Appreciating Michael Nesmith
Michael Nesmith was so much more than the wool-hatted member of The Monkees. Author, musician, entrepreneur, visionary: he wore a lot of hats…
Whatever Happened to Kip Winger?
His name conjures the shirtless rockstar of the 80s. But Kip Winger has a far more interesting story that crosses over…into classical?
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Venus”
That rattly opening guitar riff signaled something…”different.” Here’s the backstory on the 70s song that’s had more than one life.
“I Want My MTV!” The Channel Turns 40
In August of 1981, MTV blasted off. And the way we “saw” (and heard) music was forever changed. Our salute to a cultural phenom.
Great Songs from ’80s Movies (Not The Usual)
80s movies and great songs went together like big hair and rubber bracelets. Some picks that aren’t the usual suspects.