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Tom Petty’s “Fillmore” Album Proves the Heartbreakers Were Always the Best Live Band
Keyboardist Benmont Tench recalls Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' 20-night stand at the Fillmore in San Francisco in 1997. → Read More
How the New David Bowie Film “Moonage Daydream” Redefines the Rock Doc
Brett Morgen’s Moonage Daydream — his documentary about the creative life of David Bowie, out everywhere this weekend — is a remarkable achievement. It redefines the rock doc, and perhaps the documentary itself, taking viewers on a non-stop rollercoaster ride through Bowie’s art. In fact, while not at all a chronological telling of Bowie’s story, […] → Read More
Paul McCartney's Brother Mike Recalls the Beatles' Early Years
The photographer reflects on 1962, a watershed year for his brother's band. → Read More
“Oasis Knebworth 1996” Captures a Transcendent Moment in Music History
A new documentary captures the Britpop band at the height of its popularity. → Read More
Remembering “All Things Must Pass,” When “the Quiet One” Found His Voice
A new box set celebrates the 50th anniversary of George Harrison's iconic post-Beatles solo album with 47 bonus tracks. → Read More
Jakob Dylan on '90s Nostalgia and "Exit Wounds," the First Wallflowers Album in Nearly a Decade
The record, the follow-up to 2012's "Glad All Over," perfectly captures our collective post-pandemic mood. → Read More
Jeff Slate: Paul Simon sold his catalog to Sony for millions. He'll still end up a historical footnote to Dylan.
He was a prolific songwriter with a lucrative catalog any corporation would happily monetize. But there are only a few names our descendants will ever learn. → Read More
An Oral History of The Clash's "The Magnificent Seven"
An oral history of The Clash's "The Magnificent Seven" in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Sandinista. Featuing interviews with Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Kosmo Vinyl. → Read More
Robbie Robertson Recalls the Band’s 1969 Masterpiece at 50
An interview with Robbie Robertson about the Band's 1969 album from December 2019. → Read More
Robbie Robertson Recalls the Band’s 1969 Masterpiece at 50
An interview with Robbie Robertson about the Band's 1969 album from December 2019. → Read More
The Black Crowes Play First Reunion Show in NYC: Set List, Video
The Black Crowes played their first reunion show in November 2019. → Read More
Ray and Dave Davies Recall the Kinks' 'Arthur' at 50: Interview
An interview with Ray and Dave Davies about the Kinks' 'Arthur' from November 2019. → Read More
David Crosby Sets the Record Straight: Exclusive Interview
An interview with David Crosby from October 2019. → Read More
'Abbey Road' at 50: Peak Beatles
A look at the Beatles' 'Abbey Road' on its 50th anniversary, including an interview with Giles Martin. → Read More
George Harrison at 75: How the quietest Beatle became the most popular one of all
George Harrison birthday is Feb. 25. The Beatle known as the Quiet One is the most popular in the streaming era. → Read More
Passing Michael Jackson, the Eagles now have the best-selling album of all time. And they're still terrible.
The Eagles pass Michael Jackson's "Thriller" for the best-selling album of all time. They also brought on the decline of rock and roll. → Read More
Aretha Franklin's musical legacy is as much about rock and roll as it is about soul or pop
Aretha Franklin dead at 76: Queen of Soul's contributions to rock and roll are a too-often overlooked part of Franklin's legacy. → Read More
Jeff Slate
Jeff Slate is a New York City-based songwriter and journalist who has contributed music and culture articles to Esquire since 2013. He is the co-author of The Authorized Roy Orbison and contributed liner notes to the 50th anniversary reissue of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, as well as to albums by the Small Faces, Shawn Colvin and for the STAX Records 60th anniversary… → Read More
Kendrick Lamar's Pulitzer for "DAMN." proves the influence of hip-hop can no longer be ignored
The Pulitzer committee's message was clear: Rap and hip-hop are art forms of staggering and universal importance. → Read More
Jeff Slate
Jeff Slate is a New York City-based songwriter and journalist who has contributed music and culture articles to Esquire since 2013. He is the co-author of The Authorized Roy Orbison and contributed liner notes to the 50th anniversary reissue of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, as well as to albums by the Small Faces, Shawn Colvin and for the STAX Records 60th anniversary… → Read More