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Walking In His Shoes: Martin Gore at 60

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 Jim Sullivan 0 Comments 1981, 1988, 60th birthday, Andy Fletcher, Dave Gahan, Depeche Mode, Martin Gore, New Order, The Cure, Vince Clarke

The Depeche Mode guitar great defies age by always moving forward

Funk

George Clinton: America’s Funk Maestro at 80

July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 Jim Sullivan 0 Comments Atomic Dog, Funkadelic, George Clinton, Happy Birthday, Parliament, Parliament-Funkadelic

The P-Funk founder is standing on the verge of getting it on once again with the announcement of new concert dates as well

Folk Pop Remembrance

Harry Chapin: The Story of a Life

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 Jim Sullivan 1 Comment 1981, Cat's In The Cradle, Do Something: The Harry Chapin Story, Harry Chapin, Jimmy Carter, Long Island, RIP, Tom Chapin, When In Doubt, World Hunger Year

40 years after tragedy struck on the Long Island Expressway, Jim Sullivan reminds us why the beloved singer-songwriter was so much more than one hit song

New Wave Post-Punk

Ian Curtis and the Emotion of Joy Division

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 Jim Sullivan 0 Comments Bernard Sumner, Closer, Gillian Gilbert, Ian Curtis, Iggy Pop, Joy Division, Love Will Tear Us Apart, New Order, Stephen Morris, Unknown Pleasures

Reminiscing about the enigmatic frontman on what would have been his 65th birthday

Music Journalism

Famous Quotes Vol. XXI: July 2021

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021 Jim Sullivan 0 Comments Famous Quotes, Huey Lewis, Joan Jett, Lux Interior, Mike Scott, Poison Ivy, Robyn Hitchcock, The Cramps, The Waterboys, William Butler Yeats

Veteran rock critic Jim Sullivan looks back on a career of epic interviews in the latest installment of his inquisitive column

Alternative Rock Dream Pop Pop

Hope Sandoval Springs Eternal

June 24, 2021July 7, 2021 Jim Sullivan 5 Comments 55th Birthday, Bavarian Fruit Bread, Dave Roback, David Roback, Dream Pop, Fade Into You, Hope Sandoval, Hope Sandoval and the Warm Inventions, Mazzy Star, My Bloody Valentine, Opal

Celebrating the career of a key voice in the evolution of dream pop on her 55th birthday

Bruce Remembrance Rock Soul

Remembering Clarence Clemons: A Decade Without The Big Man

June 18, 2021July 9, 2021 Jim Sullivan 1 Comment Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Clarence Clemons, Little Steven, Red Bank Rockers, RIP, The Big Man

It’s been 10 years since he left the band, and both E Street and the world have not been the same since

Glam New Wave Power Pop

It’s Never Too Late To Experience Sparks

June 15, 2021June 25, 2021 Jim Sullivan 0 Comments Andy Bell, Beck, Duran Duran, Erasure, Flea, Gillian Gilbert, John Taylor, New Order, Nick Rhodes, Ron Mael, Russell Mael, Sparks, Stephen Morris, Steve Jones, The Sex Pistols, The Sparks Brothers, Todd Rundgren, Vince Clarke

A new documentary from director Edgar Wright brings the brilliance of the Brothers Mael to a new generation

Progressive Rock Rock

Tony Levin at 75

June 6, 2021June 6, 2021 Jim Sullivan 0 Comments 75th birthday, Bryan Ferry, David Bowie, Joan Armatrading, John Lennon, King Crimson, Lou Reed, Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel, The Roches, Tom Waits, Tony Levin

An exclusive birthday chat with the bass legend about his time with King Crimson, John Lennon, Peter Gabriel and more

Music Journalism

Famous Quotes Vol. XX: June 2021

June 4, 2021June 4, 2021 Jim Sullivan 0 Comments Angela Bowie, Ani DiFranco, Cheetah Chrome, David Bowie, Famous Quotes, Jim Sullivan, Lou Reed, Mick Jagger, The Dead Boys

Veteran rock critic Jim Sullivan looks back on a career of epic interviews in the latest installment of his inquisitive column

Pop Rock

If She Could Turn Back Time: Cher at 75

May 20, 2021May 22, 2021 Jim Sullivan 2 Comments 75th birthday, ABBA, Believe, Cher, Cherylin Sarkasian, Gregg Allman, Mick Jagger, Sonny and Cher, Sonny Bono

“Some guy said to me, `Don’t you think you’re too old to sing rock ‘n’ roll now?’ You better check with Mick Jagger!”

Art Pop Irish Pop

“The Garbo of Pop”: Enya at 60

May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 Jim Sullivan 0 Comments 60th birthday, Caribbean Blue, Celtic, Clannad, Dark Sky Island, Enya, Ireland, Irish, Nicky Ryan, Orinoco Flow (Sail Away), Phil Spector, Shepherd Moons, The Beach Boys, The Celts, Volkswagen, Watermark

Jim Sullivan recalls his history in conversation with the Celtic Pop Queen

Art Pop Electronics Experimental Hard Rock Progressive Rock

Robert Fripp At 75

May 15, 2021May 15, 2021 Jim Sullivan 0 Comments 75th birthday, Britney Spears, Daryl Hall, Frippertronics, Genesis, Judas Priest, King Crimson, Metallica, Peter Gabriel, Progressive Rock, Robert Fripp, Toyah, Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lockdown Lunch

From King Crimson to singing Prodigy in his kitchen, the legendary guitarist still keeps us surprised at every turn

Folk Indie Rock Pop

Jonathan Richman Surrenders To 70

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 Jim Sullivan 0 Comments 70th Birthday, Asa Brebner, Boston, David Robinson, Jerry Harrison, Roadrunner, The Modern Lovers. Jonathan Richman, The Velvet Underground

Celebrate this milestone birthday of the Boston bard by paying closer attention to his solo catalogue

Folk jazz Psychedelics Rock Soul

Dave Mason: Feelin’ Alright At 75

May 10, 2021May 13, 2021 Jim Sullivan 1 Comment 75th birthday, Bob Dylan, Dave Mason, Dear Mr. Fantasy, Jimi Hendrix, Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys, Michael Jackson, Traffic. Feelin' Alright

With tour dates on the horizon, the legendary Traffic guitarist is ready to get back on the road

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