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on Mar 15, 2025
Boz Scaggs' Silk Degrees: The Definitive Soft Rock Masterpiece of the 1970s
Boz Scaggs' 1976 album Silk Degrees defined the LA sound with smooth vocals, jazz-infused grooves, and flawless production. A five-times platinum masterpiece that still sounds timeless today.
on Mar 2, 2025
Steel Guitar in 1970s Country: Licks, Tones, and Emotional Pull
The pedal steel guitar defined 1970s country music with its crying tones, emotional licks, and Nashville 9th tuning. From Buddy Emmons to Neil Young, it turned heartbreak into sound.
on Feb 13, 2025
Studio Recording for Solo Artists: How 1970s Intimate Production Created Timeless Vocals
Discover how 1970s solo artists created deeply emotional recordings with minimal gear-no plugins, no comping, just raw voice and tape. Learn why this intimate approach still resonates today.