Mike Smith: The Most Underrated Singer in Classic Rock?
Mike Smith’s powerful, soulful vocals helped put the Dave Clark Five right up against the Beatles. So why doesn’t he get more respect?
Exploring “The Country of Liverpool”
American music made its way to Liverpool. But ancient English music influenced things centuries earlier. Here’s how it all came together.
Sean Connery and The British Invasion
Most think the British Invasion began with the Beatles. But the author makes a case that three other figures helped bring it to our shores.
The Bookends’ “Calliope”: Rock ‘n Roll Sunshine
“The music of The Bookends is a groovy throwback to 1960s pop” as their fun, sophomore album, “Calliope,” aptly shows.
