R.I.P. Bill Briggs of The Remains

Sadly, Bill Briggs, keyboardist with Boston garage rock kings The Remains has passed away at 78. He'll be greatly missed. 

That time Gram Parsons & Emmylou Harris played Oliver's in Boston

Here are two recordings of Gram Parsons and the Fallen Angels – one with Barry Tashian of The Remains – back in 1973. 

Lydia Lunch vs. The Remains

Lydia Lunch's 8 Eyed Spy knocked out a great version of "Diddy Wah Diddy" in '79 which would've impressed The Captain. 

The Remains live at the Boston Tea Party recording from 1969 resurfaces!

The Remains' 9-song Live 1969 album with Mike Stax liner notes is being issued by Sundazed  on January 12.

Recorded at the legendary Boston Tea Party in 1969, The Remains rip through an absolute killer of a set list, featuring road tested covers of “Hang On Sloopy,” “Johnny B. Goode,” and their crowd-pleasing original “Why Do I Cry.” Captured two and a half years after they broke up, the four original members of The Remains are in perfect form here for a one-night-only performance that was only rumored to exist – until now. From the recently discovered tapes, to pristine R.T.I. pressed vinyl! Also available on compact disc. Listen to clips and pre-order the album directly from Sundazed right here. Watch a couple of videos of the reunited Remains performing in 2010 below.

“There’s Nothing else in The Remains world as wild as this one.
"We were on fire…on the brink…” – Barry Tashian (The Remains)

The Remains vs. Petula Clark

The Remains had the edge with the rave-up bit in their cover of Petula Clark's b-side gem Heart.