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Producer John Simon has been there, done that, and can regale you for hours about a testy Janis, grateful Robbie, and a cynical John Lennon.
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Producer John Simon has been there, done that, and can regale you for hours about a testy Janis, grateful Robbie, and a cynical John Lennon.
We call them "orphan albums" because nobody really wanted them. Until they did. A look at some underrated projects.
Lightnin' Hopkins was a blues man of the old school: slick in his appearance, unapologetic in his playing. Rock owes him a huge debt.
Bruce Springsteen found a muse in girlfriend Diane Lozito who inspired some of the memorable figures in his early songs.
Sometimes, it's your brother who shares your passion for music. These brothers helped launch some great careers in rock.