Paul Simon: Why He Still Matters
“Nothing has become for him more important than the music—not the fame, not the money, not the drugs, not laziness, not fear of failure.”
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Best Classic Bands: Third Anniversary
We’re celebrating year three of the best classic rock news, features, reviews, retro charts and more! Thank you for your support! Please tell your friends
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Jethro Tull 50th Anniversary Tour Hits U.S.: Recap
Ian Anderson is on the road commemorating the group’s golden anniversary with a career-spanning set. Watch performances of several favorites
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Stunning ‘Visualizing The Beatles’ Book
A magical “history” tour of their career charts their story–the evolution of their music, style and characters–through graphics
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Expecting Rain: Meeting Place For Bob Dylan Fans
One of the great music resources on the web is devoted to The Bard and related topics, curated daily for decades by Karl Erik Andersen. “All this because of Bob Dylan.”
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When Elvis Was Inducted Into the US Army
When the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was called upon to serve his country, he went with a smile. On this date, he became Private Elvis Presley.
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When Billy Joel Married His ‘Uptown Girl’
She had no idea who the piano player was. He knew who she was though. In fact, they’d met before. Now he wanted to make her his ‘Uptown Girl.’
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Mar 22, 2020: Eric Weissberg, ‘Dueling Banjos’ Musician—Obituary
The 1973 instrumental hit, which actually featured guitar and banjo, became popular when it was included in a key scene in the harrowing film ‘Deliverance.’
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March 22, 1965: Dylan ‘Brings it All Back Home’
As 1965 dawned, with the Beatles having redrawn the map, the singer-songwriter from Minnesota knew he wanted to try something different.
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March 21, 1964: Beatles’ ‘She Loves You’ Hits #1
They were already on top in the US with “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” Then they replaced themselves. And then they did it again! The fab chart story.
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