Lennon Full Circle: “Dear Yoko”
One of the last songs on Lennon’s last album paid tribute to his love, Yoko — in a way that captured his earliest influences.
Pop Music of the 1950s Was Way Cooler Than You Think
There was certainly a transition in music from the 1950s to the 1960s. But 1950s pop music wasn’t simplistic or sappy as some would have you believe.
Rock Holograms: Night of the Dead … Living
From Elvis to Buddy, Tupac to Whitney, death doesn’t end the show. “Rock Hologram tours” are becoming a Thing.
Did He “Fight the Law”? The Mystery of Bobby Fuller
The Bobby Fuller Four had a hit with “I Fought the Law.” But real-life took a darker turn for their lead singer.
Strike Up The Band: Strings in Rock
Many songs by the Beatles, Elton John, and the Moody Blues would’ve been much different without the deft hand of a skilled arranger. Even the Ramones utilized some strings. But exactly when did “strings” become a “thing” in rock?