We think of them as legends now, but the bands and artists involved in the New York punk scene of the 1970s didn’t get much recognition in their time. The Ramones, Television, and The New York Dolls had a local following but never made it into the big time like their latter contemporaries like Blondie… Continue reading 75: Rejected Songs, Collaborations, and a Fresh Take
Category: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
42: Sweden, Maps, and Comebacks
Max Martin is one of the biggest producers in the world right now. He is the third all-time hitmaker on the Billboard Hot 100 only behind pop royalty such as Paul McCartney and John Lennon. It hasn’t always been singing and dancing for the producer as in the mid-2000s he hit a lull in hitmaking… Continue reading 42: Sweden, Maps, and Comebacks
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