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FEATURES: Spotlight Feature

Remembering Jimmy Buffett, ‘Margaritaville’ Singer Who Led the Parrot Heads

With his Coral Reefer Band, he established a laid-back style that ultimately led to a business empire

FEATURES: Interviews

Glenn Tilbrook Interview: Squeeze Then and Now

When they first arrived, he and songwriting partner Chris Difford drew comparisons to Lennon and McCartney. Our interview…

The Scene: Rocking The Tube

‘Shindig!’ Remembering the Trailblazing Rock TV Program and Producer Jack Good

The program featured all of the hitmakers of the day, from the Beatles and Stones to the Beach Boys and the Supremes.

The Scene: How the Song Came to Be

The Glory of ‘Gloria’: Behind the Resilient Van Morrison Rock ’n’ Roll Anthem

One of the most beloved and oft-covered songs in the garage-rock canon started life as a single’s B-side. We take a look at the wonders of ‘G-L-O-R-I-A.’

FEATURES: Spotlight Feature

Roger Dean Interview: Getting Close To the Edge

The album designer, best known for his surrealistic cover illustrations for Yes, shares some surprising stories about working with the band

The Scene: The Classic Rock Legacy

‘Mod Squad’ Star Peggy Lipton on the Monterey International Pop Festival

“I loved Buffalo Springfield… and the Byrds. I dated the drummer, Michael Clarke. One of the reasons I went was because the Byrds were there.”

The Scene: Rock and Roll Memories

Charlie Watts’ Final Concert: Rolling Stones’ 2019 Tour

The No Filter tour was marked by off stage headlines as much as for its artistic and financial triumph. Mick Jagger made a quick return after health issues