Cataloging Punk Permutations
Iain Ellis’ engaging Punk Beyond the Music’ goes beyond the usual permutations of punk into the fascinating cultural arenas of comedy, education, and sports.
Ben Urish
Ben Urish is a culturologist specializing in popular culture studies. He
has taught and written on popular music including the book The
Words and Music of John Lennon with Ken Bielen. He currently
teaches at the University of Kansas.
Fanny’s Continuing Career Coda Features Live 1970s Performances
All-female 1970s rock band Fanny share their early performances on a stunning new CD set. They have power and swagger here and mesh perfectly on every number.
A Questionable Quartet: Tom Lucas, Research Randy, H.P. Lovecraft, and Edward Stratemeyer
Tom Lucas’ parody Research Randy and the Mystery of Grandma’s Half-Eaten Pie of Despair fuses elements of H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos into an Edward Stratemeyer world.
Chicago’s ‘Born For This Moment’ Leaves a Lasting Impression
If Chicago’s Born For This Moment is the last album of new material from the group, they exit with a welcome collection that imparts their worthy reputation.
June Millington’s ‘Snapshots’ Captures the Former Fanny Artist Perfectly
Fanny is finally getting its due. Perhaps ‘Snapshots’ will help do the same for June Millington’s extensive and laudable work beyond her time with that band.