The case for dismissing American military power is not a foolish one. It is in fact almost airtight. The United States Army ranks 18th in the world behind Romania. Fewer than 200,000 troops, no modern battle tank, no peaceime conscription. Congress has cut military spending to the bone for a decade, and the cuts have…
Back in Germany no one was told about the cracks. Every day the radio said the same thing. London was in ruins. British docks were on fire. The English were starving. The king had run away to Canada. Every German soldier grew up hearing these stories. Every German general believed them. Why would they not?…
The Three Guitar Players Jeff Beck Called “The Three Kings” To call Jeff Beck a guitarist is an understatement. For more than half a century, he was an inventor, a sonic explorer who treated his guitar not just as an instrument, but as a conduit for sounds no one had ever imagined. He made it…
Yale Professor: “You’re Wasting Everyone’s Time!” — Had No Clue He Was Talking to CLAPTON It was a crisp autumn afternoon in October 1976 and Dr. Marcus Henderson was preparing for his weekly advanced jazz harmony seminar at Yale University’s prestigious school of music. As one of the most respected music theory professors in the…
The Moody Blues Justin Hayward: Crafting Rock’s Most Haunting Melodies Hey everybody, I’m Rick Bato. In today’s episode, I’m joined by a true legend, the voice and songwriter behind the Moody Blues, Justin Hayward. From Nights and White Satin to Tuesday afternoon in question, his music has defined the sound of an era. Here’s my…
George Harrison Shockingly Cut Him Off Forever — The Untold Story Behind the Fallout Thanks for uh doing the interview here with us. Okay. Um I well, this is your first time on the road in 17 years. What’s it like being back out? Quite nice. It’s just long enough to get the feel. George…
Tomorrow Never Knows: How The Beatles Invented the Future with Studio Magic and LSD Tomorrow Never Knows is arguably the most pivotal song of The Beatles career. It’s a mind-bending three-minute collage of sonic experiments that helped kick open the doors to a bold new era for popular music. It’s also packed with production quirks,…
The Amazing Recording History of Here Comes the Sun Here Comes the Sun has become one of the most popular and treasured Beatle songs. A gateway into their music for many new fans. This three minute gem of unforgettable songwriting is also packed with intriguing anomalies, production quirks and even a mystery. I’m going to…
Jimi Hendrix Witnessed This Store Employee’s Biggest Mistake It was a sweltering August afternoon in 1970 and West 48th Street in Manhattan’s music district was buzzing with musicians, artists, and music enthusiasts drawn to what many considered the guitar capital of America. The narrow street housed some of the most prestigious music stores in the…
Duane Allman Walked Into Dylan’s Recording Session Uninvited — Clapton Stopped Then Did THIS August 1970, Criteria Studios, Miami. Eric Clapton was drowning, not literally, but spiritually, consumed by heroin addiction and unrequited love for Patty Boyd, George Harrison’s wife. He’d gathered some of rock’s best musicians to record what would become Llaya and other…
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