Joe Jackson Looks Sharp 40 Years On
2019 marks the 40th anniversary of Joe Jackson’s breakout album “Look Sharp.” He’s planning to mark the occasion with a new album and a tour.
The Waitresses Had a Wonderful Start
They had hits like “I Know What Boys Like” and “Christmas Wrapping.” So why weren’t they a bigger deal?
Not Quite Top 40 But Quite Important: The B-52s’ “Rock Lobster”
It may have peaked at number 56 on the charts, but “Rock Lobster” generated terrific buzz for a young band from Athens, Georgia.
“Back to the Egg”: A Perfect Finale for Paul McCartney & Wings
A quirky album that doubles as a response to the rise of Punk and New Wave.
Pop Music 2016: In Memoriam
David Bowie, Prince, Merle Haggard, Glenn Frey, Leonard Cohen, Maurice White, George Michael, Sharon Jones…so many music stars lost in 2016.