Cross the Road with Beatles Art Director Kosh (Interview)

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Part I: LET IT BE TOLD Since designing his first album cover in 1969 — a little something you might have heard of called Abbey Road — London-born John Kosh is the rock ’n’ roll art director’s art director. In… read the story

 

Picture Yourself on a Tour with Beatles Photographer Henry Grossman (Interview)

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Henry Grossman took thousands of photographs of the Beatles during his time with the band and published them in a book, which he discussed at length with us. read the story

 

The Grass Roots of Creed Bratton

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The always-entertaining Creed Bratton talks about “The Office,” his days in The Grass Roots, and his new album. read the story

 

33 Revolutions Per Minute: A History of Protest Music

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Is “Protest Music” dead? Rock Cellar talks to author Dorian Lynskey about his popular new book “33 Revolutions Per Minute, A History of Protest Songs, From Billie Holiday to Green Day.” read the story

 

‘Backbeat’ Reveals Stu Sutcliffe of The Beatles

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The new musical “Backbeat” tells the story of The Beatles during their hardscrabble, heady Hamburg days – placing bassist Stuart Sutcliffe at the play’s epicenter. We interview Nick Blood, who portrays Sutcliffe. read the story

 

Teatro ZinZanni: A Show-Biz Flight of Whimsy!

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You may never experience anything as mind-boggling as Teatro ZinZanni. read the story

 

Billy Corgan Loves Indie Wrestling (Interview)

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Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins talks about his love of wrestling and being the creative director of the Chicago-based independent wrestling promotion Resistance Pro. read the story

 

Inside Janis Joplin’s “Room 105″ – Interview with Singer Sophie B. Hawkins

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Sophie B. Hawkins talks to us in a no-holds-barred interview about playing the legendary Janis Joplin in a new musical theatre piece – “Room 105.” read the story

 

Rush’s “Clockwork Angels” – The Steampunk Novel

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Author Kevin J. Anderson co-wrote a novel with drummer Neil Peart of Rush that is the perfect companion to the ban’d's new album “Clockwork Angels.” He tells Rock Cellar Magazine all about it. read the story

 

New KISS Biography (Interview With Author Dale Sherman)

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We speak with the author of KISS FAQ – a bio that delves deep into the the band’s history in a meticulous and unbiased way. No other KISS book needs to be written. read the story