In Conversation: Ringo Starr, David Lynch, and Henry Diltz In Beverly Hills

Story by Shawn Perry Live Photos by Alex Kluft  Whenever a Beatle makes a public appearance, it’s bound to draw a crowd. Such was the case when the band’s drummer, Ringo...

Why The Yardbirds Will Always Matter

Story by Shawn Perry Photos by Ron Lyon Unlike other first-string British invaders like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Who and the Kinks, there was little controversy surrounding the...

Dr. John: Eternally Bonnaroo

By Ira Kantor Equal parts shaman, maestro and artistic lord of the bayou, music’s unmistakable Night Tripper Dr. John has bid us farewell at the age of 77. What Dr. John...

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame (2007)

2007 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: The Politics Of Induction For Patti Smith Upon Her Induction Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame ...

Why Tom Petty’s ‘Wildflowers & All The Rest’ Meant So Much To Petty And...

By Christopher McKittrick Few musicians can claim that their 10th album that was released nearly 20 years into their career as their creative peak as a musician. Even the best...

80s Rock Bands You Totally Forgot About

All true music lovers know how the 80's influenced the development of rock music. Many bands have become icons among teenagers. Some rock festivals lasted a whole week, so...

Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine – Film Review

What you don’t know about the Canadian rock three-piece Triumph, even if you are a fan of the band, you are sure to find out in the feature documentary Triumph:...

BONZO: 30 Rock Drummers Remember The Legendary John Bonham – Book Excerpt

September 25, 2020, marks 40 years since the passing of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer, John Bonham. To mark this event, respected author/journalist Greg Prato has assembled a new book,...

Why Playing Viola Is A Great Pastime

The viola, which is known to be the bigger counterpart of a violin, is one of the most recognizable instruments in the orchestra. Though its seemingly larger size may...

Pink Floyd Shines On: The Final Sell Out

By Ralph Greco, Jr. “Money it’s a…” It seems that the crick will rise, locusts will circle, and pink pigs will fly. My beloved Pink Floyd (or what is left of...