The story of how Tommy James & the Shondells were robbed by the mafia “It was always a challenge.” Dale Maplethorpe Dec 22, 2023
‘Sunny’: Bobby Hebb’s personal tragedy connects with a nation A look on the bright side. Dale Maplethorpe Dec 22, 2023
Why Flea loves the work of Neil Young: “He doesn’t give a fuck” “A rare contradiction.” Dale Maplethorpe Dec 22, 2023
The lyric Nick Drake has inscribed on his tombstone He died when he was just 26. Aimee Ferrier Dec 22, 2023
The death-defying trip that convinced John Lennon to play music again Out of his creative funk. Tim Coffman Dec 22, 2023
Joni Mitchell explains why Prince wasn’t an innovator: “He’s a great hybrid” How to properly imitate the icons. Tim Coffman Dec 22, 2023
Was Jimi Hendrix kidnapped by the mafia after Woodstock festival? “These guys were morons.” Dale Maplethorpe Dec 22, 2023
Did Bob Dylan write ‘Chimes of Freedom’ about the JFK assassination? The sounds of a wounded nation. Tim Coffman Dec 22, 2023
The Beach Boys song Mike Love insisted on changing Getting too close to counterculture. Tim Coffman Dec 22, 2023
Devo: The new wave band John Lydon wanted to join Going from punk rock to robotic rock. Tim Coffman Dec 22, 2023
The songs that united punk rock and reggae The two genres have undeniable links. Ben Forrest Dec 22, 2023
The George Michael song he thought no one would understand: “It’s a strange love triangle” A song only the writer would understand. Tim Coffman Dec 22, 2023