“Layla” At 50
“Layla” — the work of Eric Clapton with Derek and the Dominos — is a staple now. But 50 years ago, it didn’t make much of a splash.
Two-Man Bands, One-Hit Wonders
There are duos (like Hall and Oates) who had many, many hits. Then there are those duos who only had one big hit together.
Singers Dissing Other Singers: Ouch!
Sometimes, a singer turns to a fellow performer for inspiration. And sometimes, the end result can be pretty harsh.
Paint It Orange: The Stones and A Movie That Almost Was
One of the defining movies of the early 70s could’ve gone in a different direction if fans of the Rolling Stones had gotten their way.
Vince Taylor: Inspiration to A Few, Forgotten by Many
Vince Taylor helped bring rockabilly to England. But his drug-fueled antics had a different impact on David Bowie, Van Morrison and more.