Catching Up with Glen Matlock: Still A “Pistol”
As the original bassist for the Sex Pistols, Glen Matlock was witness to a punk phenom. He hasn’t slowed down.
Joan Jett’s “Bad Reputation”
A Christmas gift of a cheap guitar plus the influence of David Bowie combined to set Joan Jett on her path. A very cool documentary fills in the blanks of her unlikely journey.
When Johnny Kidd Was The Man
With his saucy eye patch, Johnny Kidd rocked England with a hit song written at the last minute — and later covered by dozens of acts.
Let’s Shine a Light on “The Midnight Special”
Aretha Franklin, Aerosmith, and Billy Crystal all performed on this NBC late-night series unmatched in its day.
David Bowie As Producer: Reviving, Remaking Careers
Lou Reed, Mott the Hoople, Iggy Pop: their careers were given a major shot when David Bowie stepped in with some timely production help.