Author: Steven Valvano

Steven Valvano is Vice President of Great People, Human Resources at Learning Ally. A professional musician (who made no money at it), Steve also serves as an adjunct instructor for the MBA program at Centenary University.

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60 Years of Rock n Roll Hair

It was during a crazy stay in Paris that one of the most iconic hairstyles in rock was born. And it’s never really gone away.

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Mike Smith: The Most Underrated Singer in Classic Rock?

Mike Smith’s powerful, soulful vocals helped put the Dave Clark Five right up against the Beatles. So why doesn’t he get more respect?

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Rickenbacker’s Rock and Roll Legacy

The Rickenbacker guitar got a new lease on life when John Lennon discovered it. Its signature sound has since featured on many rock classics.

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For Father’s Day, An Ode to Beatle Dads

The fathers of the future Fab Four played a variety of roles in shaping their sons’ music. Some were more helpful than others.

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An Ode to Beatle Moms

These four moms helped change music history — and everything else — by raising the future Beatles.

Author: Steven Valvano

60 Years of Rock n Roll Hair

Mike Smith: The Most Underrated Singer in Classic Rock?

Rickenbacker’s Rock and Roll Legacy

For Father’s Day, An Ode to Beatle Dads

An Ode to Beatle Moms

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