The Incredible And Influential Jimmy Smith
People way too often overlook Jimmy Smith. His Hammond organ playing influenced just about everyone that followed him in jazz and in rock, and it...
Cool Christmas Songs: 20 Tracks For An Alternative Yule
So this is Christmas? As we’re knee-deep in Yuletide adverts, Slade’s “Merry Xmas Everybody” and Wizzard’s “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday” are on...
‘The Woman In Red’: Stevie Wonder Hits The Hollywood Heights
In the world of R&B in 1984, who could halt the seemingly unstoppable Prince? As the superstar continued an incredible five-month (purple) reign over the...
‘Flash Gordon’: How Queen Soundtracked The High Camp Classic
Less than six months after The Game emerged, Queen surprised everyone by releasing the original soundtrack music to director Mike Hodges gloriously over-the-top Flash Gordon,...
Southern Blood Brother: The Life And Times Of Gregg Allman
When Gregg Allman released his final studio album Southern Blood on September 8, 2017, it became the last musical will and testament of Gregory Lenoir Allman...
Best Nicki Minaj Songs: Essential Tracks From The Queen Of Hip-Hop
Nicki Minaj has undoubtedly cemented her legacy as one of hip-hop’s most important artists. She has been an endlessly creative force in hip-hop throughout the...