their longtime guitarist, who co-wrote it
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Four of the five double-LP reissues also feature non-album tracks, many of them appearing on vinyl for the very first time.
“I came to love his music in the same way everyone else did,” says the younger Croce, “by listening to the albums. It was part of me, part of my life.”
Before Miller’s death, the Country Music Hall of Famer had 31 Top 40 Billboard country hits (10 of which crossed over to the pop chart).
“They have more of an edge than the originals,” says one band member of the tracks on ‘Crackology,’ while the other set features 12 new tracks.
The film “takes viewers on a trip through the history, myth and legend of one of the most iconic American rock bands,” says Showtime.
“We had this little back and forth at the piano for about an hour,” Simon has said. She remembers it as a slow ballad, possibly titled “Fragile.”
The tapes were unearthed by the guitarist’s sons. They represent a period when he was not contributing much songwriting to the Kinks.
The new third disc includes guest appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Richie Sambora and others, plus covers of songs by Tom Petty, AC/DC and more.
The much-loved band’s fifth album was the first to feature guitarist Al Anderson and drummer Tom Ardolino of the classic lineup.