American Songwriter

3 Songs From 1972 That Changed Guitar Playing Forever

These three rock songs, all released in 1972, featured such strong guitar moments that they shifted the genre's tides.

Rock and roll as we know it began with Rubber Soul

Rubber Soul, the last copy. My copy. After I paid the Walmart cashier a ten-spot, Rubber Soul crashed into me like a carom. Suddenly hackneyed pop was cool. Protest music was funny. Those ...

‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Review: Stephen Sondheim's Most Misunderstood Musical Gets the Spotlight It Deserves

Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez shine in a filmed Merrily We Roll Along that turns friendship, fame, and ...

Ronnie Wood Celebrated His 50th Anniversary in the Rolling Stones By Painting Them

To commemorate his 50th anniversary in the Rolling Stones, Ron Wood painted new portraits of the band he's dubbed the 'Paint it Black' series.

Matty Healy Says the 1975 Have Made Two New Albums

Matty Healy told a fan that the 1975 had made two new albums while in the studio, and at least one would be titled 'DOGS.' ...

Sondheim’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Was a Flop, Then a Hit. Now It’s a Film.

The Broadway revival, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez, was transformative. Here’s what to know ...

John Lennon’s Holiday Classic Became the Most Powerful Rock Christmas Song Ever

John Lennon, the mastermind behind Happy Xmas (War Is Over), created a Christmas classic with a powerful anti-war message.