Now Subbing For Elvis Presley… Glen Campbell
The great musician and singer had perfect pitch and an uncanny ability to match Elvis’ key and delivery, enabling him to present new songs to the King.
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Stevie Wonder: “Fulfillingness’ First Finale” Was Beyond Category
“People categorize because they can’t get used to change,” said Wonder upon the release of his 1974 groundbreaking album.
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The Who’s ‘Face Dances’: After Tragedy, Transition
Somehow, after Keith Moon’s death, they were able to direct their energy into a fine studio effort that explored new and varied styles.
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The Epic Guitar Performance by Prince at the 2004 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony
17 years after rock royalty honored George at the Hall of Fame, director Joel Gallen updated the clip of Prince’s blistering solo on “While My Guitar…”
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The Ides of March and the Story of ‘Vehicle’
They took their band name from a Shakespeare classic, their biggest hit from a real-life incident, and they drove their way up the charts in the year 1970.
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Country Joe is More Than Woodstock—About 40 Albums More
The remarkably enduring singer-songwriter/activist, now retired in his beloved Berkeley, has never really been given his due as one of the original, prolific troubadours of American music.
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12 Overlooked Rock Songs of 1972
These dozen tracks, from Deep Purple, Aretha, the Kinks, Chicago and The Who are absolutely worth listening to again.
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Quincy Jones: A ‘Lost’ Interview With ‘Q’
Long before his association with Michael Jackson, “Q” was one of the music world’s most accomplished composers, arrangers, producers and band leaders.
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Musician Deaths of 2026
Many of our favorite recording artists, as well as other celebrities, have been taken from us this year. We pay our respects.
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Radio Hits in March 1970
The Beatles’ influence was all over the Top 40 this week, joined by big hits from the Jackson 5 and Bobby Sherman. Thought of Frijid Pink lately?
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