Frank Zappa’s Last Great Record
Frank Zappa’s surprise hit, “Valley Girl” overshadowed the other inventive tracks on his 80s album, “Ship Too Late to Save A Drowning Witch.”
Chip Douglas: Producer of Pure Pop
As a member of The Turtles, Chip Douglas helped shape their biggest hit. Then he did the same for The Monkees.
Shuggie Otis: Mr. Shoulda-Coulda-Woulda
At 12, he was a session player. At 21, he got an offer to join the Stones — which he turned down. Shuggie Otis is one unusual guitarist.
Mal Evans Lived the Beatle Legend
Our friend Ken Womack has written the definitive book on Mal Evans, who kept the Beatles on track. In more ways than one.
The Epic Track: “Living for The City”
Stevie Wonder got raw and real with 1973’s “Living for The City.” We dig deep into this epic track that still resonates.