Remembering Marvin Gaye 40 Years Later
It’s been four decades since Marvin Gaye’s untimely death, but a new collection and upcoming biopic remind us of his genius.
Nile Rodgers: A (Deep) Appreciation
Nile Rodgers has been intertwined with some of the biggest hits of the last 40 years. How did it happen? And what if he hadn’t taken them on?
The Epic Track: “Comfortably Numb”
There are some rock tracks that are so larger-than-life, they can only be described as “epic.” “Comfortably Numb” is one of them.
The One-Hit-Wonder File: “96 Tears”
That distinctive organ riff helped make “96 Tears” a classic hit. And its appeal wasn’t lost on other artists, including The Ramones and Aretha.
John Denver: Dig Him Or Diss Him?
With his sincere grin and folky songs, John Denver became a huge 70s star. So why is he still given short shrift?