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John Simon Has … Stories
Producer John Simon has been there, done that, and can regale you for hours about a testy Janis, grateful Robbie, and a cynical John Lennon.
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Alex Van Halen Talks “Brothers”
In his recent book, "Brothers," Alex Van Halen shares what bonded he and his brother Eddie together in their rise to rock royalty.
Can We Talk About “Lolita Pop”?
These pop hits were well-crafted, often upbeat and danceable. But let's talk about those sometimes questionable lyrics.
Rickenbacker’s Rock and Roll Legacy
The Rickenbacker guitar got a new lease on life when John Lennon discovered it. Its signature sound has since featured on many rock classics.
Celebrating John Mellencamp’s “Scarecrow”
John Mellencamp's "Scarecrow" signaled a definite turn into what's termed "heartland rock." Forty years later, we look at its impact.