Author: Sharon Oliver

Sharon Oliver is a freelance writer and cozy mystery novelist. A native northerner currently living somewhere in the south, she loves British detective shows and will cover and defend (especially funk) music-related news to the bitter end because this is One Nation Under A Groove. Twitter: @olivershar7

by Sharon Oliver July 27, 2023 Comments11

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5 Pioneering Female Guitarists

While most guitar heroes are men, there are a host of females who helped move the musicianship and instrument forward.

by Sharon Oliver July 22, 2023 Comments2

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Connie Converse: Whatever Happened To Her?

Connie Converse preceded Bob Dylan by a few years. Then she disappeared. Her folk songs — and story — have taken on cult status.

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by Sharon Oliver July 8, 2023 Comments1

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Random Tragedies? Or Rock ‘n Roll Curses?

From “The 27 Club” to supposed deals with the devil, rock history is littered with tales of those who touched on a dark side…

by Sharon Oliver June 19, 2023 Comments5

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Six Guitars That Are Icons in Music

There are some guitars that are almost as iconic as the artists who played them. Our look at a few of the best.

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Donna Summer Comes Into Sharper Focus

A new HBO documentary about Donna Summer, directed by her daughter, shows the queen of disco in a fresh light.