Although I don’t skateboard, I’ve always been interested in the history and culture of a “sport” that basically found popularity in the …
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Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll
How has there never been an exhibit that showcases instruments as art?! One would think there have been many as instruments, like voices, …
Motley Crue Brings “The Dirt” to Netflix
It’s been 18 years since The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band hit shelves, and ultimately became a New York …
Broadway Bound: 24 Years Later “Jagged Little Pill” Still Matters
It’s been over two decades since Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill hit record store shelves and I remember it well. I also remember …
Shoe Dog
Last year one of my students wrote a research paper about the power of logos – how and why there are certain ones that are recognized …
A Star Is Born
When I heard that Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga were starring in a movie about music I was sold. I didn’t care if it was a remake or not – I …
Joan Jett’s “Bad Reputation”
I love Joan Jett as much as Joan Jett loves rock and roll. I’ve been a fan for 20 years because everything about her is authentic – her …
Quincy
While I’ve always known that writer/musician/composer/arranger Quincy Jones is a big deal, I didn’t know his level of big dealness (yes, I …
Review: What Made Maddy Run
Some stories, no matter how tragic, need to be told. As a journalist, I understand the responsibility that goes with telling someone’s story …
