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 February 3, 2022 Comments1

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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.

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by John Visconti January 15, 2022 Comments1

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Susanna Hoffs Shines Her “Bright Lights”

Susanna Hoffs describes herself as a music fan — and makes her passion plain on her new album of covers, “Bright Lights.”

by John Visconti December 18, 2021 Comments1

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When “Mr. A” Met “Mr. M”: The Story of A&M

A new documentary traces the rise of one of the most influential record labels, one home to Cat Stevens, Carole King, and more.

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by John Visconti December 16, 2021 Comments9

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“Dolenz Sings Nesmith” : A Perfect Tribute

Mike Nesmith was so much more than just a “Monkee.” His longtime friend Mickey Dolenz pays tribute with a great album of covers.

by John Visconti December 10, 2021 Comments0

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When 60s Cartoons Met the 90s

The theme songs to classic 60s cartoons were pretty catchy on their own. These 90s artists reinvented them in a fun way.

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