Required Listening

Jeff Lynne / ELO

Notes:

• Jeff Lynne IS Electric Light Orchestra.
• In addition to his work with…

Preacher’s Sons

Notes:
- Mira Loma, California
- Led by brothers Brandon and Jared Pfaff (though I believe Jared moved to the Midwest recently)

Eagles

Notes:
- 1971–2016, Los Angeles, California
- Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit
- Maybe the most vocally talented band of all…

Jens Lekman

Quick Facts:
- Born in Sweden, 1981
- Known for his blend of humor, descriptions of everyday life, and perfect pop sensibilities

Jakob Dylan

Quick Facts:
- Born 1969, New York City
- Son of Bob Dylan
- Performed with his band The Wallflowers from 1989-Present with numerous…

The Strokes

Quick Facts:
- 1998-Present, New York City
- Their first three albums are pretty much flawless
- Pioneers of garage rock’s second wave in…

Paul Simon

Quick Facts:
- Born 1941 in Newark, New Jersey
- Wrote and recorded with Art Garfunkel from 1957–1970
- Has appeared on SNL 14 times
- He…

Daniel Johnston

Quick Facts:
- Born 1961 in Sacramento, California (Grew up in West Virginia)
- Diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder…

The Clash

Quick Facts:
- London, England (1976–1986)
- Pioneers of British Punk
- Commonly referred to as “the only band that matters.”
- The image…