Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Composer, songwriter, filmmaker – and so much more. All the greatest biographical “hits” are covered in a new Frank Zappa documentary.
David Bowie Alert: Hair Today. Relic Tomorrow.
A lock of David Bowie’s hair just fetched a nice price at auction. So did items from Prince and John Lennon, as people try to get close to their heroes.
The “Quiet” Beatle’s Huge Influence
Long after his Beatle days had passed, George Harrison had a huge influence on an impressive list of other artists.
A Terrific Thriller by a Great Writer You’ve Never Heard Of
An ex-CIA agent pens a thrilling story about the Kennedy Assassination. “The Tears of Autumn” may have been published in 1974, but it’s worth another look.
My Audition for The Ramones
When The Ramones were looking for a new bass player in the late 1980s, Robert Burke Warren secured an audition. It was certainly a memorable experience.