6 Movies That Really Rock
From roadies to rockstars (real or fictional), the world of rock n' roll has no shortage of stories for the big screen. Read More
View ArticleLaurel Canyon: A Lost Musical Wonderland
During the 60s and 70s, Laurel Canyon was a petri dish of creativity by some of the biggest names in rock. This documentary digs in. Read More
View ArticleJohn Denver: Dig Him Or Diss Him?
With his sincere grin and folky songs, John Denver became a huge 70s star. So why is he still given short shrift? Read More
View ArticleWhatever Happened to The Big Instrumental?
There was a time when instrumentals became big hits on the pop charts. So what happened? We look back at a few timeless tracks. Read More
View ArticleCovers That Are Better Than The Original?
Taking on a remake of a beloved song can be tricky. But these covers have qualities that elevate them in their own unique way. Read More
View ArticleSaluting the Rock n’ Roll Sax
There are times in a song when the saxophone gets a bit overlooked. Here are some rock classics that wouldn't be the same without it. Read More
View ArticleExtended Guitar Solos That Deserve More Love
The phrase "guitar solo" calls to mind Zeppelin, Skynyrd, and other favorites. But there are a few others that deserve more attention. Read More
View Article10 Accordion Songs That Rock
The accordion is not the first instrument you think of when it comes to rock music. And yet it shows up in a surprising number of hit songs. Read More
View ArticlePop Music’s Most Unlikely Hits
From a French nun's song to a 7 1/2 minute classic, these tracks defied chart logic by becoming huge hits. Read More
View ArticleMusical Moments That Made the Movie
There are some movie scenes where the music really punctuates what's going on on screen. Here are a few choice selections. Read More
View Article7 Films from the ’70s: Hits & Hidden Gems
The 1970s were a watershed decade for movies. Some were huge hits, others more under-the-radar. A few to check out. Read More
View ArticleSeven 80s Movies Worth Watching (or Again)
There were a lot of great 80s movies, but a few got overlooked or are worth another watch. Our picks. What are yours? Read More
View ArticleBring On the Bongo Beat
Turns out that the bongos have played a bigger role in rock than perhaps first thought. Here are a bunch of stellar appearances. Read More
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