‘More Cowbell’: How Blue Öyster Cult Came to Be
Lead singer Eric Bloom talks about how Soft White Underbelly evolved under their manager/producer Sandy Pearlman, who got them their major label deal
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Steely Dan Catalog Vinyl Reissue Campaign Continues
Their classic ABC and MCA Records titles are receiving a reissue program of the first seven albums, personally overseen by Donald Fagen
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‘Meet the Parents’ Prayer Scene: Day by Day… by Day…
It’s one cringe-inducing scene after another for Greg Focker, perfectly played by Ben Stiller in the 2000 comedy classic
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‘I Can’t Go For That’: The Daryl Hall Lawsuit Against John Oates
Further details have been revealed as to why Hall has filed a lawsuit to prevent Oates from selling his share of their joint venture Whole Oats Enterprises
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1979: The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums
The tail end of the ’70s saw superb music being made by some of rock’s great veterans and by many who were new to the scene.
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Shane MacGowan, Pogues Singer, Dead at 65
MacGowan fronted the ’80s Celtic-rock band that scored with songs such as “Dirty Old Town” and “Fairytale of New York.”
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When TV’s Gomer Pyle Sang ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’
Actor/singer Jim Nabors introduced the character on “The Andy Griffith Show” and then enjoyed further success in a spinoff–and on the album charts
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Paul McCartney Begins 2023 Brazil Dates With Surprise Club Show
The show was announced earlier that day and sold-out immediately. The 2023 edition of his “Got Back” tour also took him to Australia and Mexico
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Scott Kempner, Founding Member of NYC Bands The Dictators and Del-Lords, Dies
The Bronx-born guitarist, songwriter and band leader helped lead the transition from glam rock to punk
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