Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” Turns 50
It began with a song by one of The Four Tops and turned into one of the greatest albums of all time. Marvin Gaye’s classic turns 50.
“It’s What’s Happening, baby!” Finally Happens
The government tasked deejay Murray the K with reaching out to teens with a TV show. The result was not what they expected.
10 Artists Who Influenced David Bowie
David Bowie was a chameleon. And the “colors” in his music came from an array of inspirations, from jazz to rock, to the very unexpected.
The Magical Mystery 8-Track Tape Adventure
Eight-track tapes were once a music fan’s best friend. Years later, one of them stumbles on one that held…a mysterious promise.
“Hollywood Eden”: Tracing the Rise of Surf Rock
A new book chronicles the rise of “surf rock” — the highs, the lows, and the really weird tales in between.