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Contributing Author blu cheez delivers a no-holds-barred assessment of which recording artists truly mastered the art of acting, and those still finding their dramatic footing. This comprehensive analysis separates the legitimate thespians from the one-hit wonders, examining everyone from David Bowie’s transformative performances to the jury-still-out verdict on Lady Gaga’s range.
Across decades of modern culture, here’s a look at a few artists who have chosen to step away at the height of their influence: Moments in history when departure -not endurance -became the defining stroke of a lasting legacy.
What if your favorite movie characters started a band? Contributing Author rollerboogie is our director for a witty, nostalgia-laced lineup—from Eugene Martone’s shredding to Kermit’s banjo. You’ll be casting your own dream band before the final “Roller Boogie” flute solo fades out
Contributing Author and sometime RayBan spokesmodel DJ Professor Dan shares what was happening musically around this time. 60 years ago in 1964
From our resident musical theorist and Contributing Author Bill “Virgindog” Bois, it’s Part 5 of his series about the innovations that made music better, and the people who created them
Inspired by Chuck Small’s K-Tel Compilation Series, and the recent response article from Bill “Virgindog ” Bois, here’s a look at a collection from 1971
“ No matter their place in society or how terrible their personal situation could be, these men and women radiated hope and dignity through their creative collective alchemy.
Another Beatle book? This one was a little different for Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds, who shares his thoughts on a certain gentile-giant roadie’s place in Fab Four history
Get your “track” shoes ready! It’s Contributing Author Chuck Small, who’s in the starting block with his brand new series of musical hand-offs. The race starts in 3… 2… 1
Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan! invites us to come-on-a his ole house to hear what was happening musically around this time… 70 years ago in 1954
Gaining inspiration from a couple of recent vinyl-centric TNOCS articles, it’s Contributing Author Bill “Virgindog” Bois, with a throwback musical memory of a personally seminal record from 1971
With a tale of a thrift shop journey into the world of black leggings and polyvinyl chloride, it’s Contributing Author rollerboogie, serving up the platters that matter
Welcome back to Chuck’s Record Collection, where this time, Contributing Author Chuck Small dusts off two of his favorite K-Tel compilations from the 80s