I tuned in to find out Apple had donated $5 million. Then I tuned out. Not literally, but who’s watching this show anyway? I applaud the effort. Give Scooter Braun credit. But this is no 9/11 benefit, it’s not even Manchester United (I know, I know, it’s “One Love Manchester.”) What it is is a […]

I’m way too good at goodbyes They knew every word. And so did I. Music has become balkanized. There are rappers on Spotify and classic rockers at the shed and there’s no coherence. But maybe it’s coming. It started with Adele. Who sang singable songs about life and became the biggest act in the world. […]

This is a bad book. Stars write tomes that leave the dirt out. Outsiders write short briefs of sour grapes with the details included. Unlike the former, Chris Lendt can actually write, but he goes on interminably with details we don’t care about and doesn’t reveal those we do. This is an old book. Published […]

Re: Sgt. Pepper Dear Bob, Thomas told me you were thinking of coming down to the Sgt Pepper playback next week. I’m delighted. I read your post and love your passion. I hope you realise the remix project came from Apple Corps, not Universal. I was initially against the idea, let’s face it, no one […]