John Montagna, Author at

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.

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“Can’t Give It Away On 7th Avenue” – The Stones in NYC

New York City and The Rolling Stones have a particular chemistry — even moreso than most British bands. A new book showcases how they dipped into grit, grime, and glamour.

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R.E.M.’s “In Time”: Raising The Bar for Indie Rock

A new reissue of a seminal box set from R.E.M. shows how they maintained their alt-rock cred even with a big record label deal.

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Breaking It Down: Appreciating Dr. John

Jeff Ganz is just one of the musicians who got to play alongside Dr. John. Our latest “Breaking It Down” podcast captures some awesome moments in the musical life of the Night Tripper.