So many of the story’s elements had such a touchstone in reality that it was hard for my young mind to make the distinction between what was fact and what was fiction.
‘Who Was John Lennon…Really?’
John was never mysterious. He was never shadowy or opaque. John was always “out there.”
John was never mysterious. He was never shadowy or opaque. John was always “out there.”
The Day I Discussed Life and Music With Meat Loaf
All the while, he showed that even rock stars are only mere mortals.
All the while, he showed that even rock stars are only mere mortals.
The ‘Spoken Word Interlude’: Breaking Rock’s 4th Wall
Lyrics weren’t supposed to be spoken. What was this?
Lyrics weren’t supposed to be spoken. What was this?
‘A Women’s History of the Beatles’: Thrilling, Never Prurient
This much-needed book shows us the mission-critical role of women in transforming four talented and ambitious young men into the Beatles, and the myriad ways the Beatles have, in turn, inspired and transformed the lives of women across three generations.
This much-needed book shows us the mission-critical role of women in transforming four talented and ambitious young men into the Beatles, and the myriad ways the Beatles have, in turn, inspired and transformed the lives of women across three generations.
‘Mysteries in the Music’ Closes the Case on Rock Tales
It’s an excellent addition to the rock scandal canon due to the wealth of personal interviews, arcane documents…and no axe to grind beyond the desire to provide the truth.
It’s an excellent addition to the rock scandal canon due to the wealth of personal interviews, arcane documents…and no axe to grind beyond the desire to provide the truth.
Blondie: The Early Years
By the time Blondie had achieved their superstardom, Harry handled her new celebrity with humor and nuance.
By the time Blondie had achieved their superstardom, Harry handled her new celebrity with humor and nuance.
The Enduring Mystery of ‘Magic Alex’
Who was this man, who so impressed one of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century?
Who was this man, who so impressed one of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century?
Janis Joplin, Days and Summers: A Scrapbook
Janis Joplin Days and Summers shows the vocalist for the searching, shrewd student that re-created herself as the doyenne of blues-rock.
Janis Joplin Days and Summers shows the vocalist for the searching, shrewd student that re-created herself as the doyenne of blues-rock.
When Frank Zappa Shared the Stage With John Lennon
For years Zappa and The Beatles would progress on somewhat parallel paths, occasionally acknowledging one another.
For years Zappa and The Beatles would progress on somewhat parallel paths, occasionally acknowledging one another.
Singing With the Beatles: An Interview With Lizzie Bravo
The Beatles sang so much about love. I hope young people can still feel that love when they listen to their music.
The Beatles sang so much about love. I hope young people can still feel that love when they listen to their music.
‘Spitting and Screaming’ – All About British Punk
There were many great punk bands, many of whom discuss their memories in the book.
There were many great punk bands, many of whom discuss their memories in the book.
From Military to Music: Rock Stars Who Served
A rundown of a few artists who wore a uniform in the field before stepping onto a concert stage and their interesting history with Uncle Sam.
A rundown of a few artists who wore a uniform in the field before stepping onto a concert stage and their interesting history with Uncle Sam.
60 Years of Rock N Roll Hair
Like so many of today’s popular musical staples, the Beatles invented long hair for the masses.
Like so many of today’s popular musical staples, the Beatles invented long hair for the masses.
200 Steps That Changed Rock ‘n Roll
The Beatles were the house band, only 200 steps away from his front door.
The Beatles were the house band, only 200 steps away from his front door.
Arlene Smith Remembers Her ‘English Leather’
During the concert, I was in the front row, and Mike and I kept smiling at each other all through the show.
During the concert, I was in the front row, and Mike and I kept smiling at each other all through the show.