So, I went in search of why this was the case, thinking it had to do with fewer Rock bands or some change in the Grammy categories but neither was the case.
Remembering Marvin Gaye 40 Years Later
Hard to believe that it’s been 40 years since the untimely passing of Marvin Gaye.
Hard to believe that it’s been 40 years since the untimely passing of Marvin Gaye.
Extended Guitar Solos That Deserve More Love
Some cursory research reveals that the median length of a guitar solo in a hit song is 35 seconds, give or take.
Some cursory research reveals that the median length of a guitar solo in a hit song is 35 seconds, give or take.
Remember Melanie, the Folkie Who Sang About a ‘Brand New Key’?
Rock and roll tour manager Regis Boff got his start working with Melanie and literally had a front-row seat to those fervent performances almost every night.
Rock and roll tour manager Regis Boff got his start working with Melanie and literally had a front-row seat to those fervent performances almost every night.
The Epic Track: ‘Don’t Fear the Reaper’
The song became a longtime staple on rock radio playlists, and it’s been covered by bands like Heaven 17, Goo Goo Dolls, and Candlemass.
The song became a longtime staple on rock radio playlists, and it’s been covered by bands like Heaven 17, Goo Goo Dolls, and Candlemass.
The Bitter Irony of Barbie’s Oscar Nod
Barbie received eight Oscar nominations, including the coveted Best Picture. But Best Director was not one of them.
Barbie received eight Oscar nominations, including the coveted Best Picture. But Best Director was not one of them.
5 Underappreciated Female Music Pioneers
From the Queen of electric blues to the first Funk Princess, these five female artists are all deserving of wider recognition.
From the Queen of electric blues to the first Funk Princess, these five female artists are all deserving of wider recognition.
Five Acts to Watch in 2024
One thing is sure: these artists sing, write, and perform at an interesting level.
One thing is sure: these artists sing, write, and perform at an interesting level.
10 of the Best Films of 2023
Artists, hungry to return to the film sets after a two-year layoff, brought that much-needed energy, relieving viewers of superhero fatigue.
Artists, hungry to return to the film sets after a two-year layoff, brought that much-needed energy, relieving viewers of superhero fatigue.
A Mount Rushmore…for Guitarists?
“If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it ‘Chuck Berry.’” -John Lennon
“If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it ‘Chuck Berry.’” -John Lennon
Hall & Oates’ Ubiquitous ‘I Can’t Go for That’
Along with its success on the pop charts, the track reached #1 on both the soul and dance charts as well as receiving significant airplay on adult-contemporary and rock stations.
Along with its success on the pop charts, the track reached #1 on both the soul and dance charts as well as receiving significant airplay on adult-contemporary and rock stations.
Taylor Swift Is…Not So Bad
She’s one of the few artists who writes nearly all of her own music; that’s notable nowadays.
She’s one of the few artists who writes nearly all of her own music; that’s notable nowadays.
The One-Hit Wonder File: ‘How Long’
The melancholy tone and sorrow-laced lyrics of “How Long” conjure up images of a cheating lover, but that’s not the actual topic of the tune.
The melancholy tone and sorrow-laced lyrics of “How Long” conjure up images of a cheating lover, but that’s not the actual topic of the tune.
Python’s ‘Grail’ Anniversary Is Worth Celebrating
A 90-minute comedy flimsily stitched together from disparate sketches.
A 90-minute comedy flimsily stitched together from disparate sketches.
The 10 Best Squeeze Songs You May Have Never Heard
Released just four albums into the band’s career, it’s packed with the group’s singular magic: tight musicianship, effortless melodic hooks, clever slice-of-life lyrics and high-and-low harmonies.
Released just four albums into the band’s career, it’s packed with the group’s singular magic: tight musicianship, effortless melodic hooks, clever slice-of-life lyrics and high-and-low harmonies.
A ‘Stax Christmas’: A Stockingful of Soul
The “Stax Christmas” album will feature reimagined classics and previously unreleased recordings.
The “Stax Christmas” album will feature reimagined classics and previously unreleased recordings.