Classical Music

These 15 iconic albums very nearly crashed before takeoff

Behind every classic album lies a story of ambition, genius, and – often – sheer, miraculous luck.
Marin Independent Journal

Mill Valley artist’s creations part of rock history

You could say that Mill Valley artist George Mead’s paintings hold a larger-than-life place in the history of rock art.

Sabrina Carpenter’s and Chappell Roan’s sexy pop hits have roots in the bedroom ballads of Teddy Pendergrass and Philly soul

Growing up in Philadelphia in the 1990s, I listened to soul singer-turned-R&B sex symbol Teddy Pendergrass and other artists ...
Ultimate Classic Rock

Rainbow Albums Ranked

Rainbow, the band formed by Ritchie Blackmore, had a dynamic journey from heavy metal roots to a renaissance in the 80s, ...
American Songwriter

3 Songs From 1967 That Captured the Last Breath of Psychedelia

The final years of the '60s were a last gasp for psychedelia. Revisit three songs from 1967 that marked psychedelic rock's ...

Sabrina Carpenter’s and Chapelle Roan’s sexy pop hits have roots in the bedroom ballads of Teddy Pendergrass and Philly soul

Growing up in Philadelphia in the 1990s, I listened to soul singer-turned-R&B sex symbol Teddy Pendergrass and other artists who defined the Sound of Philadelphia. Now, as a professor of ethnic ...