Back in 1972, when David Ackles released his third album American Gothic, it was lavishly praised and referred to as the “Sgt. Pepper of folk.” That’s an enormous statement, especially when considering his standing as a cult figure today. But he has fans in high, and diverse, places, from Genesis drummer Phil Collins to Elvis Costello and Elton John. Brend takes on the challenge of dragging Ackles’ music out of the shadows.
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