Four American Cities Defined By The Music
American music is fed by a thousand different streams emanating from different cities around the country. Here are just four of them.
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Albert King “In Session”
“Vaughan’s hero wasn’t just anybody… It was the six-foot-four, 250-pound-plus blues legend Albert King—nicknamed the “Velvet Bulldozer.”
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Venus”
That rattly opening guitar riff signaled something…”different.” Here’s the backstory on the 70s song that’s had more than one life.
A “Model” Album from Elvis Costello
“Pump It Up” and “Lipstick Vogue” reveal Elvis Costello’s songwriting skills had reached a higher level. His then-new band, The Attractions, also helped kick it up a few notches.
Tears for Fears: Sowing the Seeds…of A Rebirth?
Tears for Fears created some of the best pop hits of the 80s. Their relationship has been on and off again, but could new music be on the way?