Helen Shapiro’s “Magical” Time With the Beatles
Helen Shapiro had the pipes of Dusty or Brenda, and she was great friends with The Beatles. So why wasn’t she a bigger deal?
Remembering “Soul Man” Sam Moore
Sam Moore was one of the great voices of soul and R&B, revered by everyone from Springsteen to Isaac Hayes. A tribute.
In Appreciation of Howard Kaylan
Howard Kaylan is so identified with his former Turtles bandmate Mark Volker. But we make the case he could’ve had an epic solo career.
Alison Moyet Is Back (But Never Really Left)
Alison Moyet was a defining voice of 80s New Wave. Keeping a lower profile, she’s done some great work, including her newest album.
Justin Hayward: The Days of Future Now
Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues is out on tour, enjoying the songs from his past, but with his eye on the future. Our interview.