Having to put up with your bandmates is tough, especially in the early days. Everyone has their own ideas, creatively etc. and trying to merge them together can cause issues between members. Plus, there’s whether they can get along together, get to a show on time and, hopefully, pull their weight. You would think the… Continue reading 58: Partnerships, Betrayal, and Troubled Waters
Category: Simon and Garfunkel
30: Rekindling, New York, and Saturday Night
If you have watched any American comedy show or film over the last 45 years, then it is highly likely that the stars of those have appeared on the iconic American TV show Saturday Night Live. The sketch show with musical performances has been a stalwart for American families for generations. The likes of Mike… Continue reading 30: Rekindling, New York, and Saturday Night
22: Boybands, Blimps, and The Long Con
It’s a well-known cliché in music that managers of bands often screw them over. It’s been happening to all performers for hundreds of years. Right back to the 1800s. A rare site is when the manager gets their comeuppance. This is one of those instances where the manager does. This week the Beat Marches On… Continue reading 22: Boybands, Blimps, and The Long Con