Marcus SingletaryFun, Power, and Weirdness: The Music of Iggy Pop and the StoogesThe city of Detroit was once heralded for its muscle cars and music scene. At the same time, it was also synonymous with the type of social…Jul 1Jul 1
Marcus SingletaryKickin’ Out the Jams with MC5In 2024, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame added MC5 to its list of Musical Excellence Award recipients — alongside fellow Detroit legend…May 16May 16
Marcus SingletaryHow Koko Taylor Influenced Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt, and the Rest of the WorldBorn Cora Ann Walton in 1928, Koko Taylor was eventually crowned “Queen of the Blues” for an aggressive and bold singing style influential…Feb 18Feb 18
Marcus SingletaryA Bona Fide Legend: Blues Singer Shemekia CopelandWhen I interviewed Shemekia Copeland in 1998, no one could have predicted what was to come. The meetup came hot on the heels of her debut…Feb 10Feb 10
Marcus SingletaryThoughts on Melody, Counterpoint, and Idea Development in Blues, Jazz, and Classic Rock MusicFollow Marcus Singletary on X — x.com/SingletaryMusic. Visit marcussingletary.com for more info.Jan 23Jan 23
Marcus SingletaryMusic, Freedom, and American Flags: A Conversation with Marcus SingletaryWith riveting guitar solos and a star-spangled setlist, Marcus Singletary’s Here in the USA, You Found Your Way investigates the viability…Jan 21Jan 21
Marcus SingletaryExalted Associates and the Muddy Waters of Malevolence: Bob Dylan (2001–2023)Bob Dylan began the 21st Century as a hard blues vocalist with a gradually deepening range similar to a whiskey-soaked hobo’s roar. The…Jan 20Jan 20
Marcus SingletaryTime Out of Mind: Bob Dylan (1983–1997)Conservatism epitomized 1980s America, and with safe trend-hopping and recurrent references to Christ, Bob Dylan’s music fit in well…Oct 27, 2023Oct 27, 2023
Marcus SingletaryHalfway Between Heaven and Vegas: Bob Dylan (1973–1981)Nashville Skyline, Self Portrait, and New Morning displayed Bob Dylan’s willingness to redirect his creative focus. The albums moved him…Oct 7, 2023Oct 7, 2023
Marcus SingletaryDon’t Think Twice: Bob Dylan (1962–1970)Bob Dylan was the most influential artist of the 1960s. While the Beatles redefined what was possible within the context of a band whose…Sep 30, 2023Sep 30, 2023
