“I Want My MTV!” The Channel Turns 40
In August of 1981, MTV blasted off. And the way we “saw” (and heard) music was forever changed. Our salute to a cultural phenom.
Bill Harry Ferried Us Across the “Mersey Beat”
Bill Harry was there at the start when Liverpool’s music scene exploded. His publication, “Mersey Beat,” gave us a look inside.
Is “Zenyatta Mondatta” The Police’s Perfect Record?
The Police’s “Zenyatta Mondatta” is one of the hookiest albums of the 80s. But the band still has mixed feelings about it.
Back on the Bus with Stillwater: “Almost Famous” at 20
“Almost Famous” is one of the best rock movies ever. A new podcast celebrates 20 years of Penny Lane, golden gods and 70s rock life.
“Prince” At 40: Looking Back At A Purple Turning Point
In 1979, Prince was at a make-or-break moment in his young career. The album, “Prince,” was a game-changer. A look back at this project 40 years on.