Author Breaks Down His ‘Tom Petty and Me’ Book
Little did record label promo man Jon Scott know when he worked an obscure band from Florida, that he would play a pivotal role in the star’s eventual rise
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Carly Simon’s Breakthrough to Superstardom: ‘You’re So Vain’
Watch the singer-songwriter perform a previously unheard verse of her huge 1972 hit from a ‘Carly Simon No Secrets’ classic albums special
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‘He Took Us by Storm’ Features Artists Influenced by Bob Dylan: Review
The program embraces many well-known artists, such as Dion, David Crosby, Bob Seger, Boz Scaggs, Leon Russell, Donovan, Tom Rush and Johnny Winter.
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Art Garfunkel Has New Album Duet Partner: His Son, Art Jr.
“It felt like a dream. It was simply quite wonderful. I love working with him,” said Art Garfunkel Sr.
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How Led Zeppelin Were Convinced to Release ‘Whole Lotta Love’ as a Single
When the song started taking off at FM radio, Atlantic’s Jerry Greenberg made an edit for AM radio. They put it out “and the record explodes…”
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And the Jukebox Kept on Playing…Johnny Rivers
A constant presence on the radio in the ’60s, his hits included “Secret Agent Man,” “Poor Side of Town,” “Memphis,” “Summer Rain” and many more.
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A Resilient Joni Mitchell Stuns at the Hollywood Bowl: Review
The acclaimed singer-songwriter avoided a best-of setlist, instead reaching for many deep cuts.
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The Number One Singles of 1976
Top 40 programmers were featuring less songs from rock acts. There were lots (and lots) of disco hits as audiences were taking to the dance floor
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When Robbie Robertson Reunited With The Band Photographer Elliott Landy
At the U.S. premiere of the documentary, Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band, the musician offered his praise: “He was part of the family”
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Interview: Glenn Frey Collaborator Jack Tempchin
You may not recognize the name but you certainly know his songs. Not one but two Eagles hits helped him live the good life
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