Bryan Wawzenek is a freelance journalist who writes for Diffuser.fm and Ultimate Classic Rock. He learned more from a three-minute record than he ever learned in school. His mind is racing, as it always will. Don't start him talking, he could talk all night. The sunshine bores the daylights out of him. Don't touch him, he's a real live wire. Most things he worries about never happen anyway. But he's been smiling lately, thinking about the good things to come.
Bryan Wawzenek
How Electric Light Orchestra Merged Rock and Cellos on Ambitious Debut
This was originally intended as a side project, so members of the Move could explore a new sound.
Why the Rolling Stones Disowned ‘Got Live if You Want It’
Fans have long debated what portions are studio creations and what parts were actually recorded on stage.
How Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr Survived the ‘80s
By the time the ’80s arrived, the Beatles had been broken up for a decade.
How Alice Cooper Kept Rolling With ‘Killer’
His second album of 1971 landed two singles on the 'Billboard' chart.
How Yes Found Their Classic Lineup on ‘Fragile’
Even casual fans can name the members who created their second studio LP from 1971.
How Pink Floyd’s ‘Great Dance Songs’ Became a Collector’s Item
Some songs had to be edited to fit on one slab of vinyl, and they couldn't get the rights to another.
40 Years Ago: George Harrison Tries to Collect from Lorne Michaels
George Harrison appeared on 'Saturday Night Live' in 1976 with Paul Simon. In a sketch, he tried to collect the $3,000 Lorne Michaels had offered the Beatles.
When Beastie Boys Stole Led Zeppelin Samples for ‘Licensed to Ill’
The hard-rock band’s back catalog would became a treasure trove for hip-hop artists, from Puff Daddy to Ice-T.
How Elton John Survived the ’80s
Elton John almost didn’t make it to the ’80s.
Attack on the Bataclan Theater in Paris: Looking Back
Remembering the sadness, controversy and charity that followed a Nov. 13, 2015 attack on Paris' Bataclan.