“Don’t wait for a critical consensus to form around a film before you deign to see it. Rush off on your own, and maybe you can start your own cult.”
December 4, 2019
“ ‘Cocksucker Blues’ was never shown because the Stones don’t want it shown. The rumors why have been simple: Frank, it has been said, shot the Stones fucking groupies and shooting heroin.’
September 10, 2019
“What seems to be about to happen is what LeRoi Jones called Unity Music in 1966. It will include the entire range of black music, maybe in one long performance, but pivoting on the drums.”
September 3, 2019
Chandler has taken advantage of disco’s democratic playlist — which has given everyone from Cher to Cab Calloway another shot at the charts — but his second taste of success is tinged with bitterness.
August 30, 2019
Through his gospel classics like “Peace Be Still,” Cleveland retells a biblical love story for the plain purpose of reconciling people to God and one another.
August 30, 2019
"Whether it's called rock, soul, funk, blues, salsa, gospel, jazz, or reggae, it's all about the same thing. Black music."
August 30, 2019
"Do not the dead deserve an accounting at least as irreproachable as the survivors receive with each week’s edition of Billboard?"
August 9, 2019
“Can the Stones still cut it? Are they slipping, is this the beginning of the end? Yes, they can, no they aren’t, and no, the end isn’t in sight. The Stones are in their prime.”
August 5, 2019
“Nice to be back in Noo York, Noo York,” says Mick. “They always do best here,” says their tour manager.
August 5, 2019
In 1975 the Voice spent quality time with the former Yankees pitcher and kindred spirit
July 11, 2019