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Little Orphan Albums
We call them "orphan albums" because nobody really wanted them. Until they did. A look at some underrated projects.
Mark Daponte
Mark Daponte is a copy/blog writer for an advertising company and has published/sold four short stories, three full length screenplays, nine short screenplays (including two animation scripts) and punches up screenplays—because they don’t punch back. He has had six short comedic plays performed by various theater companies, including one in Los Angeles, (Sacred Fools) and Sacramento, CA (Sacramento Actors Theater Company). When he isn’t sinking down to a thirteen-year-old’s level to make his teenaged sons laugh, he can be found seeking signs of intelligent life in his hometown of Brooklyn, NY.
When Lightnin’ (Hopkins) Struck
Lightnin' Hopkins was a blues man of the old school: slick in his appearance, unapologetic in his playing. Rock owes him a huge debt.
Bruce Springsteen’s Early Muse, Diane Lozito
Bruce Springsteen found a muse in girlfriend Diane Lozito who inspired some of the memorable figures in his early songs.
Brotherly Love…in Rock
Sometimes, it's your brother who shares your passion for music. These brothers helped launch some great careers in rock.
Gary Burden Pictured It All
Gary Burden found his eye for architecture helped him design some of the most iconic album covers in rock history.