Jann Wenner Rolls Over Some Deserving “Masters”
Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner stirred well-deserved controversy by ignoring black and female artists in his new book, “The Masters.”
The First Take Is The Deepest: Demos Turned Hits
Sometimes, those rough “demo” tapes of a song hold just the right ingredients to be a hit — and nothing further needs to be done.
Ruthann Friedman: The Bronx Folkie
Ruthann Friedman was the furthest thing from “California,” but she captured a certain 60s vibe, writing one of the era’s most enduring hits.
“MacArthur Park”: The Greatest or The Worst Song Ever?
It’s an epic slice of musical cheese (with sweet green icing flowing down), but it’s been enticing enough to be covered nearly 200 times.
Before Being Criticized, They Were Music Critics
A number of rock figures started their careers writing about other musicians. Once they hit it big, the tables turned.