“Charlie Watts – Anthology”: On the Jazz Side
Even though he ranks as one of the best drummers in rock, Charlie Watts long treasured playing jazz. A new collection showcases these tunes.
Catching Up With Talking Heads’ Chris Frantz
Chris Frantz isn’t limited to just Talking Heads and TomTom Club. He catches us up on what he and wife Tina Weymouth have been up to.
“Lead Sister”: Karen Carpenter’s Life In Music
Karen Carpenter’s passion for the drums is often overlooked due to her singularly beautiful voice. A new book explores her complicated life.
The Beatle Who Vanished…Then Reappeared
The chance to fill in on a Beatles world tour was beyond imagination. Jimmie Nicol almost didn’t get the gig – and when he did, nearly blew it.
Ringo’s Replacement Gets a Big Screen Treatment
Drummer Jimmie Nicol played eight shows with The Beatles then disappeared. Now his story has been optioned for a movie. The author of the underlying book shared some stories with us.