Synth-pop from the 1980s makes for the perfect tool when you want (or need) a heavy dose of nostalgia. The post 3 Synth-Pop Classics From the 1980s When You Want to Dial…
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How Bob Dylan Borrowed From Hank Williams To Create His First Big Hit
Bob Dylan had his first No. 1 hit with “Like A Rolling Stone”, a song he wrote inspired by a Hank Williams song. The post How Bob Dylan Borrowed From Hank Williams…
Brian Cullman: In the Room with Miles Davis, Nick Drake
Brian Cullman’s new book, ‘How To Prepare For The Past: Travels In Music And Time’, puts the reader in the rooms with the greats of jazz, rock, and beyond. The post Brian…
88 Years Ago, the “First Lady of the Banjo” Was Born—a Member of One of Country Music’s First Families
Ninety years ago today, a comedian, actress, and banjo player who was a member of one of country music’s first families was born. The post 88 Years Ago, the “First Lady of…
David Crosby Considered This Pink “Protest Song” From 2006 To Be One of His Favorites
“This song by Pink is a rare thing,” said David Crosby of her 2006 single, “a mainstream pop song that’s also a protest song.” The post David Crosby Considered This Pink “Protest…