Books: Encyclopedia Walking: Pop Culture and the Alchemy Of Rock ‘n’ Roll, by Jon Kanis
Jon Kanis’ writing is interesting, intelligent, and intimate.
Articles by: Beverly Paterson
One Track Mind: The Initiative’s Fortunato Isgro, “Every Little Thing” (2014)
A people-pleasing pop nugget all the way.
Forgotten series: Where You Gonna Go?: Motor City Garage Bands 1965-1969 (2008)
Rich with substance and motion, this set uncovered overlooked Detroit gems.
One Track Mind: Grace Marino, “Don’t Say It’s Gone” (2014)
Poppy enough to rocket up the charts, yet unique enough to warrant individuality.
On Second Thought: The JuJus – You Treat Me Bad (2009)
These songs were an ideal vehicle for the Julus’ energy and vision.
The Animals – The Best of the Animals (2014)
Eric Burdon and the Animals approached the blues with a fresh and original vision.
One Track Mind: The Orange Peels, “9” (2014)
They blend edgy power pop, swaggering swamp rock, and glistening sunshine pop.
Herman’s Hermits – Their Greatest Hits (2014): Reissue
Led by teen heartthrob Peter Noone, Herman’s Hermits’ sweet and snappy songs thoroughly matched their family-friendly image.
Merrell Fankhauser on UFOs, books and — oh! — music: Something Else! Interview
A pioneer of instrumental surf music, Fankhauser has become a grand guitar king.
The Doughboys, “The Tears of a Clown” (2014): One Track Mind
Covering Motown classics can be awfully risky, but you can always trust the Doughboys to do things right.
