Before Being Criticized, They Were Music Critics
A number of rock figures started their careers writing about other musicians. Once they hit it big, the tables turned.
When The Beatles & Stones Were Minor Hitmakers
Before they ruled the world, the Beatles and the Stones were just trying to catch a break — which included writing for other artists.
The Guilty Pleasure Song: What’s Yours?
We all have at least one: a song that’s not deemed “cool,” but that we enjoy nonetheless. ‘Fess up: what’s yours?
When Pete Brown Made Cream
Pete Brown was a Beat poet who found an unexpected niche writing offbeat song lyrics for Cream. Their biggest hits feature his words.
Rocky Dijon: The Spicy Percussion Master
How did a stowaway from Ghana wind up playing on some of the biggest hits of classic rock? Here’s the story of Rocky Dijon.