LONDON, ENGLAND – 1966: American singer and songwriter Scott McKenzie (1939-2012) poses for a portrait circa 1966 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Hochberg/Getty Images) There are a handful of songwriters and…
3 Rock Songs From the 1970s That Will Actually Make You Smarter
Pink Floyd playing on the stage surrounded with a smoke and illuminated with a red stage lights during the concert at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Maryland in June 1973, July, 1973. Image…
4 Songs From 1970 That Give Me Instant Goosebumps Every Time
Photo by Tom Copi/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images The 1970s were a decade of musical paradoxes: raw, rooted talent met fantastical, otherworldly imagination. Deep societal pain was shared via emotionally uplifting music. When…
53 Years Ago, an Outlaw Songwriter and Pop Singer Said “I Do” and Became a Country Music Power Couple
Kris Kristofferson and RIta Coolidge In August 1973, Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge said “I do” in Malibu, California. Both had established careers before they met. Coolidge was an in-demand backing vocalist…
3 Rock Songs From 1968 That Every 60s Kid Still Knows by Heart Today
Canadian-American rock band Steppenwolf pose outside EMI House in London, 20th October 1969. From left to right, they are (back) John Kay, Larry Byrom, Goldy McJohn, Jerry Edmonton, with Nick St. Nicholas…