Horror legend Stephen King’s new novel Dr. Sleep, a sequel to the hit book and film The Shining, begins with a hat tip to the late singer-songwriter Warren Zevon. You May Also Like: Warren Zevon, “Mohammed’s Radio” from Warren Zevon (1976): One Track Mind A glimpse into Warren Zevon’s difficultRead More
Quincy Jones, one of the most prolific musical composers, arrangers and producers of the 20th Century, is best known as arranger and producer for Michael Jackson’s Thriller. You May Also Like: When Miles Davis Finally Looked Back on ‘Miles and Quincy: Live at Montreux’ ‘Daisy Jones and the Six,’ byRead More
When Elliott Landy was first charged with shooting them, the Band didn’t exist yet as a named entity. Many argue that his sepia-toned iconography helped establish their instantly resonant image. You May Also Like: The Band – ‘Stage Fright: 50th Anniversary Edition’ (2021) Adam Rudolph’s Moving Pictures – Glare OfRead More
The name “Mark Lewisohn” carries significant weight in the Beatles fan and scholar communities. During the 1980s and 1990s, the author published essential reference works for any Beatles enthusiast’s library. You May Also Like: ‘The Fab One Hundred and Four,’ by David Bedford (2016): Books The Beatles, “Three Cool Cats”Read More
The upcoming 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ American debut has inspired a slew of related books, CDs, movies, and other collectibles. In other words, this Christmas will be a dream You May Also Like: Something Else! columnist Kit O’Toole featured at Fest for Beatles Fans The Beatles, “Boys” from PleaseRead More
Many books, articles, and documentaries have analyzed the Beatles’ music, often focusing on their work from Rubber Soul through Let It Be. Their early work is overlooked or seen as “simplistic” You May Also Like: ‘The Fab One Hundred and Four,’ by David Bedford (2016): Books
Some of the best Beatles performances were, for many years, not officially available anywhere. From 1962-1965, the group played live on 53 BBC radio programs You May Also Like: The Beatles, “Little Child” from ‘With the Beatles’ (1963): Deep Beatles The Beatles, “Boys” from Please Please Me (1963): Deep Beatles
By the time Eric Clapton gathered a working band in support 1983’s Money and Cigarettes (home to the Top 10 U.S. hit “I’ve Got a Rock ‘n’ Roll Heart”), the guitarist was clean and sober. You May Also Like: Eric Clapton – Slowhand at 70 (2015) Ex-Yardbirds Jeff Beck, EricRead More
Alternative Movie Posters: Film Art from the Underground, edited by Matthew Chojnacki, highlights some of the best millennial poster art inspired by classic films. You May Also Like: ‘Hawkwind: The Days of the Underground,’ by Joe Banks (2020): Books Ultimate Painting, “Riverside” (2015): One Track Mind
Greg Lake has been mentioning an on-going autobiography project for some time, one with the very appropriate title of Lucky Man. No word yet, however, on when we’ll be lucky enough to read it. You May Also Like: Greg Lake compares this era to the one that sparked King Crimson:Read More
