CES 2010: In Search Of The Lost Sound Byte
By Shawn Perry
One week into 2009, we took one bold step forward, hopped in the car and drove to Las Vegas to attend the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)....
Getting Frisky At The Whisky’s 50th Anniversary
Story by Shawn Perry
Photos by Ron Lyon
Hard to believe the Whisky a Go Go has been around for 50 years. I first ventured into the club in the...
Which Rockers Love To Show Off Their Poker Face?
Rock music and gambling have always been two industries rather
naturally drawn to each other. The association arguably reached its zenith
when Motörhead famously ensured we will forever associate them with...
Remembering Ric Ocasek: New Wave’s “Magic” Man
By Ira Kantor
He wasn’t sexy or flashy. In fact, he was more praying mantis in look and demeanor. Yet the second Ric Ocasek’s monotonal vocals pronounced the phrase “Let...
ROCKGODZ Hall Of Fame Awards 2023 Comes To Nashville
Founded in 2009, the ROCKGODZ Hall of Fame Awards has been typically staged in California since its inception. This year, however, the show ventured east to Music City where...
The Immediate Family: Enduring Hardship With Music And Old Friends
By Shawn Perry
The coronavirus pandemic devouring the world as we know it in 2020 will likely be remembered for what it has changed — especially the things that human...
Kate Bush: On Top Of The World Looking Over The Edge
By Ira Kantor
Will Stranger Things ensure Kate Bush’s future enshrinement into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
Months ago, this question didn’t exist. Then word came that the hit Netflix...
For Your Pleasure: Roxy Music In 12 Tracks
By Ira Kantor
I’ll admit, when I heard Roxy Music made the shortlist for potential induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I had instant excitement about them...
Laurel Canyon – Film Feature
Expounding on the concept of a ‘place and a time’ setting the wheels of culture in motion, Laurel Canyon, a two-part docuseries from the EPIX premium television network, reveals the...
Five Awesome Rock Soundtracks In Movies
Rock music has found its way into movies for decades, and has also paved the way for movies about the bands and singers themselves. In just the last few...
