The band landed on adding “182” when their label gave them an ultimatum, and after they received a cease and desist for using the name “Blink.” The post Why Blink Was Forced To Change…
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3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1980s That Quietly Shaped a Generation
Sometimes life impacts art, sometimes art impacts life. These are three one-hit wonders from the 1980s that quietly shaped a generation. The post 3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1980s That Quietly Shaped…
This Story From Bruce Springsteen’s Childhood Is Infuriating, and It’s Easy To See How It Affected His Music
Bruce Springsteen had some harrowing stories from his childhood in the Catholic church, and it’s easy to see how it affected his music. The post This Story From Bruce Springsteen’s Childhood Is…
American Songwriter May/June 2026 Cover Story: Billy Corgan Reflects on Songwriting, Success, and the Journey Ahead for The Smashing Pumpkins.
“Songwriting is the most mystifying thing in the world, really, because no one can tell you why it works,” says Billy Corgan. Despite claiming not to know why songwriting works, though, Corgan…
4 Songs From the 50s and 60s That Topped the Charts in 1987 via Cover Versions
Songs from the 50s and 60s made a ton of impact in 1987. These four cover songs of antiquated hits hit the top of the charts in 1987. The post 4 Songs…