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The Forgotten Virtuoso Who Helped Legitimize Electric Guitar
Leo Fender’s invention helped legitimize the electric guitar. Jimmy Bryant proved this strange, twangy plank could be a signature tool.
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Does Woodstock Still Matter?
It's been over 50 years since an August festival at a farm in upstate New York helped define a generation. The world has certainly changed since then -- and we wonder about Woostock's legacy.
Are “Real Songs” Making a Comeback?
Traditional pop songwriting — real verses, real choruses, real bridges — is making an unexpected comeback. After years of loop‑driven, hook‑first hits shaped by streaming and TikTok, charts now feature songs that follow the classic rules again. Let's have a look at some old-school craft in new(ish) hits.
Katy Lied + The Glorious Rickenbacker
Steely Dan's flawed masterpiece and an appreciation of one of rock's most distinctive instruments are the topics of our two latest YouTube "mini features." Please have a look and let us know what you think.
“Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul” – A Review
An intriguing new documentary explores the troubled life and brilliant musical legacy of Gregg Allman. We checked it out.