Posts From Greg Brodsky
Genesis’ Path to Success: Atlantic President Tells How
Before he became Atlantic Records’ President, Jerry Greenberg said: “I never heard one note of their music. But just from what I read in the English papers about them, I thought: ‘I’ve gotta have this group.’”
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BJ Thomas Interview: ‘Hooked on a Feeling,’ ‘Raindrops’ & More
We were honored to conduct what turned out to be one of his final interviews. The great singer is also a master storyteller.
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10 Surprising Singing Performances From TV and Film Stars
While each of the actors we’ve selected are bona fide stars, you may not be aware that they’ve sung in public.
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10 Classic Rock Bar Bet Questions (Part 3)
The 3rd edition of our series offers fun facts about the Woodstock festival, Pink Floyd’s The Wall, a legendary studio musician, and more.
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Only 6 Albums Reached Number One in 1978: Here’s Why
Two soundtracks of movies that starred the same actor accounted for 41 weeks of the number one albums of 1978.
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Only 1 Album Can Be the Best-Selling Rock LP of All-Time
Six weeks after burying their lead singer, AC/DC had a new frontman and a staggering task: script a suitably epic album to turn tragedy into triumph.
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Vince Calandra, Who Stood-in For Harrison on Beatles’ ‘Sullivan’ Rehearsal, Dies
The former “cue card guy” filled in when the so-called “quiet Beatle” remained at the Plaza Hotel convalescing when John, Paul and Ringo were at the TV studio.
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Review: “Beatles ’64” Documentary Now Streaming: That Footage!
The film captures the electrifying moment of their first visit to America. It features never-before-seen footage of the band.
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Linda Ronstadt Album Designer, Kosh, Talks Covers
We go behind the scenes with her longtime collaborator who earned 3 Grammys for his work with her. “She never seemed to really appreciate how good she was.”
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Jeff Lynne Leads ELO For a Triumphant Night at Hyde Park in 2014
A crowd of 50,000 enjoyed over a dozen hits from the band that the maestro co-founded.
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