Thanks to a hilarious internet quiz, we’ve discovered works from 8 spectacular Italian composers that we definitely thought were types of pasta.
Tag: history
A Brief History of Songwriting Stars You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
We profile the great songwriting minds behind some of the greatest pop hits of the modern era. You might not know their names, but you know their work!
5 Music Copyright Cases Every Songwriter Should Know About
Take a tour of 5 important copyright infringement cases in music history to learn about the decisions that helped shape how we look at songwriting today.
Homeward Bound: A Look Back at Paul Simon’s Songwriting Journey
As Paul Simon said farewell to performing music in September in his childhood home of Queens, NY, we revisit the ups and downs of the songwriter’s career.
Who’s Never Heard of Hal Willner?
Exploring the wacky career and curatorial escapades of one of New York’s most important musical directors, despite Willner never becoming a household name.
Fanny Mendelssohn and Clara Schumann: The Inspiring Composers Music History Missed
Editor’s Note: The conspicuous absence of women from the historical canon of great classical composers…
Remembering Jerry Garcia’s Musical Impact on the Anniversary of His Passing
Jerry Garcia was the lead guitarist of the Grateful Dead, a rock band formed in 1965…
On July 25, 1965, Dylan Went Electric at Newport – Here’s Why It Mattered
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The Fall of Milli Vanilli and 5 More Lip Sync Disasters
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On July 9, 1955, Rock ‘n’ Roll Went #1 for the First Time Ever
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