The Diversity of Classic Rock

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World Music For Classic Rock Fans Who Are Afraid of World Music

Angie Moon shares her guide to world music for classic rock fans. A curated list full of picks tailored for… Read more.
Every Jewish #1 Hit of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s

Ever wonder how much Jewish representation is in classic rock and oldies? This blog post lists every #1 US and… Read more.
2025: The Diversity of Classic Rock: A Year in Review

Angie Moon’s year in review for her blog The Diversity of Classic Rock. Read more.
Book Review: Dust: More Lives of The Poets (With Guitars) by Ray Robertson

Angie Moon reviews Canadian author Ray Robertson’s new book Dust: More Lives of the Poets (With Guitars) featuring stories about… Read more.
The Beatles Are Overrated: Using Facts, Evidence, and Logic to Debunk This Contrarian Take

Angie Moon makes her case for why saying The Beatles are overrated is factually incorrect. Using evidence and logic, she… Read more.
Interview: Pete Kosanovich releases new album

Angie Moon interviews singer-songwriter Pete Kosanovich. His next album Beauty Within You comes out on 21 December. Read more.
Book Review: The Sound That Haunts You: A Beginner’s Companion to Fleetwood Mac by Tim Durling

Angie Moon reviews Tim’s Vinyl Confessions Tim Durling’s latest book, The Sound That Haunts You: A Beginner’s Companion to Fleetwood… Read more.
My 20 Favourite Instrumentals of the 80s

Angie Moon shares her favourite rock, pop, and jazz instrumentals of the 80s including tracks by The Smiths, Rush, Kino,… Read more.
Book Review: An A-Z of Jethro Tull by Richard Taylor

Angie Moon reviews a new comprehensive book about Jethro Tull: An A-Z of Jethro Tull by Richard Taylor. Read more.
Feature & Interview: Brinsley Schwarz releases new solo album Shouting at the Moon

I’ve previously interviewed Graham Parker and reviewed a book about him and we’re continuing on this pub rock journey by… Read more.
I’m Breaking Up With Spotify… Here’s Why

What is the most ethical streaming service? In this blog post Angie Moon shares why Spotify is unethical for not… Read more.
Interview: Author Gillian G. Gaar

Angie Moon interviews prolific music journalist and author Gillian G. Gaar. Read more.
Book Review: Tom Petty: The Life & Music by Gillian G. Gaar

Angie Moon reviews a new coffee table retrospective book Tom Petty: The Life & Music by prolific classic rock journalist… Read more.
Book Review: A Trick of Memory by Martin Barre

Angie Moon reviews Martin Barre of Jethro Tull’s autobiography A Trick of Memory, out on November 6. Read more.
Interview: Conor Doyle of The Electric Eyes

Angie Moon interviews Conor Doyle of psychedelic baroque garage rock group The Electric Eyes. They have recently released their debut… Read more.
Review: The Kinks Sunny Afternoon Musical

Angie Moon reviews The Kinks Sunny Afternoon Musical. She also talks about going to the Ozzy Osbourne Working Class Hero… Read more.
Book Review: Graham Parker’s Howlin’ Wind by Jay Nachman

Angie Moon reviews a new book by Jay Nachman about 1970s musician Graham Parker, focusing on Graham Parker and The… Read more.
Interview: The Strawberry Alarm Clock

Angie Moon interviews George Bunnell, Gene Gunnels, Mark Weitz, Randy Seol, Steve Bartek, and Howie Anderson of 60s psychedelic rock… Read more.
The Most “Classic Rock” artists post-classic rock, of each generation

Angie Moon writes a post about musicians from different generations who are inspired by classic rock. Read more.
Book Review: Into The Groove: The 1980s: The Ultimate Decade in Music History by Justin Lewis

Angie Moon reviews a new 1980s music almanac: Into The Groove: The 1980s: The Ultimate Decade in Music History by… Read more.