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The Sweet: Spicing Up the Glam Scene
The Sweet swung easily between power pop and glam rock. Check out the hits that fans were eating up during their heyday.
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.
The Cowsills: Not As Sunny As They Seemed
They were the inspiration for "The Partridge Family." But despite their harmonies and family-friendly style, the Cowsills had a darker side.
“Jackson Browne” At 50 – Younger, Even Wiser
Jackson Browne emerged on the scene during the golden age of singer-songwriters. His astonishing debut album is celebrating its 50th.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Everlasting Love”
For a "one-hit wonder," the song "Everlasting Love" has had an everlasting presence on the pop, rock, soul, and country charts.
Fifty Years of Todd Rundgren: A Tribute
Fifty years ago, Todd Rundgren released his "Something/Anything?" album. A new tribute showcases the genius of that project.