“Spitting and Screaming” – All About British Punk
Punk — as music — seemed deceptively “simple.” But its history is more complicated. The new book, “Spitting and Screaming,” digs in.
“Babysitting A Band On the Rocks”: Backstage Rock Gossip
He was there for some of the wilder tour moments of Aerosmith, Van Halen, Pink Floyd, and other rock legends. A new book serves up the dish.
Sympathy for the Drummer: Why Charlie Watts Matters
Charlie Watts was the “heartbeat” of the Stones. A recent book breaks down why this timekeeper was one of the most masterful drummers of any genre.
“Finding Fretless”: The Search for a Beatle Guitar
John Lennon and George Harrison played a unique “fretless” guitar on some big hits. Then it vanished. A new book shares its journey.
John Lennon’s Incredible Vanishing Act
John Lennon brought The Beatles to life partly through sheer force of will. So why have many of his songs disappeared from various Beatle playlists?