The Eagles BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise Wednesday, October 27, 2010 There are three things one can expect from an Eagles concert. One, a perfect performance. Two, a bundle of hits. And three… well, with one and two each a given, who needs a “three”? Those who have seen the sometimes-feisty foursome…

Music vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman shares stories of memorable rock ‘n’ roll encounters that took place in our local environs. This week, the King of Queens claims his crown, and the Fonz becomes a friend. After segueing from the music biz, working behind the scenes at CBS4…

Music vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman shares stories of memorable rock ‘n’ roll encounters that took place in our local environs. This week, a rare concert by an all-star outfit.A Rolling Stones revival celebrating the band’s early ’70s lineup has been prompted in part by the DVD Ladies…

Music vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman shares stories of memorable rock ‘n’ roll encounters that took place in our local environs. This week, a twist on a name and a photo foible. It doesn’t take much to spark one of my musical memories. The recent visit by the…

Bob Dylan and His Band The Arena at Dan Tuft University Center, Davie Wednesday, October 6, 2010 If there’s any consistency at all to Bob Dylan’s live performances, it’s the fact that there’s never any consistency at all. As anyone who’s seen him will generally attest, Dylan’s not much of…

The Eagles didn’t invent Southern California country-rock, but they updated the Byrds, Poco, and the Flying Burrito Brothers’ sound and mined that formula for multiplatinum success. Their 1976 greatest-hits album remains one of pop music’s all-time chart triumphs, moving more than 42 million units. In many ways, though, the Eagles’…

After opening for James Blunt, Counting Crows, Aqualung, Marc Broussard, Guster, and Maroon 5, Sara Bareilles’ 2007 chart success of her single “Love Song” helped put her name atop the marquee. With three albums, several high-profile TV appearances, and a performance at last year’s G-20 economic summit courtesy of first…

Photo by Allen MalschickL to R: Maurice Gibb, Roger Daltrey, Tim Rice, Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb taken at the opening-night performance of Chess at the Jackie Gleason Theater.​Music vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman shares stories of memorable rock ‘n’ roll encounters that took place in our local environs…

Photo by Alisa B. Cherry​Crosby, Stills & NashHard Rock Live, HollywoodFriday, October 1, 2010Crosby, Stills & Nash made a return visit to Hard Rock Live a mere six months or so after their previous appearance. At last count, they’ve visited South Florida no fewer than four times in the past…

Remember that adage about how it’s hard to miss someone if they won’t stay away? In the case of Crosby, Stills and Nash, that saying still applies, but in a good way. Dominant more than 40 years ago as an early “super” group and originators of the West Coast folk-rock…

Lee, your jaw looks awfully swollen!​Music vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman shares stories of memorable rock ‘n’ roll encounters that took place in our local environs. This week, Lee gets wired, but it’s definitely a bringdown.I may be the only person in the history of mankind to ever…

​Neil YoungWith Allen ToussaintHard Rock Live, HollywoodThursday, September 23, 2010 For musical chameleon Neil Young, a solo show at the Hard Rock would have seemed prime to sample his more subdued side, but in truth, he went mellow only in moderation. Young’s well-documented evolution from rock to rockabilly, folk to…

Restless artists are practically like chameleons — changing their style and stance with each new outing to keep their fans guessing. Bowie, Byrne, and Prince are the most obvious examples, but Neil Young ranks as the all-time champ of transformation. He’s so prolific that critics have practically forced themselves to…

Photo courtesy of Lee ZimmermanDuran Duran and company, Lee’s third from the right in the back.​Music vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman shares stories of memorable rock ‘n’ roll encounters that took place in our local environs. This week, Wrestling with radio. People frequently ask me what was involved…

Photo by Lee ZimmermanSteve Boone with his trophy.​Music vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman shares stories of memorable rock ‘n’ roll encounters that took place in our local environs. This week: A little Lovin’ Spoonful goes a long, long way.I’m not shy about namedropping. Yet, of all these individuals,…

Freddie looking a lot dreamier than he does offstage.​Music vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman shares stories of memorable rock ‘n’ roll encounters that took place in our local environs. This week: Even in the music biz, actions can be deceiving. An artist’s onstage persona is often dramatically different…

Music vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman shares stories of memorable rock ‘n’ roll encounters that took place in our local environs. This week, Tricky Dickie and Lester the Lunatic. Now that the primaries are past, it’s time to get serious about the midterm elections! (Pause for collective yawns…

Tears for Fears The Rene Au Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Judging by Tears for Fears’ performance last night at the Broward Center, Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal continue to mine a collaboration that they remarked has spanned 31 years — with…

The latest extravaganza in South Florida’s current crop of concert offerings intent on rekindling musical memories for Baby Boomers is the affectionately dubbed HippieFest. Although its appeal to would-be hippies is questionable, the list of classic-rock regulars is, as always, well up to par. Headliner Jack Bruce had a long…