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.
BTS: 21st Century Beatles?
The K-Pop sensation “BTS” is being compared to the early Beatles, as far as cultural buzz is concerned. Is it a fair comparison?
Rescuing Chad & Jeremy’s “The Ark” Half a Century Later
After witnessing the success of “Bookends,” Chad & Jeremy set their sights on finding their own “The Graduate.” What they got instead was “Three in the Attic” and “The Ark.”
Your Blind Date with Beethoven
Janet Jackson lifts Satie. Elvis sings Martini. The Stones raided the Renaissance. And let’s not even get started with the Beatles, who regularly tapped the classical music well.