Mark Lindsay is the former lead singer of Paul Revere & The Raiders.
By summer 1961, Mark Lindsay had already gotten a first taste of pop music success when “Like, Long Hair,” an instrumental song by his band,...
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Menzel is still riding the wave of success
A new generation of fans got to know Idina Menzel through her work on the blockbuster movie “Frozen” and the song “Let It Go,” which...
As far as part-time work goes, Toad is a good gig
People who saw the arrival of a new Toad The Wet Sprocket album, “New Constellation,” in 2013 as a signal that the group was going...
On the rockin’ road to Dublin
Young Dubliners are back with their first studio album in four years...
Jack Johnson’s touring of the seasons continues through San Diego
Jack Johnson has a busy summer and fall ahead of him with a touring schedule that numbers nearly 40 shows in the United States and...
Mraz coming back home
Jason Mraz has released a new album, “Yes,” and begins a tour to support the album on Aug. 21 in his hometown of San Diego....
With new album comes new insights for Duritz
When singer Adam Duritz started writing lyrics for the new Counting Crows album, “Somewhere Under Wonderland,” he expects will be out in September, he almost...
Confidence, compromise put Perri on right track
The classic saying is musicians have their entire life to write their first albums and six months to make their second albums. The truth of...
Things are ‘bopping’ along for Hanson brothers
Everything may seem just fine in the world of Hanson these days — and things are going reasonably well for the trio of brothers these...
The Dave Matthews band is in a ‘good place’
In an interview with “Rolling Stone” magazine in August 2012, Dave Matthews created a major stir with fans with quotes that some interpreted as signs...
The ‘Kids’ are going through growing pains
Cold War Kids fans will know that things were different for the band in making its new CD, “Dear Miss Lonelyhearts,” because of a significant...
Shining light on Ellie Goulding
When the title song to Ellie Goulding’s first album, “Lights,” took off, reaching number two on “Billboard” magazine’s all-format Hot 100 chart (and topping four...
Fitz and the Tantrums get unique
When Fitz and the Tantrums arrive at the Del Mar Racetrack for a show June 26, chances are the six band members won’t be caught...