Posts From Greg Brodsky
Jeff Lynne’s ELO Lights Up NYC Stage: 2015 Review
It was a triumphant night for the Maestro as he played to an enthusiastic sold-out crowd at NYC’s Irving Plaza for his first U.S. comeback show
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Those Soul-Tastic James Brown Song Titles
Over 4 decades between his first and last chart entries, the “Godfather of Soul” helped define the times during the ’60s and ’70s
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Cheap Trick’s Rise: The Inside Story
The Epic Records executive, who signed the band and produced 3 of their albums, talks about their early days and quest for a pop hit. It eventually arrived courtesy of Japan
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Director Talks Documentary on Studio / Touring Legends, Immediate Family
Denny Tedesco has followed up his documentary on the ’60s studio legends with a new film about the musicians who took the logical next step
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Twisted Sister Producer Tom Werman: ‘Dee Snider Said I Destroyed Their Multi-Platinum Album’
We asked the label exec about his post- Epic Records career, producing some of the biggest albums of the ’80s
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Photographer Elliott Landy on The Band
The renowned lensman took over 12,000 photos of them. Many of these stunning images are featured in his 2016 book and a new title coming in 2024.
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Authors Talk ‘All Things Must Pass Away: Harrison, Clapton, and Other Assorted Love Songs’ Book
We got some revelations about the 2 stars’ chemistry, Derek and the Dominos’ participation on ATMP, and the continued “travesty” of a key missing credit on “Layla”
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‘John Lennon is Forever’: Yoko Ono at USPS Event
At the event honoring her late husband, Yoko said: “When John died, I said there will be no funeral. John is going to be forever”
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Eurythmics’ ‘Sweet Dreams’ Well-Timed For MTV Success
Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart had a taste of success as part of an earlier band. Their 2nd album as a duo yielded a worldwide smash that was well-timed for the MTV revolution
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12 Soaring Vocals of the ’60s: The Best That Could Happen
In a decade where Top 40 playlists were filled with songs from a variety of genres, these performances were truly special
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