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Life In the ‘Colony’: When Elton John Waited On Customers
Richard Turk spent decades helming Colony Records until it closed in 2012. He’s met everyone, seen pretty much everything.
Richard Turk spent decades helming Colony Records until it closed in 2012. He’s met everyone, seen pretty much everything.
6 Things You Didn’t Know About Woodstock
Here are a few things we bet you didn’t know about those three (and a half) days of peace and music.
Here are a few things we bet you didn’t know about those three (and a half) days of peace and music.
The Complex Simplicity of ‘Lucy in the Sky’
It may have a childlike spirit, but “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” reveals a fully mature songwriter at the peak of his powers. Here’s an appreciation of that groundbreaking track.
It may have a childlike spirit, but “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” reveals a fully mature songwriter at the peak of his powers. Here’s an appreciation of that groundbreaking track.
The Clear Appeal of Tinted Windows
If you like power pop in the vein of Cheap Trick, The Knack, Jellyfish, The Raspberries and Big Star, you should check out the relatively unheralded but hugely entertaining Tinted Windows. It’s a bracing combination of clever songwriting and killer musicianship from folks whose bands you may already admire.
If you like power pop in the vein of Cheap Trick, The Knack, Jellyfish, The Raspberries and Big Star, you should check out the relatively unheralded but hugely entertaining Tinted Windows. It’s a bracing combination of clever songwriting and killer musicianship from folks whose bands you may already admire.
10 Movies That Defined Being a Teen in the ‘80s
“Better Off Dead” and quite a few John Hughes flicks are on this list.
“Better Off Dead” and quite a few John Hughes flicks are on this list.
Your Top 5 Beatles Albums
After we shared some expert opinions on what Beatles album is the best, you weighed in with your own thoughts on the matter.
After we shared some expert opinions on what Beatles album is the best, you weighed in with your own thoughts on the matter.
When You Need to Laugh, These Series Deliver
If the news is making you tense, you can release a few endorphins by watching new shows like “Animals,” “Lovesick” and “Chewing Gum.”
If the news is making you tense, you can release a few endorphins by watching new shows like “Animals,” “Lovesick” and “Chewing Gum.”
‘Big Generator’ Illustrates the Lasting Power of Yes
This 1987 album embraces the sonic and musical textures of the era without sacrificing the integrity of the band’s songwriting and performances.
This 1987 album embraces the sonic and musical textures of the era without sacrificing the integrity of the band’s songwriting and performances.
The 6 Greatest Racing Video Games Today
Gran Turismo and Mario Kart cause an adrenaline rush.
Gran Turismo and Mario Kart cause an adrenaline rush.
50 Years Later, Dion’s ‘Kickin’ Child’ Is Born
Bob Dylan and Tom Paxton are not names you generally associate with Dion.
Bob Dylan and Tom Paxton are not names you generally associate with Dion.
Remember Melanie, the Folkie Who Sang About a ‘Brand New Key’?
He tour managed Genesis. He tour managed The Who. But first he tour managed Melanie. Guess what that entailed?
He tour managed Genesis. He tour managed The Who. But first he tour managed Melanie. Guess what that entailed?
What Happened When The Beatles Did Covers? Beautiful Things!
From Chuck Berry to Carl Perkins to The Marvelettes, John, Paul, George and Ringo put their own spin on quite a few standards.
From Chuck Berry to Carl Perkins to The Marvelettes, John, Paul, George and Ringo put their own spin on quite a few standards.
‘Triplicate’ Is Dylan’s Take on The Great American Songbook
This three disc collection has Bob Dylan covering everyone from Irving Berlin to Cy Coleman. In its own way, it is a revelation.
This three disc collection has Bob Dylan covering everyone from Irving Berlin to Cy Coleman. In its own way, it is a revelation.
Fans of Asian Cinema Know: Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing, Baby
“The Departed,” “The Ring,” and “The Magnificent Seven” can’t hold a candle to the Asian movies that inspired them.
“The Departed,” “The Ring,” and “The Magnificent Seven” can’t hold a candle to the Asian movies that inspired them.
A Rock Lover’s Guide to Chicago
Have you been to The Aragon Ballroom, The Metro, and Soldier Field? How about the Arcada or Schubas?
Have you been to The Aragon Ballroom, The Metro, and Soldier Field? How about the Arcada or Schubas?