Author: Don Klees

Don Klees literally watches TV for a living. When not basking in television's glow, he enjoys debating the merits of theatre versus film with his wife, telling his kids about music from before they were born, and writing about pop culture in general. The latter includes books about Fleetwood Mac and Bob Dylan in the 1980s as well as a forthcoming one about David Bowie.

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by Don Klees August 3, 2023 Comments0

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Departure Lounge: Rock Stars In the 80s

For veteran rock artists who’d made their mark in the 70s, the transition to the MTV-ruled 80s presented some challenges.

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by Don Klees December 30, 2022 Comments4

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The Chills: Portrait of the Artist As An Older Band

The Chills were hailed as one of the best alternative bands around. Sadly, grunge took some wind out of their sails. Get to know them.

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by Don Klees June 4, 2022 Comments0

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“Girl From The North Country”: Dylan Does Broadway

This Tony-nominated musical reimagines Bob Dylan’s catalog in intriguing ways. Even he said he wants to see it again.

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by Don Klees May 16, 2022 Comments4

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“Rock Over London”: Minding the Musical Gap

During the heyday of New Wave and post-punk, there were a few critical musical beacons. The author recalls one particular lifeline.

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by Don Klees December 9, 2021 Comments2

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Fleetwood Mac in the 80s: Going Their Own Way

One of the top albums of all time, “Rumours” shot Fleetwood Mac into another dimension. What happened a few years after was…different.

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