Active since the mid-‘60s, both as a solo artist and the leader of the rock band Utopia, he’s repeatedly leaped across genres such as pop, rock, soul, progressive, and metal.
The Epic Track: ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’
Rolling Stone magazine ranked it 100th on their “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” list.
Rolling Stone magazine ranked it 100th on their “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” list.
The Knack: Why Were They Knuked?
They weren’t particularly rebellious or subversive. They did possess some “in-your-face” attitude.
They weren’t particularly rebellious or subversive. They did possess some “in-your-face” attitude.
Brian Wilson: The Gentle Genius
As with Mozart, Prince, or Lennon & McCartney, the source of Wilson’s genius is a mystery.
As with Mozart, Prince, or Lennon & McCartney, the source of Wilson’s genius is a mystery.
For Your Next Argument: The Mount Rushmore of Rock N’ Roll
Elvis’s influence extended beyond music; he changed pop culture forever.
Elvis’s influence extended beyond music; he changed pop culture forever.
The One-Hit Wonder File: ‘Fooled Around and Fell in Love’
Bishop’s gravelly voice and distinctive guitar style, inspired equally by blues, gospel, and country, gained him a loyal following, thanks to his impressive live shows.
Bishop’s gravelly voice and distinctive guitar style, inspired equally by blues, gospel, and country, gained him a loyal following, thanks to his impressive live shows.
How a Lie Helped Launch Disco
It seems almost unbelievable. On the other hand, we’re living in times where journalists are often questioned about just how they present the facts.
It seems almost unbelievable. On the other hand, we’re living in times where journalists are often questioned about just how they present the facts.
Albums That Burned it All Down on Their Way Out
The One-Album Wonders: acts who crafted a single, perfect artistic statement, then seemingly decided that topping perfection was too much trouble.
The One-Album Wonders: acts who crafted a single, perfect artistic statement, then seemingly decided that topping perfection was too much trouble.
Songs So Bad, They’re Brilliant
Playing the wrong note or singing off-key can be awful, but sometimes delightful, and makes the artist a bit more human.
Playing the wrong note or singing off-key can be awful, but sometimes delightful, and makes the artist a bit more human.
Some Underrated 60s Artists to Check Out
The world of streaming is hard on artists, but one thing’s for sure — it makes it way easier to find some underrated gems.
The world of streaming is hard on artists, but one thing’s for sure — it makes it way easier to find some underrated gems.
California Dreamers: How Outsiders Defined L.A.
What these musical immigrants understood was that California isn’t just geography—it’s aspiration.
What these musical immigrants understood was that California isn’t just geography—it’s aspiration.
Rock Tracks That Celebrate Celebrities
When one luminary pays homage to another, they have our attention.
When one luminary pays homage to another, they have our attention.
When Hit Songs Become a Nightmare
Welcome to the special hell reserved for musicians who hate their biggest hits.
Welcome to the special hell reserved for musicians who hate their biggest hits.
7 of the Worst Songs of the 90s
Their vocal skills and tight, choreographed moves were an irresistible formula, and it seemed like there was a new boy band on the scene every 20 minutes.
Their vocal skills and tight, choreographed moves were an irresistible formula, and it seemed like there was a new boy band on the scene every 20 minutes.
Clem Burke Never Stopped Drumming
He was a substitute member of the Ramones for two shows in 1987, taking on the name of “Elvis” Ramone.
He was a substitute member of the Ramones for two shows in 1987, taking on the name of “Elvis” Ramone.
Remembering ‘Soul Man’ Sam Moore
The Miami native died at his home in Coral Gables, Florida on January 10, 2025, following complications recovering from surgery. He was 89.
The Miami native died at his home in Coral Gables, Florida on January 10, 2025, following complications recovering from surgery. He was 89.