Posts From Jim Sullivan
Joe Perry Interview: Aerosmith Then & Now
We talked to the guitarist and songwriter in 2018 in this intimate interview on a variety of topics.
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J. Geils Band Rocks Hometown Crowd in 2015’s Final Boston Show
The rock and roll band delivered for their loyal fans in one of their last performances together. The good times rolled with Peter Wolf as the jive-talking ringleader
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Keith Moon: Rock’s Greatest Drummer
We celebrate the career of the man who thought what he played with The Who was “lead drums” with some insights from those who knew/admired him, and some amazing videos
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Yup, We Once Reviewed a Madonna Concert
Our reviewer may not be a fan of her music. But he knows an entertaining concert when he sees one, and her 2015 tour was just that
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Paul Anka Interview: So Square That He’s Hip
The legend wrote “She’s a Lady” (the Tom Jones hit), the English-language lyrics to “My Way” and The Tonight Show theme. He’s still entertaining his fans
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‘Dylan Goes Electric’ Author Talks Newport 1965
Author and folklorist Elijah Wald explores the myths, context and events surrounding the famous electric live debut at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival
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A Little ‘Hanky Panky’ with Tommy James: A Revealing Interview
He came to fame in 1966 after a song he and his teenage band, the Shondells, covered hit the top of the charts. The hitmaker reflects on his long career
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Ringo Starr’s Drum Beat Can’t Be Beat
Is it possible that Ringo Starr is underrated? Our assessment of the 2015 Rock Hall inductee’s Beatles and solo career says “yes”
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Santana’s Michael Shrieve on Playing Woodstock at Age 20
The drummer had a big moment at the ’69 festival – at age 20. When that lineup reunited for a 2016 album + concerts, the chemistry was there
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Tommy James Q&A: The Music, the Mob & ‘Mony Mony’
“We’re looking up into the New York sky and first thing my eyes fall on is the Mutual of NY insurance company sign. It just flashes MONY MONY.”
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