American Songwriter

4 Great Clash Songs Co-Written by Drummer Topper Headon, in Honor of His 70th Birthday

Here’s wishing a Happy Birthday to Topper Headon, the longtime drummer of The Clash, who turned 70 on May 30. Headon was simply one of the most dynamic beat-keepers to emerge from the British punk ...
American Songwriter

4 Great Moby Grape Songs Written by Founding Member Peter Lewis, in Honor of His 80th Birthday

Peter Lewis, a co-founding member of the San Francisco psychedelic Americana band Moby Grape, celebrated his 80th birthday on July 15. Lewis was one of the group’s three guitarists, while all five ...