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.

MTV veejays

by John Visconti August 1, 2019 Comments5

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MTV: When Video Killed the Radio Star…and Created Others

August 1, 1981 created a huge shift in music. When MTV launched, it also launched the careers of the “veejays.” A fun book details those heady early days of music television.

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by John Visconti July 22, 2019 Comments0

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The Soul of Little Steven

Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul are out this summer sharing some their sizzling new album, “Summer of Sorcery.”

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by John Visconti June 29, 2019 Comments2

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Bruce Springsteen’s “Western Stars”: A Meditation On What’s Gone Before

Bruce Springsteen’s new album, “Western Stars,” hearkens back to the 60s and 70s for a unique take on his early themes.

by John Visconti June 16, 2019 Comments0

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“Rocketman” – Elton John’s Life (Fantasy Version)

“Rocketman” sheds light on Elton John’s life and early career. What’s fantasy, what’s real life? We dig in.

by John Visconti June 6, 2019 Comments6

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Elton John: Making A “Tumbleweed Connection”

Elton John dipped into serious Americana with his ’70s album “Tumbleweed Connection.” A look back at this classic.

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