For the most part, rock and roll is a genre of music that relies on the ego of its players. It takes a lot to swagger into shot and welcome the spotlight, and the desire to be remembered as a key aspect of most performers. As the Grateful Dead ‘s iconic s... See more
Aretha Franklin’s 14 best covers of all time “Being a singer is a natural gift. It means I’m using to the highest degree possible the gift that God gave me to use. I’m happy with that.” — Aretha Franklin There are few artists as able to hold a room as Are... See more
The two musicians that convinced Dave Grohl to be a drummer: “The first album that I really noticed” Not only is Dave Grohl a bombastic frontman capable of serenading an audience through charm, wit and guile in his role as lead singer for Foo Fighters, bu... See more
Bob Dylan’s 16 greatest love songs, according to Patti Smith Bob Dylan was one of Patti Smith’s first heroes. She pored over his words. She peered behind their opulence, looking for the meaning of life as much as she was looking for the meaning of the son... See more
David Squires delves into… the best TV moments of the year As the Gregorian calendar looks to whittle away, there is something comforting about sitting in front of the illuminating box in the corner of our lives, brightening the darkness outside and bring... See more
