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Everything Fab Four: Paul McCartney’s “Thrillington”
After the Beatles breakup, Paul McCartney dove into a truly weird project: an instrumental version of “Ram.” Here’s the crazy story behind it.
Chris Stills: Rock Royalty Wears the Crown Well
Stephen Stills is his dad, but singer-songwriter Chris Stills has built an impressive discography all his own. In this interview, he discusses his latest album “Don’t Be Afraid,” his iPhone apps, and singing in French.
Redbeard Reflects on the End of an Era in Rock Radio
For 30+ years, radio personality Redbeard has gotten many rock legends to open up. As his popular show “In the Studio” wraps up at the end of 2018, he shares his thoughts on the current state of classic rock in this CultureSonar interview.
1988: Rap’s Golden Year
1988 showcased Public Enemy, MC Lyte, Eric B and Rakim, De La Soul in all their glory. So let’s revisit a time when the rhymes blasting out of boom-boxes were the keys to the culture.
David Bowie Is…So Worth Visiting
His early journals, actual costumes, even a stray coke spoon bring you close again to the late David Bowie. In a nutshell, the Brooklyn Museum’s “David Bowie Is…” exhibition proves a worthy tribute to one cultural icon who never stopped exploring.