Hidden Gems 2: Songs That Missed the Top of The Charts
This week in ’89, Paula Abdul and Jody Watley ruled the charts. Which meant that XTC, Tom Petty, and Elvis Costello were kinda locked out.
ZZ Top Versus The Zombies
Before they were that l’il ole band from Texas, two members of ZZ Top were hired to pull a fast one on fans of The Zombies.
Five Of the Very Best Jazz-Rock Bands
“Marrying the adventurous, highly-skilled attributes of jazz to the irresistible beat and swagger of rock, they created unforgettable music.”
“1971: The Year That Changed Music”
A new series reveals the extraordinary leap forward that music took in ’71, shaping a host of social issues — and creating iconic songs.
“On Record”: An Encyclopedic Guide for Music Lovers
This music critic was around for some of the great performances starting in the 70s. His new book series catalogs more than just reviews.