The Quiet Longevity of Patty Smyth
Patty Smyth was an 80s staple on MTV, but there’s much more to her career — including an invitation to join Van Halen.
Rockin’ The Tulips: Revisiting The Dutch Invasion
During the 60s and 70s, another country took a run at America’s rock fans. Have a listen to the artists of the Dutch Invasion!
Let Vinnie Explain: Eddie Van Halen’s Guitar Sound
No one sounds like Eddie Van Halen. Pro musician Vinnie DeMasi explains a little of the magic to his technique.
“Babysitting A Band On the Rocks”: Backstage Rock Gossip
He was there for some of the wilder tour moments of Aerosmith, Van Halen, Pink Floyd, and other rock legends. A new book serves up the dish.
50 Years of Decade-Defining Songs
Every decade has a “feel.” While it wasn’t easy to distill fifty years into a handful of songs, these capture a certain zeitgeist.