As we remember John Lennon we are once again reminded how his contribution to this planet has transcended generations and genres. His presence is still felt widely across the universe and while we are forever saddened by his loss, his music continues to uplift. Of the many Lennon tribute records, our recent favorite is...
I first became aware of guitarist Pat Metheny in 1985 through the song This is Not America from the movie Falcon and the Snowman. I loved hearing the song on my then local station San Francisco’s KFOG but I remember not knowing what his deal was when the DJ announced him along with David...
When we originally ran this piece on The Huffington Post it was titled The Art of the Badass. Partially because it was a good way to get it onto the Arts page (that was before their AOL hookup and subsequent big company music page) but mostly because the shoe really fit. What else could...