PinnedRichard EvansI Know What I Like, Part One: Defining Progressive RockClass is in session. We’ll start with some definitions. First, a caveat, something we’ve said before: labels, classifications, and genres…Jul 16Jul 16
PinnedRichard EvansCountry SoulMarketers have racially segregated Country and Soul. In reality, they are tightly intertwined traditions that borrow heavily from each otherMar 8Mar 8
PinnedRichard EvansThe Wonder YearsThis post is derived from the script I wrote for the Rock N Roll Archaeology Podcast, Episode 24: The Wonder Years. It’s a follow up to…Mar 11Mar 11
PinnedRichard EvansSlouching Towards BethlehemFlying down Sunset Boulevard in his Ferrari, Dennis Wilson was headed home after a long night in the studio. He wasn’t really needed there…Mar 13Mar 13
Richard EvansThe Wizard of FloydWe’d like to meet the two stoners who started this one. So we can smack ’em upside the head.Dec 17, 2023Dec 17, 2023
Richard EvansCelluloid HeroesLet’s try something different. This is the actual production script, lightly edited, for the RNRA Short “Celluloid Heroes.”Aug 21, 2023Aug 21, 2023
Richard EvansCollisions and InnervisionsStevie Wonder auto accident North Carolina, August 6, 1973. His multiplatinum album Innervisions had just dropped on Motown.Jun 12, 2023Jun 12, 2023
Richard EvansThe Zep Origin StoryExcerpted from the Rock N Roll Archaeology Podcast, Chapter 21.May 12, 2023May 12, 2023
Richard EvansRadio, Radio: The Pirates of HaurakiA sneak preview of the newest chapter of Rock N Roll Archaeology, Episode 23, due in about a week!Apr 28, 20231Apr 28, 20231
Richard EvansThe KillerWherein we both praise and bury one of Rock N Roll’s all time biggest assholes.Apr 26, 20231Apr 26, 20231