The Clapton Chronicles: Eric Clapton Discusses Addiction
Eric Clapton is one of the most influential artists in the history of music. He is also one of the luckiest. Not because of his remarkable talent or incredible success. No, he is lucky just…
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A Superstar Speaks: Conway Twitty in his Own Words
Harold Lloyd Jenkins was destined for stardom. Born in 1933, the Arkansas teenager was a standout baseball prospect. As a high school senior, he hit .450 and was offered a contract by the Philadelphia Phillies….
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Rock Tails: Meat Loaf and the JFK Assassination
Meat Loaf is an acquired taste. Not the food, most everybody has an affinity for the delectable dish. The singer of the same auspicious moniker however has not always been so universally well received. There…
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Dolly Parton Talks “Jolene”
In 2024, Rolling Stone Magazine compiled a list called 200 Greatest Country Songs of All Time. Number three on the tabulation is “Crazy” from Patsy Cline. The second spot features Johnny Cash’s “I Walk the…
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Rick Rubin and the Art of Artistic Integrity
He is a nine-time Grammy winner who was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine. One day soon, he will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall…
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Rick Rubin Talks his Philosophy to Recording Music
Born in Long Beach, New York in March of 1963, Rick Rubin is perhaps the most influential music producer of the last half century. He has set the soundtrack of multiple generations and helped launch…
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Taylor Swift Talks Songwriting, pt. II
“Super talented.” These are the words Bruce Springsteen chose to describe Taylor Swift in 2022. High praise, but well deserved. Swift is unrivaled in today’s musical landscape. According to Spotify, she is their most-streamed artist…
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Taylor Swift Talks Songwriting
Cultural phenomenon. Global sensation. Generational icon. Each of these accurately describes Taylor Swift, but they hardly scratch the surface. Since her debut album in 2006, the Pennsylvania-bred musician has dominated the world of professional entertainment….
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Tom Dowd and the recording of “Layla”
Tom Dowd may be the most important technician in the history of popular music. As a recording engineer, Dowd revolutionized the industry. He developed and devised techniques that have become the trade standard including the…
