A Mount Rushmore…for Guitarists?
If there were a monument to some of the founders of rock guitar, which four would you pick? We have some suggestions on the subject.
Shane MacGowan and The Greatest Christmas Song Ever?
The late Shane MacGowan left a wild man’s legacy of punk, chaos, and memorable headlines. But he also created a unique holiday song.
The Sophomore Album Jinx
Some great artists started off red-hot — but flamed out by their second go-round. What happened? That’s a hard question to answer.
Chapman & Chinn: A “Knack” for Making Hits
The writing/producing team of Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn gave us some great glam and New Wave hits. But their partnership was…tricky.
Chip Douglas: Producer of Pure Pop
As a member of The Turtles, Chip Douglas helped shape their biggest hit. Then he did the same for The Monkees.