Billy Preston: The “Other” Fifth Beatle (Part 2 in a Series)
The debate over “who was the 5th Beatle?” is always lively. Here’s a case for Billy Preston earning that distinction.
A Fire Destroyed Old-Style Master Tapes…And Why We Should Care
In 2008, a fire at Universal Music Group destroyed the irreplaceable work of countless recording artists. We just recently learned just how bad it was. Here’s why it’s a huge deal.
10 Snappy Jazz Memoirs
In the mood to curl up with a book? These great jazz autobiographies showcase everyone from Louis Armstrong to Miles Davis to Lady Day to Brother Ray.
So Close! The Top 10 Number 2 Songs of the 1960s
Our list honoring extremely popular — if not the most popular — tunes of the ’60s starts with Jim Reeves and Patsy Cline and ends with Paul Mauriat and The Fifth Dimension.
