Garth Brooks conquered country. Then he tried to cross over into pop-rock. Kind of. It’s still really confusing — even 22 years later.
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country music
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When MTV’s Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica went off the air in 2005, Jessica Simpson had the world in the palm of her hands. The …
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There are two types of “one man bands” in rock music. There are literal examples like Nine Inch Nails (until 2016), World Party or …
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Suddenly, Justin Timberlake can do no right.
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After 15 long years and a heck of lot of pain, heartbreak and inspiration, Shania Twain is back with “Now.”
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For a guy who refused to perform Creedence Clearwater Revival songs for many years, John Fogerty sure is making up for lost time.
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Originally published at: Columbia News Service. (Archived here) Also published in the Berkshire Eagle – April 29, 2010. Country music has taught us how …
Lots of bands can’t follow up a career-defining album. “The Long Run” not only fell short of “Hotel California,” but it ended The Eagles.
Glenn Frey’s sweet voice provided listeners with an escape from all of the turmoil in their lives. And yes, was he cool.