Author: Will Wills

Will Wills — a native-born Italian, raised in the US — does a killer impersonation of Mario (“a-letsa-go!”). Generally, you’ll find him frenetically bouncing between software development at a large US firm, leading a local dance/pop band, playing COD and watching MST3K. Yes, he’s sleep deprived, but you can follow his resulting incoherence at @WillrWills or his band at @WillsAndTheWays or his blog, "A Day in a Monkey's Life," if you’re suffering from insomnia, too.

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It’s About Time: Uncommon Song Time Signatures in Rock Music

The Beatles may not have known how to read music, but they sure knew how to work its fundamentals to make hit songs. And they weren’t alone. Learn the secret behind some of the most addictive songs in rock.

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The Rewind Podcast: A Jog Through Your Pop Culture Memories

So what does “Animal House” have in common with that “Hey Mikey!” cereal commercial? A fun new podcast, that’s what.

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He’s Got It: Top 10 Songs by Roy Orbison

Did you know he toured with the Beatles? Or that he had a song in the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry? Check out our list of Roy Orbison’s best tunes.

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They Know What We Want: The Top 10 Songs by the Bangles

Flawless harmonies and sparkling guitar work make The Bangles one of the most memorable all-girl bands. Ten songs to convince you!

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Radio Edit Hall of Shame: Fan Unfavorites

Radio often demands 3 ½ minutes. That’s not long enough for these tracks by Foghat, Chicago, and Supertramp. Here’s what was lost when these songs were “adapted.”