The One-Hit Wonder File: “Tighter, Tighter”
Tommy James planned to record “Tighter, Tighter”, but then decided this Brooklyn band could take it further, further.
Kim Fowley -The Everywhere Man
Kim Fowley did it all. But his true, controversial genius came out as a producer of acts including The Runaways.
John Cale and Todd Rundgren: The First Were The Best
John Cale and Todd Rundgren each had their own careers, but — as producers –they also worked their magic on several memorable debut albums.
Of Hits and Hitmen: The Gary S. Paxton Story
Gary Paxton had great “ears” when it came to producing hits. But his wild personal life was both colorful –and dangerous.
Thom Bell: He Rang In the Hits
Thom Bell has been called “the black Burt Bacharach” — and for very good reason. The string of hits he’s written and produced is impressive.