“I see how my own personality got in the way of my talent. I wasn’t really talented as a performer, even though I was good, but I was great as a strategist.”
Trini Lopez: The Most Important Man in Rock ‘N Roll?
While Frank was visiting PJ’s, a Beverly Hills nightclub, he watched Trini as one of the first artists to add shades of rockabilly and Mexican music to old folk songs.
While Frank was visiting PJ’s, a Beverly Hills nightclub, he watched Trini as one of the first artists to add shades of rockabilly and Mexican music to old folk songs.
Mike McCartney: On Growing up With Paul
Mike said that he and Paul, who he calls “Our Kid,” threw themselves into creative pursuits as a way of dealing with their mother’s death and he would see his brother just get lost in music.
Mike said that he and Paul, who he calls “Our Kid,” threw themselves into creative pursuits as a way of dealing with their mother’s death and he would see his brother just get lost in music.
A Rock Reboot: Creem Is Back!
Rock fans of a certain generation will remember one of the essential magazines of the genre, namely CREEM, which launched in 1969.
Rock fans of a certain generation will remember one of the essential magazines of the genre, namely CREEM, which launched in 1969.
‘George Harrison in the 70s’: His Decade of Change
While some fans didn’t appreciate his somewhat in-your-face approach at the start of the 70s (especially when he released a whole album of chants), by the end of the decade the man and the mantra were one.
While some fans didn’t appreciate his somewhat in-your-face approach at the start of the 70s (especially when he released a whole album of chants), by the end of the decade the man and the mantra were one.
‘Long Train Runnin’: The Doobie Brothers Memoir
Johnston and Simmons blended their basic rock sound with enormous soul, more than a hint of blues and ear-grabbing harmonies. Johnston brought his unique vocals and Simmons his finger-picking guitar skills.
Johnston and Simmons blended their basic rock sound with enormous soul, more than a hint of blues and ear-grabbing harmonies. Johnston brought his unique vocals and Simmons his finger-picking guitar skills.
Happy Birthday, Paul: McCartney at 80
On his 80th birthday, the world can be grateful that when Paul McCartney “got myself a steady job,” he was not as successful at being a coil winder as he was jumping over wall fences….and eventually, becoming one of the single most successful musicians in history.
On his 80th birthday, the world can be grateful that when Paul McCartney “got myself a steady job,” he was not as successful at being a coil winder as he was jumping over wall fences….and eventually, becoming one of the single most successful musicians in history.
‘The Beatles Fab Four Cities’ – A Unique Travelogue
One of the most interesting aspects of Bedford, Ryan, and Porter’s book is the segment referred to as “Fab Four Connections,” where two or more of the Fab Four Cities are linked by quirky similarities or mirrored events.
One of the most interesting aspects of Bedford, Ryan, and Porter’s book is the segment referred to as “Fab Four Connections,” where two or more of the Fab Four Cities are linked by quirky similarities or mirrored events.
Father’s Day Mixtape
Need some music for your day with “daddy,” “papa,” whatever you call him? Here you go.
Need some music for your day with “daddy,” “papa,” whatever you call him? Here you go.
It Takes a Village: Lenny Kaye’s 10 Moments in Rock
In 1972, he ensured that the garage bands of the mid-1960s would be remembered, gathering the songs for the Nuggets compilation.
In 1972, he ensured that the garage bands of the mid-1960s would be remembered, gathering the songs for the Nuggets compilation.
Mel Brooks: A Life of Laughter
Even in the direst of circumstances, he cares about making people laugh.
Even in the direst of circumstances, he cares about making people laugh.
‘George Harrison in the 70S’: His Decade of Change
The 70s found George trying to step away from a legacy impossible to step away from.
The 70s found George trying to step away from a legacy impossible to step away from.
Stuart Sutcliffe: Four Myths About the 5th Beatle
He’s long considered the person who played a major role in putting art in the fabric of the developing Beatles.
He’s long considered the person who played a major role in putting art in the fabric of the developing Beatles.
Martin Barre: On Jethro Tull, Mountain, the Beatles
His current Martin Barre Band has drawn rave reviews from his fans, young and old while bringing a revived interest in his vast solo work since leaving JT nearly 10 years ago.
His current Martin Barre Band has drawn rave reviews from his fans, young and old while bringing a revived interest in his vast solo work since leaving JT nearly 10 years ago.
Number 9, Number 9 (And John Lennon)
It was an uncanny association that followed him from his birth on 9 October 1940 throughout the next 40 years.
It was an uncanny association that followed him from his birth on 9 October 1940 throughout the next 40 years.
‘Paul Is Dead’ – How It Started, Where It Went
The remaining Beatles, fearing that public reaction would adversely affect the fortunes of the group, agreed to keep the matter secret.
The remaining Beatles, fearing that public reaction would adversely affect the fortunes of the group, agreed to keep the matter secret.