Author: John Visconti

John Visconti is a lifelong music and movie aficionado with wide-ranging tastes, including The Beatles, Otis Redding, and Bruce Springsteen, right on through to modern-day practitioners of power pop and retro soul. You can get into a spirited discussion with him about various film noir classics, or the relative merits of the entries in Toho’s Godzilla series. After long stints in both publishing and IT, he’s currently working in the healthcare world in a non-clinical role. You can check out his blog, John V's Eclectic Avenue at http://jveclectic.blogspot.com.

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by John Visconti October 15, 2022 Comments4

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The One-Hit Wonder File: “Pop Muzik”

It was an infectious mashup of New Wave, disco, and synth-pop. Have another listen to this 80s hit, and bet you’ll be hearing it all day!

by John Visconti September 24, 2022 Comments3

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Taking Off With The Airport 77s

If you miss the classic power pop of The Cars or Cheap Trick, you’ll want to check out The Airport 77s and their latest.

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by John Visconti September 10, 2022 Comments0

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Grey DeLisle’s “Borrowed”: Covers With A Twist

If she sounds familiar, Grey DeLisle is one of the busiest voice actresses out there . She turns her talents to a cool new bunch of covers.

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by John Visconti August 20, 2022 Comments2

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Lamont Dozier: Writing America’s Soundtrack

Lamont Dozier’s songs are woven through American popular music. His recent passing gives a reason to celebrate his legacy.

by John Visconti August 16, 2022 Comments15

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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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