Elvis’s 40 Year Reign (1960-1962) By Matthew Martin| May 4, 2017 Music Blogs Elvis's career in the early 60's featured a tug of war between artist and handlers. The desire for new sounds fought against the desire to pump out new soundtracks. Elvis’s 40 Year Reign (1960-1962) By Matthew Martin| May 4, 2017 Music Blogs Elvis's career in the early 60's featured a tug of war between artist and handlers. The desire for new sounds fought against the desire to pump out new soundtracks.
Elvis’s 40 Year Reign (1958-1959) By Matthew Martin| April 4, 2017 Music Blogs Part three in our monthly series examines Elvis' halted career while with the US Army in Germany. Movies, music, tragedy and romance fill these two "forgotten" years... Elvis’s 40 Year Reign (1958-1959) By Matthew Martin| April 4, 2017 Music Blogs Part three in our monthly series examines Elvis' halted career while with the US Army in Germany. Movies, music, tragedy and romance fill these two "forgotten" years...
Elvis’s 40 Year Reign (1956-1957) By Matthew Martin| February 14, 2017 Music Blogs Part two in our twelve-part retrospective of Elvis's life and career takes us to the peak of Presley, from Heartbreak Hotel to Jailhouse Rock and everything in between. Elvis’s 40 Year Reign (1956-1957) By Matthew Martin| February 14, 2017 Music Blogs Part two in our twelve-part retrospective of Elvis's life and career takes us to the peak of Presley, from Heartbreak Hotel to Jailhouse Rock and everything in between.
Elvis’s 40 Year Reign (1954-1955) By Matthew Martin| January 27, 2017 Music Blogs 2017 marks the 40th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley. Let's look back on his rags to riches life, and examine some of the songs that made him The King. Elvis’s 40 Year Reign (1954-1955) By Matthew Martin| January 27, 2017 Music Blogs 2017 marks the 40th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley. Let's look back on his rags to riches life, and examine some of the songs that made him The King.
Elvis’s final New Year’s featured his last great show By Matthew Martin| December 31, 2016 Music Blogs Elvis's final years were marked with drugs, depression and and poor concert performances. But on his final New Year's, Elvis put on his last great show... Elvis’s final New Year’s featured his last great show By Matthew Martin| December 31, 2016 Music Blogs Elvis's final years were marked with drugs, depression and and poor concert performances. But on his final New Year's, Elvis put on his last great show...
John Lennon’s final recordings are so full of joy it breaks your heart… By Matthew Martin| October 17, 2016 Music Blogs After years away from recording, John Lennon made a comeback just as his life was finally happy and content. His new songs reflected that...before tragedy struck. John Lennon’s final recordings are so full of joy it breaks your heart… By Matthew Martin| October 17, 2016 Music Blogs After years away from recording, John Lennon made a comeback just as his life was finally happy and content. His new songs reflected that...before tragedy struck.
“Thieves” is a broken-hearted song about people who steal our hearts By Matthew Martin| September 27, 2016 Music Blogs Dismissed by critics as fluff from a fluff indie band, Thieves is actually a brilliantly deep and terribly poignant. Let's break down what's so great about it... “Thieves” is a broken-hearted song about people who steal our hearts By Matthew Martin| September 27, 2016 Music Blogs Dismissed by critics as fluff from a fluff indie band, Thieves is actually a brilliantly deep and terribly poignant. Let's break down what's so great about it...
August 29, 1966: Candlestick Park, 50 years later… By Matthew Martin| August 28, 2016 Music Blogs 50 years ago the Beatles said goodbye to live performances. What led to such a shift in their public image and what is the legacy of Candlestick Park. Let's talk it out... August 29, 1966: Candlestick Park, 50 years later… By Matthew Martin| August 28, 2016 Music Blogs 50 years ago the Beatles said goodbye to live performances. What led to such a shift in their public image and what is the legacy of Candlestick Park. Let's talk it out...
PET SOUNDS by the Beach Boys is a symphony of harmony and joy By Matthew Martin| August 2, 2016 Music Blogs Fifty years ago, the Beach Boys released their last great album. Let's talk a little about the history of Pet Sounds and its remarkable author, Brian Wilson... PET SOUNDS by the Beach Boys is a symphony of harmony and joy By Matthew Martin| August 2, 2016 Music Blogs Fifty years ago, the Beach Boys released their last great album. Let's talk a little about the history of Pet Sounds and its remarkable author, Brian Wilson...
Revolver turns fifty: It’s the Beatles’ best album and I’ll fight you over that fact. By Matthew Martin| June 7, 2016 Music Blogs 50 years ago the greatest band there ever was released the greatest rock album there has ever been. Enter as we celebrate Revolver. Revolver turns fifty: It’s the Beatles’ best album and I’ll fight you over that fact. By Matthew Martin| June 7, 2016 Music Blogs 50 years ago the greatest band there ever was released the greatest rock album there has ever been. Enter as we celebrate Revolver.
One on One with Paul McCartney By Matthew Martin| May 8, 2016 Music Blogs For three straight hours I listened to Paul McCartney live: Enter as we discuss his legendary career, and the the thrill of seeing him in person. One on One with Paul McCartney By Matthew Martin| May 8, 2016 Music Blogs For three straight hours I listened to Paul McCartney live: Enter as we discuss his legendary career, and the the thrill of seeing him in person.
Elvis: Long live the King By Matthew Martin| September 17, 2015 Music Blogs Elvis in the 1970's is often dismissed as a punchline. Four filmed-specials, however, reveal the tragedy behind the turbulent final years of the King of Rock and Roll. Elvis: Long live the King By Matthew Martin| September 17, 2015 Music Blogs Elvis in the 1970's is often dismissed as a punchline. Four filmed-specials, however, reveal the tragedy behind the turbulent final years of the King of Rock and Roll.
Johnny Cash: The American Storyteller By Matthew Martin| September 2, 2015 Music Blogs He battled addiction, arrest, divorce, and the loss of his dearest companion. He had a lot of "life" poured into his music. Let's celebrate Johnny Cash and his final recordings. Johnny Cash: The American Storyteller By Matthew Martin| September 2, 2015 Music Blogs He battled addiction, arrest, divorce, and the loss of his dearest companion. He had a lot of "life" poured into his music. Let's celebrate Johnny Cash and his final recordings.
