Author: Thomas Newman

Woodrow Guthrie was one of the most significant figures in American folk music, and his songs continue to be enjoyed by audiences today. He was known for his protest music and his country and talking…

Gary Stewart was an American musician and songwriter best known for his outlaw country and country-rock music. He was born in Jenkins, Kentucky, on May 28, 1944, and died in Fort Pierce, Florida, on December…

Since the 1950s, the harmonica has been featured in rock songs of various genres. The instrument is particularly associated with blues-rock and rockabilly. It has also been used in more recent hits like “The Weight”…

Wolves are one of the most misunderstood animals in the world. They are often associated with danger, death, and destruction. However, there is another side to these magnificent creatures. Wolves are also intelligent, social animals…

It was never easy to make it in music back in the day because there was no shortcut to success. A music group had to take a long way to make it to the top…

Ghostbusters is a 1984 American supernatural comedy film directed and produced by Ivan Reitman and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. The film stars Bill Murray, Aykroyd, Ramis, Rick Moranis, Sigourney Weaver, Annie Potts,…

Jackson Five is an American pop band that was founded in 1964. The band was initially made up of brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon, with younger brother Michael joining soon after. The group rose…

Last Action Hero may have flopped hard on its original release in 1993, but since then, it’s redeemed itself as a cult classic. The soundtrack, meanwhile, was a major success right out of the gate,…

Considering High Fidelity revolves as much around the music obsessions of record store owner and full-time music snob Rob Gordon as his romantic relationships, you’d expect its soundtrack to be something special, and you’d be…