Let Vinnie Explain: Eddie Van Halen’s Guitar Sound
No one sounds like Eddie Van Halen. Pro musician Vinnie DeMasi explains a little of the magic to his technique.
“Janis: Her Life and Music”: Revisiting A Legend
Janis Joplin’s life burned hot and fast. A new biography digs deep into the things that made her an enduring figure of 60s counterculture and music.
What Tom Petty Taught Me About Girls
An excerpt from Bill Flanigin’s book, “Geometry, Weeds, Flowers and 8-Tracks” is a poignant look at how certain Tom Petty songs eased the pains of growing up.
Singing With The Beatles: An Interview with Lizzie Bravo
Lizzie Bravo was a teenaged Beatle fan when she had the chance of a lifetime: singing on one of their hits. In this interview, she shares the story.
Big Star: An Appreciation
All three of Big Star’s albums made Rolling Stone’s list of the “Greatest Albums of All Time.” No wonder artists from REM to the Posies cite the band as a major influence.