Charlie Parker: the musician Jack Kerouac said was “as important as Beethoven”
Jack Kerouac discusses the importance of musical figures.
From The Vault Archives: 09/2023
The songs David Bowie wrote about the women he loved
David Bowie often detailed his romantic admirations in his songs.
Why George Martin didn’t want The Beatles to reunite: “I think it would be a terrible mistake”
“I think it would have been a terrible mistake”
The one singer Lou Reed always wanted to sound like: “I just couldn’t do it”
Lou Reed once revealed who he whished he could sing like.
Why Ginger Baker hated The Rolling Stones: “I won’t go within ten miles of a Rolling Stones gig”
The ex-Cream drummer was a known cynic when it came to music.
How Paul McCartney borrowed Bob Dylan’s recording method
Taking cues from the master as they learned to fly.
The John Lennon solo album George Harrison “wasn’t particularly into”
There were a few solo projects that Harrison didn’t understand.
