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The Timeless Charms of “Otis Blue”
Otis Redding's voice conveys both pain and hope on this seminal album which never gets old.
John Visconti
John Visconti is a lifelong music and movies aficionado with wide-ranging tastes, from The British Invasion and Motown, to the blues, a dash of jazz, on through to power pop, funk, retro soul, folk, bubblegum and metal. He digs film noir, screwball comedies, classic B movies, and Toho’s original Godzilla series. In the late 1980s, John was a writer and editor for the KISS fanzine Fire. A friend once called him “the human incarnation of an entertainment encyclopedia.” After long stints in the worlds of publishing and IT, he’s currently working in healthcare. You can check out his blog, John V's Eclectic Avenue at http://jveclectic.blogspot.com.
Open Your Ears! The Top 10 Songs of Todd Rundgren
Todd Rundgren has repeatedly leapt across genres such as pop, rock, soul, progressive, and metal as proven by these top ten songs.
“The Songs of Rick Springfield”: A Cool Tribute
There's more to Rick Springfield than his big 80s hits. A cool new indie album revisits some surprising parts of his catalog in a fresh way.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Fooled Around and Fell In Love”
Elvin Bishop was an accomplished blues guitarist. But 1976's "Fooled Around and Fell In Love" assured his place in rock history.
The Epic Track: “Night Moves”
Bob Seger penned a song about steamy teenage passion that's remained a classic. We dig into this Epic Track.