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“A Band Called Death”: New Life for Forgotten Music
The band Death was punk when punk hadn't even yet started. Their story is really something (and their music ain't bad, either).
John Smistad
John Smistad is a multi-published author living in the sensational south Puget Sound area of Washington state with his fabulous family. He is passionate about music, movies, sports, and his Norwegian heritage. Uff da! John has enjoyed concert performances ranging from Paul McCartney to Melissa Manchester, The Stones to Barry Manilow. Rock on, man. Fun facts: John has no middle name (really) and once rode in a DeLorean he swears flew to the future. And back again. Hey, you don’t know.
Judee Sill: Lost Angel, Lost Too Soon
Judee Sill burned bright as a singer-songwriter, influencing some big names. But her demons got the best of her.
7 (More) Hidden 70s Movie Gems
From desperate housewives to businessmen desperate to check out of the system, 70s movies showed us a dark side of ourselves.
Teri Garr: A Tribute
Teri Garr was famed for her comedy work, but she had dramatic chops, too. An appreciation of her always-fresh talent.
Bring On the Bongo Beat
Turns out that the bongos have played a bigger role in rock than perhaps first thought. Here are a bunch of stellar appearances.