Rock and roll releases, week 36

This week's rock and roll highlights include a reissued 1986 Conway Twitty hit and a newly uncovered Freddie Mercury mural at Wembley Park, alongside deep dives into the creative legacies of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and AC/DC. New releases and retrospectives explore forgotten collaborations, such as Mark Kozelek’s folk reinterpretations of Bon Scott’s songs and The Gentrysts’ long-awaited album. Additional coverage examines pivotal moments in rock history, from The Doors’ 1970 live recordings to the impact of damaged guitar amps on The Kinks’ early success. The week also reflects on personal stories, including Mary Austin’s recollections of Freddie Mercury and John Lennon’s posthumous charting single.

1. 01

   Conway Twitty, Commodores

   Conway Twitty's 1986 Country No. 1 and Cover of The Commodores Song

   Sep 5 · 2 outlets

2. 02

   Freddie Mercury

   Freddie Mercury mural unveiled at Wembley Park

   Sep 5 · 2 outlets

3. 03

   Freddie Mercury, Mary Austin

   The extraordinary untold story of Freddie Mercury: Mary Austin on her best friend – and love of her life

   Sep 3 · 2 outlets

4. 04

   The Beatles

   The Beatles—Future Perfect, Part 8

   Sep 6 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Mark Kozelek, AC/DC, Bon Scott, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson

   How Mark Kozelek turned Bon Scott's AC/DC songs into haunted folk ballads. "Malcolm Young heard the record and liked it. Brian Johnson was supportive of it as well"

   Sep 6 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Bruce Springsteen

   Remembering When Bruce Springsteen Went Folkie for a Second Time in 1995

   Sep 5 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   The Rolling Stones, Mick Taylor

   Remember When The Rolling Stones Closed Out the Mick Taylor Era With an Aggressive Album in 1974?

   Sep 5 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Ringo Starr, The Beatles

   4 Cool Songs Members of the Beatles Wrote for Ringo Starr’s ‘Ringo’ Album

   Sep 5 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   The Gentrys

   SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: THE GENTRYS – IT’S BEEN SO LONG

   Sep 4 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    John Lennon, Paul McCartney

    "How Do You Sleep?" de John Lennon à Paul McCartney, le bruit d'une amitié qui se brise...

    Sep 4 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Led Zeppelin

    David Murphy & Ether Ensemble Share Led Zeppelin Cover ‘The Rain Song’

    Sep 4 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Aerosmith, Desmond Child

    How Desmond Child Taught Aerosmith a Multi-Platinum Lesson

    Sep 3 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    The Doors

    The Doors ressortent leurs concerts de 1970 sur un nouvel album live, "Unbound and Dangerous"

    Sep 3 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Elvis Presley

    Il était une fois Burning Love par Elvis Presley

    Sep 3 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    John Lennon

    Remember When John Lennon Had a Posthumous Top 5 Single?

    Sep 2 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    AC/DC

    Et si AC/DC était un groupe… irlandais ?

    Sep 2 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    The Rolling Stones, Brown Sugar

    The Rolling Stones’ Label Wanted Another Boundary-Pushing Song Like “Brown Sugar” (Here’s What They Offered Instead)

    Sep 1 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    The Kinks

    Remembering When an Intentionally Damaged Amp Contributed to The Kinks’ First Big Hit in 1964

    Sep 1 · 1 outlet

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