Tommy Smothers “Beds” John And Yoko!” There is a story behind this iconic photo: Comedian Tommy Smothers is one of many celebrities lying in a bed with John Lennon and Yoko Ono…how he got there, and what Lennon said to… Read More ›
The Beatles
Todd Rundgren Stays “Faithful!” A Shocking Record Label Betrayal! Beatles Covers! Brilliant New Songs!
“Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something…Faithful!” It was one of Todd Rundgren’s sterling achievements – a single side of music as good as anything he has ever released… “Rundgren’s ‘clearest and most interesting set of songs since Something/Anything?’” The… Read More ›
“Band On The Run!” Paul McCartney’s Triumph Over Adversity! Classic “Chaos & Creation!”
“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 ›
Todd Rundgren “Defaces The Music!” Todd’s Beatles Homage Divides Utopia!
“We Did The Whole ‘Beatlemania’ Thing.” “I thought it was the biggest mistake we could have ever made” Two Utopia band members with polar opposite reactions to the most polarizing Utopia album ever released! A 36-Year Celebration Of Utopia’s Classic… 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 ›
Paul McCartney Meets Elvis Costello! Raucous Macca Ensues On “Flowers In The Dirt!”
Paul McCartney Meets Elvis Costello! “Flowers In The Dirt!” McCartney’s 80’s Collaborative Gem! I have been looking back at Paul McCartney’s music – and every album is full of great musical surprises….like Elvis Costello! Playing In “The Dirt!” Here’s the… Read More ›
Paul McCartney’s “Wild Life!” The Disastrous Debut Of “Wings!” McCartney’s Plea To John Lennon!
It began as a Beatles battle, became a plea to John Lennon, and ended up the formation of a new band! Beatles fans know all about the breakup, but here’s the story of a failed reconciliation between the John Lennon… Read More ›
Paul McCartney’s Submerged “Off The Ground!” A Neglected Macca Gem!
Kick Up Your Heels For Paul McCartney! Time to kick off your shoes and celebrate a neglected gem of an album – Paul McCartney’s “Off The Ground!” McCartney’s Forgotten “Off The Ground!” Hardcore Paul McCartney fans know and love all… Read More ›
Todd Rundgren Rocks Beverly Hills! Todd’s 2016 Tour Reviewed! Todd Goes “Virtual Reality!”
Welcome To Beverly Hills, Todd! Hey Todd Rundgren fans, here’s my review of the show from Beverly Hills California on January 6th – and yes, Todd rocked! First, I apologize for the quality of the pictures…my iPhone did NOT want… Read More ›
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