Don’t You Dare Call ‘Em “One-Hit Wonders”!
Yes, they each had a big, memorable radio hit. But artists like Devo, Tommy Tutone, and Randy Newman kept serving up other tasty music morsels. You should get to know (or remember) them.
Roxy Music: Britain’s Ultimate Art School Band
Bryan Ferry’s smooth vocals for Roxy Music were a powerful counterweight to the era’s screechier hard-rock sound.
Wondering About One-Hit Wonders
Debby Boone had a huge number one hit with “You Light Up My Life” whereas artists like Led Zeppelin and Bruce Springsteen have beloved songs that never charted. What gives?
What Tom Petty Taught Me About Girls
An excerpt from Bill Flanigin’s book, “Geometry, Weeds, Flowers and 8-Tracks” is a poignant look at how certain Tom Petty’s songs eased the pains of growing up.
