The Other Side of the Pen: Songs About Songwriters
For many songwriters, inspiration strikes in the form of…another songwriter. Here are some who turned the tables on a hero or colleague.
Lester Bangs and His Millenium Moment
Legendary, cantankerous critic Lester Bangs wrote some of the most insightful pieces on rock music. A new documentary invites a revisit of his work.
It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll: The Best Fights In the Biz
Rock ‘n roll is raucous. Many performers have taken a swing at fellow bandmates or family members. Here are some of the top conflicts in the genre.
The Misadventures of Phil May of the Pretty Things
Singer Phil May helmed one of the proto-punk groups of the 60s, Pretty Things. David Bowie called him “God.” The Clash, The Ramones, and Nirvana agreed.
“Sanborn Sessions”: A Musical Family Affair
Sax star David Sanborn broke TV ground with “Night Music.” Now he has a new live-stream music series, “Sanborn Sessions.”