“Spitting and Screaming” – All About British Punk
Punk — as music — seemed deceptively “simple.” But its history is more complicated. The new book, “Spitting and Screaming,” digs in.
Gerry Rafferty’s “Rest In Blue”: The Music Lives On
We lost singer Gerry Rafferty in 2011. His daughter is keeping his music alive with a new album of unreleased songs called “Rest In Blue.”
“Babysitting A Band On the Rocks”: Backstage Rock Gossip
He was there for some of the wilder tour moments of Aerosmith, Van Halen, Pink Floyd, and other rock legends. A new book serves up the dish.
The Police: 10 of Their Underrated Tracks
The output of The Police was short — but intense. Because they churned out some big radio hits, these inventive gems are often missed.
“Finding Fretless”: The Search for a Beatle Guitar
John Lennon and George Harrison played a unique “fretless” guitar on some big hits. Then it vanished. A new book shares its journey.