They revealed to me an amazing music scene of which few seemed to be aware.
Appreciating Michael Nesmith
His tenure with The Monkees was the tip of the proverbial “Nez” iceberg.
His tenure with The Monkees was the tip of the proverbial “Nez” iceberg.
Some Time in New York City and POEM: 50 Years Later
The catchy slogans that John Lennon had created as “ear worms,” designed to inspire change, were labeled “corny.”
The catchy slogans that John Lennon had created as “ear worms,” designed to inspire change, were labeled “corny.”
‘The Lyrics of Syd Barrett’: Inside a Troubled Genius
The book offers an outline every bit as colorful as the paintings Barrett translated from the art colleges into a soundscape.
The book offers an outline every bit as colorful as the paintings Barrett translated from the art colleges into a soundscape.
‘On Record’: An Encyclopedic Guide for Music Lovers
Over the years, Brown secured thousands of interviews with legendary performers such as Paul McCartney, Kurt Cobain, Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen, and a laundry list of others.
Over the years, Brown secured thousands of interviews with legendary performers such as Paul McCartney, Kurt Cobain, Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen, and a laundry list of others.
John Lennon: The Other Pivotal ‘Dec. 8’
That date of Dec. 8 is when John began pondering his career choice, one that would not only impact him but ultimately, the rest of the world.
That date of Dec. 8 is when John began pondering his career choice, one that would not only impact him but ultimately, the rest of the world.
‘She-Bop’: The Role of Women In Rock
From punk to pop, jazz to hip-hop, women have exercised their control to a craft nominally reserved for men.
From punk to pop, jazz to hip-hop, women have exercised their control to a craft nominally reserved for men.
Some Brotherly ‘Love’
Brothers collaborating and making great music seems like a more natural process.
Brothers collaborating and making great music seems like a more natural process.
‘All Things Must Pass Away’: Harrison & Clapton
He could never match Harrison as a songwriter, but Clapton had a purity and passion that could translate into a towering guitar piece.
He could never match Harrison as a songwriter, but Clapton had a purity and passion that could translate into a towering guitar piece.
‘I’m Goin’ to Strawberry Field’: The Journey of Julia Baird
John always knew that he marched to “a different drummer.” And sometimes, that hurt.
John always knew that he marched to “a different drummer.” And sometimes, that hurt.
David Bowie and That One Damn Song (Five Years Later)
There was never going to be a “right” time for David Bowie to go.
There was never going to be a “right” time for David Bowie to go.
Sylvain Sylvain: The Not-So-Shabby Doll
“Often it takes death within a group and then people say, ‘Ah, yes."
“Often it takes death within a group and then people say, ‘Ah, yes.”
‘Nothin’ But a Good Time’: When the 80s Got Loud
While the metal music-making process is not given short shrift, the stories are often about the clash of massive egos, complex friendships, and (always) hotel wreckage.
While the metal music-making process is not given short shrift, the stories are often about the clash of massive egos, complex friendships, and (always) hotel wreckage.
Fright Fiction: Your Fall Reading List
This time of year, how great is it to curl up with a book scary enough to make you afraid of the dark, or one that simply keeps you in suspense?
This time of year, how great is it to curl up with a book scary enough to make you afraid of the dark, or one that simply keeps you in suspense?
4 Tired Rock Arguments To Retire…NOW
Or as my dad would have said, it’s time to “Quit the bitchin’ and bellyaching!”
Or as my dad would have said, it’s time to “Quit the bitchin’ and bellyaching!”
Paint It Orange: The Stones and a Movie That Almost Was
It was noted via a 1967 “petition” that a singer in a rock group should act as a harmful gang member in a movie called A Clockwork Orange.
It was noted via a 1967 “petition” that a singer in a rock group should act as a harmful gang member in a movie called A Clockwork Orange.