Creedence Clearwater Revival were quite the phenomenon from 1967 to 1972. During that short period-- only 5 years-- they racked…
Todd Rundgren never became a household name, but he has legions of fans around the world. I'm one of 'em.…
It's nearly impossible to pick the "best" Beatles song, but by nearly every measurement-- sales, chart success, cultural impact-- it's…
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Greg Renoff, author of “Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal” and “Ted Templeman:…
Before there was Ziggy Stardust, there was Arnold Corns... Thanks to a legendary performance on Top Of The Pops 50…
After after two years of COVID-19 shutdowns & false starts, live music is beginning to return. Let's celebrate the power…
In our previous episode, we looked at the history of instrumental songs that topped the pop charts. For my money,…
Years ago, instrumental songs were everywhere-- on the radio, the jukebox, and the Billboard Hot 100 chart. But over time, the…
The "Albums That Made Us" series continues as Brian Jacobs (Pods & Sods contributor, and one of the most thoughtful…
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