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In the music spotlight: Neil Innes | Chicago Sun-Times

    In the music spotlight: Neil Innes | Chicago Sun-Times

British musician, writer and comedian Neil Innes has enjoyed a wide-ranging career as part of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, close collaborator with Monty Python, TV personality, solo artist, and

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A look back at Glen Campbell’s final show in Mississippi

    A look back at Glen Campbell’s final show in Mississippi

Glen Campbell had lightning-fast fingers and a voice that seemed capable of hitting any note . He showed off both talents on Feb. 26, 2012 to a packed audience at

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The 10 Rarest Gretsch Guitars on Reverb Right Now | Reverb

    The 10 Rarest Gretsch Guitars on Reverb Right Now | Reverb

Since the 1930s, “That Great Gretsch Sound” has come in a variety of guitar shapes, sizes, colors, and model names. While most of us are familiar with Gretsch’s “A–List” of

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David Adickes’ famous Beatles statues are for sale and have found a new home until they’re bought – Houston Chronicle

    David Adickes’ famous Beatles statues are for sale and have found a new home until they’re bought – Houston Chronicle

Four concrete lads from Liverpool are currently standing in the backyard of one of Houston’s most popular breweries.This week 8th Wonder Brewery took custody, albeit temporarily, of renowned artist David

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John Lennon open letter to ex-wife Cynthia after marriage breakdown unearthed | Music | Entertainment | Express.co.uk

    John Lennon open letter to ex-wife Cynthia after marriage breakdown unearthed | Music | Entertainment | Express.co.uk

In the original letter, which is titled ‘an open letter to Cynthia Twist’ and is dated November 15, 1976, the

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Donnie Johnston: A half-century ago, Summer of Love was full of war, peace | Features | fredericksburg.com

    Donnie Johnston: A half-century ago, Summer of Love was full of war, peace | Features | fredericksburg.com

Passing practically unnoticed is the fact that this is the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love.Part of the reason

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Lost Chords, Major Chords, Minor Chords, Dissonant Counter-melodies: ‘Dreaming the Beatles’ | PopMatters

    Lost Chords, Major Chords, Minor Chords, Dissonant Counter-melodies: ‘Dreaming the Beatles’ | PopMatters

How we respond to the Beatles as entities in musical pop culture more likely than not depends on when we

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Sir Paul McCartney still an ageless wonder | Local Columnists | daily-journal.com

    Sir Paul McCartney still an ageless wonder | Local Columnists | daily-journal.com

“When I get older losing my hair Many years from now Will you still be sending me a valentine Birthday

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Peter Asher Q&A: Producing Linda Ronstadt & More | Best Classic Bands

    Peter Asher Q&A: Producing Linda Ronstadt & More | Best Classic Bands

In the first part of our interview with the legendary Peter Asher—most of which has never before been published—the British-born

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Billy Joel Pulls Out All The Stops In Heartfelt Documentary ‘The Last Play at Shea’ | Decider | Where To Stream Movies & Shows on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant, HBO Go

    Billy Joel Pulls Out All The Stops In Heartfelt Documentary ‘The Last Play at Shea’ | Decider | Where To Stream Movies & Shows on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant, HBO Go

With his maudlin piano ballads about ethnically ambiguous lovable losers moving up and movin’ out, Billy Joel is as quintessential a New York music icon as Lou Reed, the Ramones

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