Although I was only two years old when some of the biggest music stars on the planet gathered in one room to help alleviate the horrific …
Bruce Springsteen
Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story
I’ve always liked Bon Jovi – my cousins were huge fans so we always listened to the band as kids. Songs like “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “It’s My …
2023: Year In Review
I started writing year-end reviews in 2020 and each year it blows my mind how quickly the next one comes around. As I’ve said before, no one …
The Number Ones
Songs provide the soundtrack of our lives so of course reading the backstories of a selection of number one Billboard hits was something I …
“The Giving Tree” Is A Hard Read
Everyone knows Shel Silverstein. His books The Giving Tree, Where The Sidewalk Ends, and The Missing Piece – just to name three – are …
The First Collection Of Criticism By A Living Female Rock Critic
While author Jessica Hopper is definitely a sharp writer, she is more than a rock critic. Her subjects encompass a variety of genres …
HBO’s “The Defiant Ones” Digs Deep Into Music History
John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty, post-NWA Dr. Dre, No Doubt, Lady Gaga, Timbaland, Nelly Furtado, Black Eyed Peas. …
Fall Music Trifecta
Green Day – Revolution Radio Released on October 7, 2016, Green Day’s new album showcases why this band has continued to stay relevant …
Album Tours: Trend or Cop Out?
Earlier this month Bruce Springsteen announced that he was embarking on a six-week tour called “The River 2016” and his plan was to play his …
