Mose Allison: A Muse…And Amusing
Mose Allison’s take on the jazz-blues he grew up on in the South proved irresistible to many rock bands of the 60s.
Jann Wenner Rolls Over Some Deserving “Masters”
Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner stirred well-deserved controversy by ignoring black and female artists in his new book, “The Masters.”
The First Take Is The Deepest: Demos Turned Hits
Sometimes, those rough “demo” tapes of a song hold just the right ingredients to be a hit — and nothing further needs to be done.
Ruthann Friedman: The Bronx Folkie
Ruthann Friedman was the furthest thing from “California,” but she captured a certain 60s vibe, writing one of the era’s most enduring hits.
