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John Mellencamp: Pink Houses and America
John Mellencamp has always told stories about the heartland. But one song in particular captures a larger picture of America - then and now.
Michael Sarno
Michael Sarno has a bachelors degree in history so you know he takes the history of music seriously. An avid student of 20th-century rock, he spends his time writing/researching underappreciated stories and resurfacing unforgettable anecdotes. Originally from Boston, Michael currently resides in Portland, OR and can be reached at MikeSarno27@Gmail.com and followed at @vanzkantdanz on Instagram.
In Defense of Van Halen’s “Van Hagar” Era
Van Halen fans argue over who was better, Diamond Dave or Sammy? We make the case for the merits of the "Van Hagar" era.
Cat Stevens’ Re-Do of “Tea for the Tillerman”
Fifty years after Cat Stevens issued "Tea for the Tillerman," an older, wiser Yusuf Islam does a fresh take on his younger self (and songs).
Elton John and Bernie Taupin: When They Found Each Other…Again
After years as a hitmaking duo, Elton John and Bernie Taupin parted ways. So what were the factors that brought them back together?
Going Out Screaming: Peter Frampton’s Painful Goodbye
In a career of massive highs and heartbreaking lows, Peter Frampton has shown hard-earned grace. Forced by illness into a farewell tour, he is not going out quietly -- in the best way.