Meta MTV and the Buggles: the most historic music video in history
The beginning of a new age of music.
Author: Tim Coffman Archives: 09/2024
The band Elton John thought represented American rock: “They made me love America”
The true musical ambassadors for the USA
Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer charged with manslaughter
Brought up in court.
The song John Lennon wrote to improve George Harrison’s singing: “He could do it”
Getting him out of his shell.
Bruce Springsteen: the “unremarkable” rock legend that never impressed George Michael
Not understanding the appeal.
The producer Van Halen were forced to fire: “Manipulate the band”
Trying to pit everyone against each other.
The drummer John Paul Jones thought nobody could match: “Wouldn’t be anybody like him”
The heart of blues hard rock.
The artist Bob Dylan said influenced every singer ever: “Few could match his phrasing”
The style baked into every pop song.
The Beatles song Ringo Starr claimed ripped off Elvis: “Even when he goes high”
Back to the glory days of rock and roll.