On the charts 44 years ago, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts kicked off a seven-week run at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll.” The post…
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This 2003 Rock Hit Was Made to Spoof Queen, and Now I Can’t Unhear It
Franz Ferdinand set out to make a spoof of Queen-style arena rock when they wrote their 2003 hit, “Take Me Out”. The post This 2003 Rock Hit Was Made to Spoof Queen,…
On the Charts 65 Years Ago, Marty Robbins Was at No. 1 With a Song That Accidentally Changed the Way Guitars Would Sound for Decades To Come
Sixty-six years ago today, Marty Robbins was at the top of the country charts with a crossover hit that changed the music world forever. The post On the Charts 65 Years Ago,…
How Paul McCartney Repaired His Friendship With John Lennon: “Thank God We Got It Back Together”
Former Beatle Paul McCartney reflected on repairing his bond with John Lennon in the wake of the band’s highly publicized breakup. The post How Paul McCartney Repaired His Friendship With John Lennon:…
Born on This Day in 1942, the Songwriter Who Spent Time in the Peace Corps Before Becoming Part of the Early Americana Scene Alongside Guy Clark and Rodney Crowell
Eighty-four years ago today, a songwriter and author who was part of the formation of Americana was born in Texas. The post Born on This Day in 1942, the Songwriter Who Spent…