Author: John Visconti

John Visconti is a lifelong music and movies aficionado with wide-ranging tastes.He’s also the go-to guy when his friends have trivia questions they can't answer regarding pop culture. You’ll likely run into him in his home state of Connecticut at craft beer/bistro venues or various-sized concert halls. Check out his blog, John V's Eclectic Avenue on Blogger.

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The Weeklings & The Tearaways: Keeping Rock Alive

“Little Steven” Van Zandt has named The Weeklings and The Tearaways two “must-hear” groups for rock fans.

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“Trailers From Hell”: The Most Addictive Kind of “Coming Attractions”

Back in the day, the movie trailers were almost better than the featured attraction. And they still hold a kitschy appeal – which is the basis of a cool movie site.

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The Top 10 Bubblegum Hits

The Archies, Banana Splits, Bay City Rollers…You can’t escape the kitschy appeal of great Bubblegum Music! Indulge in 10 of its best songs.

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10 (More) Reasons to Love The Turtles

The Turtles were so much more than their huge hit, “Happy Together.” Have a revisit of the best from their catchy, trippy ’60s catalog.

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Before E.L.O. There Was The Move

Over a short period, Jeff Lynne, Bev Bevans, and Roy Wood helped forge what would eventually become Electric Light Orchestra. Revisit their roots via the trippy ’60s band, The Move.