Blondie: The Early Years
Unlike many of their punk counterparts, when Blondie got a shot at commercial success, they didn’t blow it off. And got the last laugh.
“Mysteries In the Music” Closes the Case on Rock Tales
A new book by “The Rock and Roll Detective” gets to the bottom of some of the most enduring mysteries in the rock world.
“A Women’s History of the Beatles”: Thrilling, Never Prurient
Beyond the screaming girls, the Beatles had a strong support system from women – and influenced women of all ages in surprising ways.
The “Spoken Word Interlude”: Breaking Rock’s 4th Wall
For this writer, hearing singers “speak” versus sing was a mind blowing moment. Here are some of the best (and worst) of those interludes.
Number 9, Number 9 (and John Lennon)
The number “9” has a very odd through-line in John Lennon’s life. Jude Southerland Kessler digs into a bit of a weird story.