American Songwriter

5 Stories You Might Not Know Behind the Songs on The Rolling Stones’ ‘Beggars Banquet’

The Rolling Stones released a stone-cold classic in 1968 with 'Beggars Banquet'. These are the stories behind that LP's classic tracks.

Oasis Honor Stone Roses Bassist ‘Mani’ With ‘Live Forever’ and ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Star’ in Brazil

Oasis dedicated 'Live Forever' and 'Rock 'n' Roll Star' to late bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, who was 'our friend, our hero,' Liam Gallagher said.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1974, The Rolling Stones Hit No. 1 With Mick Taylor’s Final Album—Signaling a Turning Point for the Band

It’s Only Rock ’N Roll became the fourth of eight consecutive Stones albums to hit No.1 in the U.S. It fell just short of the top spot in the Stones’ home country, peaking at No. 2 in the United ...
The American Spectator

The Incomprehensible Failure of My Attempts to Woo Sydney Sweeney

Let’s admit it took a lot of work to tear down the wall of woke darkness that haunted us for years, but now we live in times of genuine beauty and happiness. Besides, I can’t imagine any way of being ...