Clik here to view.
The Wait(s) is Over for Tom’s Pictures
— My family’s taste in music has always been slightly “off”, and that’s not a bad thing. I think the best music is not out there with Kasey Kassem (R.I.P) and his American Top Forty. My brother and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Buttered and Salty –“Rocketman”
R – Biography, Drama, Music 2h 1min Now Playing The new Elton John biopic – “Rocketman” – has more in common with “Moulin Rouge!” than it does with last year’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” If we are being...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Aftershock 2019: In the Blink of an Eye
Closing out the Monster Energy stage on the second night of the enthralling Aftershock Festival, Grammy Award-Winning group Blink-182 provided the audience of roughly 8,000 an awe-inspiring...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Vinyl — The Comeback
With all the optimism of a razor seller in Shoreditch, vinyl won’t go away. This is particularly true for charity shops selling overpriced Val Doonican albums involving jumpers on the cover better...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Beautiful Women – Part 2 [Podcast]
Although this episode (like the previous one) focuses on the fascinating topic of female beauty, a highlight here is a lively performance of a folk rock song I wrote and recorded in 1977. And then...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Being a Rock Among Psychopaths at Work
RUN! Yes, this is the number one advice given to anyone facing a person with psychopathic behaviors. Stay away. Psychopaths lack empathy and a conscience. Being controlled by one sucks you dry. It’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Doors’ ‘Morrison Hotel’ at 50
by Eoghan Lyng Fashioned as a kind of blues statement, the 1970 masterwork Morrison Hotel proves the most astonishing display of blues-rock The Doors did in their seven-year recording career. Though...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Back in Black’ at 40: Can’t Keep AC/DC Down
by Graham Pierrepoint There have been plenty of rock n’ roll tragedies, but when you consider the mill that AC/DC has been through over the decades, it’s clear they pretty much take the cake for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘White Riot’: When Punk and Politics Clashed
By Eoghan Lyng In 1977, Britain was undergoing a swift cultural change. Progressive Rock- once a label proudly flaunted by rock giants Genesis and Pink Floyd-was making way for a punchier, more...
View ArticleClik here to view.
In Defense of Van Halen’s ‘Van Hagar’ Era
By Michael Sarno It’s one of the ongoing debates of rock: David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar? The issue has divided fans of the mighty Van Halen for decades. It’s no surprise that a large portion of fans...
View ArticleClik here to view.
5 Great Memoirs by Women in Rock
By Victoria Oliveira Many women who hold the title of “rock star” have written books, more than a few of them considered to be something of a feminist manifesto. With the rich, amazing selection out...
View Article‘The Devil’s Share’ by Steven Heighton
Hegel thought that poetry was the highest form of art because it contained a flavor in the rhythm of the chosen words as well as a narrative in their content. On October 15th 2019 I was privileged to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
George Thorogood: 1982 Is ‘Peak’ George
By Will Wills In the late 1970s, George Thorogood was blistering the airways with his boogie-blues musical style, a combination of the Bo Diddley shuffle and slide power chords. Since then he (with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Midnight Callers: A Return to Old-Fashioned Rock
By John Visconti Every once in awhile, a band comes along that renews our faith in the soul-satisfying power of good old-fashioned rock and roll. The Midnight Callers are just such a group. Their...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Groupie Memoirs: Music Muses Have Their Say
By Ellen Fagan The word “groupie” has a mixed bag of a reputation in the rock ‘n roll sphere. It can be a term of mild derision for opportunistic fans who prey upon rock stars for a one-night stand,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Long Train Runnin’: The Doobie Brothers Memoir
By Ellen Fagan The Doobie Brothers have been filling our playlists since 1969, when founding members Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons broke out of their stultifying childhoods, came to the musical mecca...
View ArticleClik here to view.
’80s Rock Gods – Where Are They Now?
By Kristin Stones The ’80s were an interesting time in music history. Reagan was in office, MTV shaped pop culture, and “Hair Bands” were all the rage. Covered in makeup, acid-washed jeans, and huge...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hooray for the Heavyweights of Rock
By Steven Valvano Elvis Costello once said that, for him, the term “Rock Star” conjured up images of “a guy, thin as a blade, with his shirt open.” No one would argue that his stereotypical view has...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Musicquake’: Music’s Most Disruptive Moments
By Eoghan Lyng The experience of hearing something new for the first time is one many of us will have in our lifetime. It’s often difficult to articulate, which is why Robert Dimery – editor of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Letting the Good Times Roll
Eight years ago, at this time, I was with friends in New Orleans, attending Jazz Fest. Jewelee, Scott, Chris, Virginia, Loreen and Ron are veterans of this arts, music and cultural event and I was a...
View Article
