Gangsters in Music: From Doo-Wop to Hip-Hop
From the earliest days of rock n roll, a lot of the most popular artists were made, um, “offers they couldn’t refuse.”
Elmer Valentine and The Whisky a Go Go
The iconic LA club, Whisky a Go Go, was ground zero for not just dancers in white boots, but for the burgeoning 60s rock scene.
Helen Anderson: Lennon’s Mate (And That Hat)
Helen Anderson was among John Lennon’s best friends at art college. She designed one of his most iconic accessories, and has stories to tell.
Billy Preston: The “Other” Fifth Beatle
The debate over “who was the 5th Beatle?” is always lively. Here’s a case for Billy Preston earning that distinction.
“MusicQuake”: Music’s Most Disruptive Moments
If you had to pick the game-changing moments in rock/pop music, could you do it? “MusicQuakes” is a new book that pins down 50 of ’em.