Flashback: The Smithereens and The Kinks

In addition to kicking out their own catalog of work over the years, The Smithereens have also provided backing band duties for a number of their musical heroes, including Otis Blackwell, The Beau Brummels, and The Kinks, to name a few. Here’s an interesting note on how the collaboration with The Kinks came about, taken […]

Bob Lefsetz vs. Gene Simmons

Please tell me that you didn’t miss this happening last week. Here’s the deal – industry blogger Bob Lefsetz is attending Canada Music Week and witnesses a keynote speech from KISS man Gene Simmons. Lefsetz takes issue with Simmons’ speech and sends out the following email. Simmons responds. A local promoter offers a venue at […]