From Supertramp to Seinfeld: Session guitar legend Carl Verheyen heads to Seattle’s Triple Door

Carl Verheyen has been the guitar behind some of the most recognizable music in movies, television, and rock ‘n’ roll for ...

The masterful singer Neil Young would work with in a heartbeat: “I’m ready”

Despite Neil Young playing by his own rules, he wasn't above working with the best musicians that he saw out in the wild.
American Songwriter

3 Iconic, Lyric-Heavy Songs From Different Genres That Prove That Songwriting Simplicity Is Best

But the most beloved and enduring songs are often sparse and simple. That’s the case for the three iconic songs below. These ...
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The Doors albums, ranked - the debut is astonishing, but it's not their best

Dark, seductive, and dangerous — The Doors’ albums ranked, from shadowy psychedelia to seductive, poetic rock masterpieces ...
American Songwriter

3 Rock Songs From the 1970s With Melodies That Still Echo Decades Later

The 1970s is synonymous with classic rock. These are three rock songs from the 1970s with melodies that still echo decades ...

One of the Greatest Opening Guitar Riffs of All-Time Belongs to a 1973 Hit — And You Know All the Words

The instantly recognizable intro has stood the test of time, helping the classic rock staple earn a place among music's ...

The story of Ray Manzarek, the unsung genius behind The Doors

"The beauty of the LA scene in late 1965-1966 was that every band was totally unique", Jac Holzman, the man who signed The ...

1973 Breakup Ballad, a Merger of Two Songs, Became a Country Classic

In 1973, American country singer Charlie Richrecorded the song"The Most Beautiful Girl," written by Billy Sherrill, Norro Wilson, and Rory Bourke. "The Most Beautiful Girl" was a ...

The Guess Who takes us back to 1970s with classic rock nostalgia (Syracuse review)

This victory lap of finger snappin’ Canadian rock was six decades in the making; I was more than happy to tag along on.