Donna Summer, the musical ‘Hair’, and the birth of disco: The audition that changed music
From the Age of Aquarius to the discoball.
From The Vault Archives: 01/2026
The band Phil Collins called the gold standard of perfection: “This is remarkably simple”
The key to all good songwriting.
The country star Robert Plant said the world would never forget: “Enduring treasury”
The almighty songwriting genius.
The most charistmatic musician Carly Simon ever encountered: “I’m not exaggerating”
She even wrote a song about him.
The jazz musicians that influenced Patti Smith more than anyone: “My love of the human voice”
You can hear their influence.