“Rocket 88”: One of The Pioneering Songs of Rock
There are a handful of songs that can be credited for moving the needle on rock music. The 1951 single, “Rocket 88,” is one of ’em as Kit O’Toole explains.
P-Funk and Earth Wind and Fire
One of the great musical rivalries of the 70s was between Parliament-Funkadelic and Earth Wind & Fire. It was one epic funk battle.
A Magic Ingredient to the Beatles? Ringo!
It’s hard to pinpoint just why the music of the Beatles always felt so good. Drummer Joe Bellia breaks it down to one word: Ringo!
Bruce Springsteen’s “Only The Strong Survive”
On his latest project, The Boss takes a detour to cover some of the classic songs from the Stax and Motown catalogs.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Mr. Big Stuff”
Jean Knight called him out with her 70s hit, “Mr. Big Stuff.” Her portrait of the original player still rings true today.