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Elvis gets all the attention, but Little Richard is the real father of rock n’ roll. Lisa Cortés’s documentary, Little Richard: I Am Everything, examines the life and influence of the legendary performer. Review by Rob Levy.

Florida garage sale geek Christopher Long recently located a “VG” condition vinyl copy of one of his all-time favorite LPs, Poems, Prayers & Promises, the 1971 breakout release from John Denver, for a buck. FAR OUT!

Ghost Stories (Red House Records). Review by Christopher Long.

Pom Pom Squad began as songwriter Mia Berrin’s solo operation but now employs four full-time experts in musical munitions and lethal lyrical techniques.

In NMN Episode Two, Ink 19’s Pat Greene picks the soothing, balm-like brain of old friend Matt Gorney (The Civic Minded Five, Jazz in the Bible Belt on WPRK, 91.5 FM, Winter Park, Florida) as the two discuss the album [Promises](https://open.spotify.com/album/3ShtO5VCYa3ctlR5uzLWBa), from Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders, and the London Symphony Orchestra.

McCartney III. Review by Julius C. Lacking.

From Macca To Mecca! (WICKED COOL RECORDS/UMe). Review by Joe Frietze.

Music reviews covering the critical years of rock and roll from 1967 to 1973 by critic and band manager Michael Oberman.

The sad, rancorous end of The Beatles is compelling told in And In The End.

Sweet Release (J&R Adventures). Review by Michelle Wilson.

It was a night of songs and stories with Croz and friends.

Paul Rodgers, Jeff Beck and Ann Wilson unleashed a potent triple bill for the last night of their Stars Align Tour in Tampa. Michelle Wilson was there to rock out with the 70s superstars.

Two artists look at fathers and sons - Doug Hoekstra experiences Springsteen on Broadway.

Barry Goldberg reminisces about his lengthy career in the music biz during an interview with Michelle Wilson, a career that is still thriving.

Where does the time go? Contributing writer Christopher Long reflects on his first decade with Ink 19.

The music biz collides with the mob in this documentary chronicling the fast and dangerous life of legendary ’60s songwriter, producer, record mogul, Bert Berns.

Play This Intimately (As If Among Friends) (Omnivore Recordings). Review by James Mann.

Howard Jones- The Songs, the Piano and the Stories. Michelle Wilson catches Hojo and comes away impressed!

Howard Jones- The Songs, the Piano and the Stories. Michelle Wilson catches Hojo and comes away impressed!