Posts From Greg Brodsky

The Number One Singles of 1976

Top 40 programmers were featuring less songs from rock acts. There were lots (and lots) of disco hits as audiences were taking to the dance floor.

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When Robbie Robertson Reunited With The Band Photographer Elliott Landy

At the U.S. premiere of the documentary, Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band, the musician offered his praise: “He was part of the family”

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50 Years Post-‘Tapestry,’ Carole King Finally Earned Rock Hall Induction as a Performer

She practically invented a genre and influenced countless other singer-songwriters. The 1971 album earned 4 Grammy Awards and set records and trends

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10 (More) Big Rock Acts Without a Top 10 U.S. Single

In an era when Top 40 embraced rock music, these artists surprisingly never achieved a pop hit in America, including many Rock Hall members.

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The Label Exec Who Got Fired When He Tried to Sign The Cowsills

After hearing new music from the ’60s pop stars decades after their success, Marc Nathan tried to persuade Atlantic’s president to sign them.

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16 Best Studio Double Albums of All-Time

In the pre-digital era, many rock legends released a two-record set. Here are favorites from The Who, Derek and the Dominos, Elton John, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin

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Jon Anderson Interview? Yes, Indeed

He opens up about the revolving door of Yes’ lineup, “Roundabout” and the development of their epic LP, Close to the Edge

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Dwight Twilley, Power Pop Legend Who Was Denied Success

The singer, songwriter and guitarist’s first recordings with musical partner Phil Seymour in the mid-1970s pre-dated the genre.

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9 Signature Rock Songs That Weren’t U.S. Chart Hits

Many songs associated with classic rockers were never actually hits. Here are the surprising back stories to ones by ELO, Billy Joel, Van Halen, Queen & more.

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How ‘Bat Out of Hell’ Became a Success: Inside Story

The album is one of the all-time best-sellers but you would never know that from its initial reception. Then it took off like… a bat out of hell.

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