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Author: John Montagna

John Montagna is a bass guitarist, singer, songwriter (but not a “singer-songwriter”) and Brooklyn Native. He has toured the world and elsewhere with Alan Parsons, Todd Rundgren, The Turtles (featuring Flo & Eddie) and many other legendary hit makers, and he created the theme music for the top-rated comedy podcast “WTF With Marc Maron.” John prefers to view his all-consuming obsession with The Beatles as an asset, rather than a liability.

by John Montagna January 17, 2023 Comments9

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Rockeology: When 48th Street Was the Center of the Universe

Manny’s Music and Sam Ash were the heart of NYC’s music scene. Rock stars, jingle guys, blues musicians all shopped there. And oh, the stories to tell.

by John Montagna August 23, 2022 Comments34

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Rockeology: Old Yellow

There’s never been a guitar like this. Thousands of people played it, from a Beatle to Hall of Famers to Weekend Warriors. Learn more about one of rock’s coolest artifacts.

by John Montagna April 20, 2022 Comments0

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4/20 Day: A Day for Smokin’ Music

As weed becomes legalized in more places, lifestyle industries are capitalizing on the buzz. The Jazz Dispensary label has a great set of jams in “Soul Diesel Vol. 2,” the perfect soundtrack to 4/20 day.

by John Montagna April 2, 2022 Comments89

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5 Beatle Bass Lines NOT Played by Paul McCartney

FYI: George Harrison and John Lennon knew their way around the bass, too.

by John Montagna August 24, 2021 Comments3

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Sympathy for the Drummer: Why Charlie Watts Matters

Charlie Watts was the “heartbeat” of the Stones. A recent book breaks down why this timekeeper was one of the most masterful drummers of any genre.