The Almost Beatle: Colin Hanton
His drum set was the ticket to join The Quarrymen. Colin Hanton didn’t stick around long enough to become a Beatle, but he has some stories.
Jim Carroll – More Than “People Who Died”
Jim Carroll made a public name with his hit song “People Who Died.” Many forget this punk poet was a gifted writer, as well.
Rock Tunes As TV Theme Songs
Some of the best parts of a hit TV show are their cool-as-hell rock theme songs. We’ve compiled a few of the best.
“Rock Over London”: Minding the Musical Gap
During the heyday of New Wave and post-punk, there were a few critical musical beacons. The author recalls one particular lifeline.
The One-Hit-Wonder File: “Smiling Faces Sometimes”
It’s a memorable song that reflected the paranoia and darkness of a certain part of the 70s. And it still holds up.