Rob Hughes

The opening salvo of Surf’s Up, this cautionary tale saw our once-carefree Californians turn eco warriors long before the cause went mainstream

Dazzling full-length debut from Oregon-based songwriter

Sad, funny, literate and reassuringly accomplished eighth from rootsy Texan

From smoky nights at the Ealing Jazz Club to the dawning of their first imperial phase, discover how Charlie Watts turned the Rollin’ Stones into The Rolling Stones

Upbeat, sonically diverse gem from Jack White-endorsed singer-guitarist

Weighty boxset uncovers the full extent of a wonderfully fertile transitional period for “America’s Top Surfin’ Group”

Socio-political 10th from seasoned Illinois quartet

Young Dubliner brokers the ancient and modern on captivating debut

Fabled Texan trio make edifying comeback with a mostly-covers set

1971 was a momentous year for the band – involving landmark shows, bizarre ESP experiments, French Acid Tests, new faces and emotional farewells. Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann and other eyewitnesses share tales from this journey