Part 2 of a two part series on the music of Chicago: blues, R&B, soul, rock and roll, and more!
Tag: 80s music

Review: The Sparks Brothers
Angie Moon reviews Edgar Wright's first documentary: The Sparks Brothers, about Ron & Russell Mael of Sparks.

Interview: Jim Basnight of The Moberlys
Angie Moon interviews Jim Basnight of The Moberlys and The Rockinghams. He talks about his life, music, influences, and his upcoming book on Sonny Boy Williamson II.

My 20 Favourite Classic Rock Live Albums: Part 1
Angie Moon talks about the history of live albums and some of her favourite live albums of all time. Part one of a two part series on live albums.
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4/20 Special Edition Post: Classic Rock Songs About Pot
A special 4/20 edition of The Diversity of Classic Rock - A comprehensive list of songs about marijuana!
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Listen to This, Not That: Queen
A deep dive into Queen's discography to find all the deep tracks and gems. Listen to more than just Bohemian Rhapsody and Another One Bites The Dust!

Every Black #1 of the 60s, 70s, and 80s
An analysis of American and British chart toppers of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. How many songs were performed by black musicians?

If 2020 Were a movie, this would be the soundtrack
If 2020 were a movie, what would be on the soundtrack? Angie Moon answers that question with her picks for songs that personify 2020.
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Gateway Songs: The Songs That Got Me Into Classic Rock
Angie Moon writes about songs that she listened to in her childhood that may have sparked her classic rock obsession.
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