“I think most bands on tour are on the run.” With these words, Paul McCartney sets the stage for perhaps his greatest album ever – “Band On The Run” – a brilliant album that was as dramatic behind the scenes… Read More ›
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“Todd”! Another Four-Sided “Plastic Waffle”! Todd Rundgren’s Eclectic Gem!
“There’s something at the heart of it that’s simply awful A man who makes a living off a plastic waffle!” Time to celebrate an album from an Artist whose “plastic waffles” make millions of fans rejoice! Time for four more… Read More ›
“One Of These Nights!” The Eagles Meltdown At #1! Bernie Leadon Quits! Joe Walsh Electrifies The Band!
“One Of These Nights!” The Eagles Hit #1 – And Then Meltdown! You know the lyrics – EVERYONE knows these lyrics! One of these nights One of these crazy old nights We’re gonna find out Pretty mama What turns on… Read More ›
The Led Zeppelin “Stairway To Heaven” VERDICT IS IN!
“While it is true that a descending chromatic four-chord progression is a common convention that abounds in the music industry, the similarities here transcend this core structure” With those words, a Judge is taking Led Zeppelin to court! That’s right,… Read More ›
“Bombastic Bushkin’s” Fascinating Johnny Carson Book! Late Night Talk Show Wars!
“You have to understand,” Ed McMahon once explained. “Every day, no matter what else is going on in his life, he has to come out there and be Johnny Carson.” Imagine meeting the biggest name in late night TV, Johnny… Read More ›
“Heavy Metal Parking Lot!” Head Bangin’ Iconic Cult Short Film Rocks On!
“1986. Beer. Priest. Videocamera.” Thirty years ago, filmmakers John Heyn and Jeff Krulik filmed Judas Priest fans in a concert arena parking lot in suburban Maryland. Thirty years later,ﾠ Heavy Metal Parking Lot is hailed as one the greatest rock… Read More ›
Paul McCartney’s Simple Classic “McCartney!” Paul’s Solo Masterpiece Rises From The Ashes Of The Beatles!
“I loved that record because it was so simple. And there was so much to see and to hear. It was just Paul. There was no adornment at all … There was no attempt made to compete with the things… Read More ›
Stranded On A Roller Coaster Upside Down! A “Great Wall” Traffic Jam! China’s Chaotic Crowded Travel Reality!
Wha-wha-WHAT!!!?!?!?!?!?!? Can you believe this???? Stranded on a roller coaster UPSIDE DOWN!!! Roller-coaster riders at one of Beijing’s major amusement parks were left hanging upside down for almost 20 minutes when a bird stood on one of the ride’s safety… Read More ›
“On The Border!” The Eagles Say Hello To Don Felder! Goodbye To Glyn Johns! Don Henley’s Brilliant #1 “Best Of My Love!”
“He who hesitates is lunch” These “secret” words are found on one of the Eagles great albums – recorded in 1974 – a year that began with the four members of the band….and ended with five: Time to look at… Read More ›
“Pieces”! A Shocking 80’s Classic! A New Grindhouse Documentary!
You Don’t Have To Go To Texas For A Chainsaw Massacre! Well, that’s helpful to know. It also helps to know this: “While we out fiddling with that music, the lousy bastard was in there killing her! BASTARD! BAAAAASTAAARD! BASTAAARD!”… Read More ›
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