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.

by Steven Valvano April 9, 2022 Comments4

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Stuart Sutcliffe: Four Myths About the 5th Beatle

Stuart Sutcliffe was pulled into the Beatle orbit early on. His untimely death at 21 cut short what might’ve been a major art career.

by Steven Valvano March 24, 2022 Comments2

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Martin Barre: On Jethro Tull, Mountain, The Beatles

Martin Barre created much of the guitar sound of Jethro Tull. In this interview, we catch up and grab great memories of those sessions.

by Steven Valvano February 11, 2022 Comments2

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“The Boy Named If”: Elvis Costello Rediscovers Childhood

Elvis Costello’s latest revisits some themes explored in his 80s albums. A clever mix of memory and stomping rock, it’s one of his best.

by Steven Valvano February 1, 2022 Comments2

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Welcome The Year of the Tiger (Music Edition)

It’s the Chinese Year of the Tiger. So let’s talk about some of the bands and songs that claimed their “tiger” vibe.

Jim Steinman with Meat Loaf courtesy of Getty Images

by Steven Valvano January 24, 2022 Comments10

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The Day I Discussed Life and Music with Meat Loaf

As a freshman at his college radio station, he got a surprise when Meat Loaf walked in. The interview that followed has stuck with him since.