Ricky Byrd This week we have the pleasure of chatting with RICKY BYRD — guitarist, songwriter, current solo artist, former member of the classic line-up of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee. In this interview, Ricky talks about learning Beatles and Stones songs off the radio as a kid, seeing bands
2- or 3-Hit Wonders You always hear about one-hit wonders . . . well, what about 2- or 3-hit wonders? This week the Modern Musicology team (Anthony Williams, Stephanie Seymour and Rob Levy) talks about those acts that made it beyond one hit. But what makes a two- or three-hit wonder? Some
The halls of Earth Station One are decked with happy carolers singing songs of snow, silent nights, and Santa Claus to the backbeat of a little drummer boy. Mike, Mike, Michelle, Ricky, and Bambi present their favorite tunes that invoke the spirit of the holiday season. Plus, actress and musician
In April, the originator of Wagnerian rock met the god of sex and drums and rock and roll and angelic choirs of epic proportion rang out like bats out of hell. Mike, Mike, Michelle, Ricky, and Bambi salute the songwriting prodigy who made so many rock and roll dreams come
Well, it’s a wrap for voting for the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2021, and the announcement is just days away. I have to admit that there’s a tiny feeling of disappointment along with it. That’s actually a good thing — with a ballot this deep,
There are some tunes that get into your head even if you don’t want to admit it to yourself or others. Mike, Mike, Michelle, Ricky, and Bambi reveal some of the songs they sing when no one’s around. Plus, artist Melanie Dean takes the trip of a lifetime in the
Half a century ago, the world witnessed three days of peace, love, and intermittent entertainment scattered between intermittent showers. Mike, Mike, Michelle, Ricky, and Bambi avoid the brown acid and take a trip to the music event that gave those who were growing up in the crazy ’60’s hope for
