The Beatles’ 1966 masterpiece, Revolver, saw the band expanding their musical horizons by using the studio as another instrument.
Eric Clapton: 7 of His Best Cover Songs
When Clapton does a rendition of a colleague’s piece he cranks it up to the next dimension and takes a unique approach to someone else’s handiwork.
When Clapton does a rendition of a colleague’s piece he cranks it up to the next dimension and takes a unique approach to someone else’s handiwork.
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.
The Clash: 11 Songs That Matter
Hated by the critics, hushed by the fans, and handed to the charity shops, the album has become a misunderstood oddity in the band’s superlative canon.
Hated by the critics, hushed by the fans, and handed to the charity shops, the album has become a misunderstood oddity in the band’s superlative canon.
The Beatles, Joe Orton and ‘Up Against It’
McCartney finally offered his take on why Orton’s effort was shelved.
McCartney finally offered his take on why Orton’s effort was shelved.
The Long Journey to ‘Billie’
The documentary Billie is an intertwining tragic tale of two women. Billie Holiday and her biographer Linda Lipnack Kuehl.
The documentary Billie is an intertwining tragic tale of two women. Billie Holiday and her biographer Linda Lipnack Kuehl.
George Thorogood: 1982 Is ‘Peak’ George
50 shows across 50 states in 50 days.
50 shows across 50 states in 50 days.
‘Imagine’: John Lennon’s Complicated Masterpiece
Considering that Lennon was exploring “primal scream” therapy at the time, it’s no surprise that he had a lot to get off his chest.
Considering that Lennon was exploring “primal scream” therapy at the time, it’s no surprise that he had a lot to get off his chest.
The Bathers: One of the Best Bands You’ve Never Heard
A trio of recently re-released albums by Scottish band the Bathers makes this point with great musical eloquence.
A trio of recently re-released albums by Scottish band the Bathers makes this point with great musical eloquence.
Why Was 2020 a Little Like Altamont?
Rock historians often cite “Altamont” as the moment when the hippie dream died.
Rock historians often cite “Altamont” as the moment when the hippie dream died.
Paul Revere’s Phil ‘Fang’ Volk: Getting His ‘Kicks’
We usually started with the bass and guitar parts. That was especially true with Kicks.
We usually started with the bass and guitar parts. That was especially true with Kicks.
The Beatles and ‘Sgt. Pepper’: How To Manage Change?
The group decided to make a bold change in career direction and publicly announced they would stop touring.
The group decided to make a bold change in career direction and publicly announced they would stop touring.
‘Revolver’: A Fab Four Master Class Event
In many ways, Rubber Soul and Revolver led directly to the Beatles giving up the road. -Ken Womack
In many ways, Rubber Soul and Revolver led directly to the Beatles giving up the road. -Ken Womack
Lennon Full Circle: ‘Dear Yoko’
“Dear Yoko” is the perfect song to conclude John Lennon’s career.
“Dear Yoko” is the perfect song to conclude John Lennon’s career.
5 Great Memoirs by Women in Rock
With the rich, amazing selection out there, we chose a few top titles to check out.
With the rich, amazing selection out there, we chose a few top titles to check out.
David Byrne Shares ‘How Music Works’
For up-and-coming musicians, there’s very specific advice and guidance, with real calculations of the financial aspects of recording and performing.
For up-and-coming musicians, there’s very specific advice and guidance, with real calculations of the financial aspects of recording and performing.