“Have You Got It Yet?” A Deeper Look At Syd Barrett
Syd Barrett is a complicated figure in rock. A new documentary aims to recast his story and musical legacy.
The Old-World Twist to “Babylon Sisters”
Back in the day, Tin Pan Alley songwriters wrote introductory “verses” that were nothing like the song that followed. Steely Dan modernized this old-world technique on “Babylon Sisters.” See how.
“Little Richard: I Am Everything”
Little Richard burst onto the fledgeling rock scene like no one else before or since. A new documentary shows the depth of his influence.
Donna Summer Comes Into Sharper Focus
A new HBO documentary about Donna Summer, directed by her daughter, shows the queen of disco in a fresh light.
The Monkees’ Enduring — and Maybe Surprising — Influence
Sure, they were hired as actors to play musicians, but the band soon evolved way beyond that. The Monkees were talented performers, and were also surrounded by world-class talent. It added up to genuinely excellent music that had a lasting, under-appreciated impact.