Posts From Harvey Kubernik

Bob Dylan’s ‘John Wesley Harding’: A Different Kind of Dylan

Following his 1966 motorcycle accident, Dylan went into seclusion. Fans wondered what he would do when he emerged. They were surprised.

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Berry Gordy Interview: The Man Who Made Motown

The entrepreneur who gave us Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and so many others looks back.

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Tina Turner Interview: Phil Spector, ‘Tommy,’ and Touring With the Stones

“As wild as I am, I know that I maintain my femininity. People have always told me that,” said the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee in this classic chat.

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The Making of Al Green and the Hi Records Sound

“The main thing is, Al could sing in tune. Once he got a hook on a song, it was hard to beat him.”–Producer Willie Mitchell

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‘Buffalo Springfield Again’: Behind-the-Scenes

The album was a defining moment in L.A. music history; meshing songcraft with new recording techniques that elevated the music.

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Brian Jones, the Rolling Stones’ Resident Musical Genius, is Recalled by Bill Wyman, Jimmy Page & Others

“I honestly believe that if there wasn’t a Brian Jones there wouldn’t have been a Rolling Stones.”–Bill Wyman

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Shining a Light on the Origin and Impact of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’

“I said to Leonard, ‘This is the one. This is what we’ve been waiting for. This might be your best record.'”–Producer/songwriter/performer John Lissauer

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Jimi Hendrix Engineer Eddie Kramer: ‘He Changed My Life’

With Hendrix, “There was this amazing dynamic all rolled up into one human being, an amazing purity and presence.”—Kramer

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Robbie Robertson on The Band’s ‘The Last Waltz’: ‘The Whole Thing Just Snowballed’

The guitarist-songwriter took us behind the scenes of the fabled concert film.

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Gold Star Recording Studios: Behind the Scenes of Some of L.A.’s Earliest Rock Hits

It was the place where Phil Spector, the Beach Boys, the Turtles and rockabilly great Eddie Cochran all made hits. We look back at a true rock landmark.

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