July 4, 2025
Learn to Play Dave Van Ronk’s Freewheeling Take on “The Entertainer” | AG Patreon Song of the Month … from Acoustic Guitar Adam Perlmutter
Much like Van Ronk himself wasn’t concerned with strict adherence to societal norms, the version doesn’t follow the original chords exactly. Read More
The Fab Four Member Who Was Responsible for Introducing the Beatles to Country Music … from the American Songwriter Melanie Davis
The last addition to the Beatles introduced the rest of the newly formed Fab Four to the wonders of country music. The post The Fab…
Dave Grohl Honors Taylor Hawkins on 30th Anniversary of Foo Fighters’ Debut Album … from the American Songwriter Paige Gawley
Foo Fighters’ eponymous debut album was released 30 years ago. In honor of the anniversary, Dave Grohl wrote a lengthy letter about the band. The…
Why Deep Purple’s First US Top 40 Hit Didn’t Sound Like the Heavy Metal Heroes They Became … from the American Songwriter Jim Beviglia
Deep Purple developed into one of the most reliable heavy metal bands of their era. That came before their first single made them pop stars….
3 One-Hit Wonders From 1969 That Bridge Two Decades … from the American Songwriter Jacob Uitti
The year 1969 is as history as any in American history. But what about the one-hit wonders from the time period, what did they tell…
Good Spirits and Great Music: Country Legend Battling Multiple Sclerosis Races Randy Travis in His Wheelchair … from the American Songwriter Paige Gawley
Randy Travis and Clay Walker saw the opportunity to have some fun and decided to make the most of it with a wheelchair race. The…
The Final 3 Songs Glenn Frey Wrote Solo for the Eagles … from the American Songwriter Tina Benitez-Eves
Bookending the first songs he wrote solo for the Eagles to his last, here’s a look at the final songs Frey penned on his own…
George Harrison on Why Bob Dylan Was the “Looniest,” Yet “Most Consistent Artist” He Ever Knew … from the American Songwriter Peter Burditt
Out of sincere love for Bob Dylan, George Harrison once called the masterful lyricist the “looniest” person he knew. The post George Harrison on Why…
“Best Song of the Night”: Liam Gallagher Trolls Green Day After Fan Is Booted From Show for Singing “Wonderwall” … from the American Songwriter Erinn Callahan
Oasis lead singer Liam Gallagher has responded to a Green Day concertgoer who played “Wonderwall” during the band’s Luxembourg show. The post “Best Song of…
“The Dimming of a Bright, Shining Light”: Robert Plant Mourns a “Tragic Loss” … from the American Songwriter Chris Piner
With soccer player Diogo Jota passing away following a car crash, Robert Plant posted a tribute to the rising star. The post “The Dimming of…
Parker McCollum Releases Acoustic Version of Fan-Favorite Song That Didn’t Make His LP … from the American Songwriter Paige Gawley
Parker McCollum is thankful for fan support of his latest LP, and he showed his gratitude by sharing an unreleased song. The post Parker McCollum…
Rep Frost Speaks Truth To Power And Power Doesn’t Like It … from Crooks & Liars Chris capper Liebenthal
During a House Rules Committee meeting, Rep. Maxwell Frost couldn’t take it anymore and called out the Republicans on their false pro-life claims to their…
Mike’s Blog Round Up … from Crooks & Liars Batocchio
Happy Independence Day! Just an Earth-Bound Misfit, I: The New York Times has been getting it wrong about fascism for over a century. Governing: For…