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Blood, Guts, and Rock ‘N Roll
Some of the most memorable songs have a bloody background. Ready to take a ride to the dark side?
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.
Some Lesser-Known Rock Muses
Yes, Yoko and Linda are at the top of the list when it comes to "rock muses." But there are a couple more who, um, left a mark.
Bobbie Gentry: She Longed to Be Gone
Her hit, "Ode to Billie Joe," put Bobbie Gentry on the map -- and began her journey to get away from the pressures of fame.
The Beatles, Joe Orton and “Up Against It”
The Beatles were sick and tired of their "mop top" movie image. Edgy playwright Joe Orton stepped in - but it went sideways fast.
The Best (and Worst) of Supergroups
It seems like a great idea: get the best players in rock to join forces in a "supergroup." But there are other issues that come with talent.