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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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.

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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.

by John Montagna October 13, 2020 Comments0

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Irma Thomas, “After The Rain” & The Soul of New Orleans

Hurricane Katrina was a gut punch to New Orleans’ musicians like Irma Thomas. A reissue of a special album especially resonates today.

by John Montagna August 18, 2020 Comments2

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Jimi Hendrix and His “Black Legacy”

Jimi Hendrix is typically associated with classic rock. But this author argues he deserves a bigger place within black culture and music.

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