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John Simon Has … Stories
Producer John Simon has been there, done that, and can regale you for hours about a testy Janis, grateful Robbie, and a cynical John Lennon.
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Can We Talk About “Lolita Pop”?
These pop hits were well-crafted, often upbeat and danceable. But let's talk about those sometimes questionable lyrics.
Rickenbacker’s Rock and Roll Legacy
The Rickenbacker guitar got a new lease on life when John Lennon discovered it. Its signature sound has since featured on many rock classics.
Celebrating John Mellencamp’s “Scarecrow”
John Mellencamp's "Scarecrow" signaled a definite turn into what's termed "heartland rock." Forty years later, we look at its impact.
Two by Four: The Top 2 Singles from Each Beatle, Post Break-Up
The Fab Four's habit of hit-making didn’t end when they disbanded. From McCartney’s “Silly Love Songs” to Ringo’s “Photograph” to Lennon’s “Woman” to George’s “Got My Mind Set on You,” each solo Beatle scaled the top of the charts.