A song about a girl whom Forbert knew in his hometown of Meridian, Mississippi.
How It Started, How It’s Going: U2’s ‘Boy’
A time when music was still capable of saving your life if you just closed your eyes and clicked your heels together.
A time when music was still capable of saving your life if you just closed your eyes and clicked your heels together.
Some Twisted (and Sorta Fun) Musical ‘Surprises’
There are a handful of films where the secret or “twist” at the end grabs you. The same can be said for rock songs.
There are a handful of films where the secret or “twist” at the end grabs you. The same can be said for rock songs.
‘White Riot’: When Punk and Politics Clashed
A fascinating look at a history that bore rise to the most extraordinary of voices shouting their truths to the masses.
A fascinating look at a history that bore rise to the most extraordinary of voices shouting their truths to the masses.
George Harrison’s ‘All Things Must Pass’ at 50
The songs had been in the works during the Beatles' bitter last years.
The songs had been in the works during the Beatles’ bitter last years.
Celebrating John Lennon at 80
Lennon’s influence on several generations of musicians remains indelible.
Lennon’s influence on several generations of musicians remains indelible.
The Allman Brothers and ‘The Final Note’
Through the magic of modern technology, the proximity to the band and the analog format all contributed to making the CD crisp, clean and modern.
Through the magic of modern technology, the proximity to the band and the analog format all contributed to making the CD crisp, clean and modern.
Is ‘Zenyatta Mondatta’ The Police’s Perfect Record?
Sting felt that “Mondatta” was more a labor of duty rather than one of creativity.
Sting felt that “Mondatta” was more a labor of duty rather than one of creativity.
Irma Thomas, ‘After the Rain’ & the Soul of New Orleans
Thomas’ rich vocal instrument that truly and rightfully shines on "After The Rain".
Thomas’ rich vocal instrument that truly and rightfully shines on After The Rain.
Tom Petty’s ‘Wildflowers & All the Rest’
The lyrics came quickly, the melody followed suit, Petty had a wonderfully sentimental song in his lap.
The lyrics came quickly, the melody followed suit, Petty had a wonderfully sentimental song in his lap.
Vince Taylor: Inspiration to a Few, Forgotten by Many
Vince announced that he was “Mateus, the new Jesus. The son of God.”
Vince announced that he was “Mateus, the new Jesus. The son of God.”
Ronnie Wood: Somebody Up There Likes Me
A film that calls attention to the many sides Wood has at his disposal.
A film that calls attention to the many sides Wood has at his disposal.
‘Beastie Boys Story’: Fighting for the Right To Be Themselves
It’s about love, loss, learning, and embracing change.
It’s about love, loss, learning, and embracing change.
‘Back in Black’ at 40: Can’t Keep AC/DC Down
Back in Black gave birth to some of the most enduring rock anthems of the past four decades.
Back in Black gave birth to some of the most enduring rock anthems of the past four decades.
Cat Stevens’ Re-Do of ‘Tea for the Tillerman’
He had longer hair, a wavering voice, and more importantly, a deeper sense of meaning to his songwriting.
He had longer hair, a wavering voice, and more importantly, a deeper sense of meaning to his songwriting.
Let Vinnie Explain: Eddie Van Halen’s Guitar Sound
Throughout the 80s and into the 90s, his sound continued to evolve.
Throughout the 80s and into the 90s, his sound continued to evolve.