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A Brief History of American Payola
Payola has been around as long as the record business and has long been an accepted, open secret.
How Punk Rock Infected Every Form of Art
The four-letter word has impressed itself across all of creativity, despite its excess use since the days of the Dolls and the Pistols.
How 70s Punk Became the Blueprint for Alt Fashion (and Subculture’s Doomed Demise)
Like everything, punk fashion was influenced by sex.
Remembering the 70s: An Interview with Author Will Hermes About Punk, Glam, and So Much More
The 60s assumed that rockstars were meant to be pure messiahs. The 70s challenged that notion with punk, glam, and glaring persona.
A Brief History of the Leather Jacket in Rock n Roll
The leather jacket in the 21st century is in a curious place.
Highlighting the Iconic New York City Music Venues of the 70s
Trust that there was a whole lot more than just CBGB & OMFUG (even though that's the picture we used).
How Martin Scorsese Used Rock and Punk Music Throughout His Career
'Mean Streets,' 'Raging Bull,' 'Goodfellas,' 'Casino,' and more demonstrate how Scorsese creates mood with specific music.
After All These Years, Alan Vega Is Still a Ghost Rider
We talked to the legendary Suicide singer about the 70s, working with Alex Chilton, and painting.
The 70s Will Never Die But You Will: A Playlist
No matter what you think of the 70s and their high-rolling, coked out excess, at least put on your headphones and enjoy some of the best hits and B-sides from the era that will never die.