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The Almost Beatle: Colin Hanton
His drum set was the ticket to join The Quarrymen. Colin Hanton didn't stick around long enough to become a Beatle, but he has some stories.
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.
Hit It and Quit It: Hail to the Lady Drummers!
As early as 1925, women were behind the drum kits, keeping time for their pop bandmates. A look at some legendary lady drummers.
Thom Bell: He Rang In the Hits
Thom Bell has been called "the black Burt Bacharach" -- and for very good reason. The string of hits he's written and produced is impressive.
Rockin’ The Tulips: Revisiting The Dutch Invasion
During the 60s and 70s, another country took a run at America's rock fans. Have a listen to the artists of the Dutch Invasion!
The Raiders Vs The Animals
For roughly 3 years, the Animals and Paul Revere and The Raiders crossed paths in the studio and on the charts. So who "won"?