The Mozart of ‘Power Pop’: In Memoriam to Emitt Rhodes
In 1967 a prodigy of pop music appeared in southern California. Emitt Rhodes was a teenage wunderkind. His angelic tenor would soon render dozens of self-penned pieces in a rapidly-evolving style of lyrical and melodic beauty. The quality, maturity...
Meet Richie Furay: Rock And Roll Hall of Famer with a Powerful Voice for God
Hundreds have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since its founding in 1986. Richie Furay is one of them, being inducted in 1997 with the Buffalo Springfield. Among the pantheon of rock stars in the Rock Hall, Richie Furay holds a place of distinction....
Meet Al Perkins and This Three-Time Grammy-Winning Guitar Virtuoso’s Calling
Al Perkins’ accomplishments in rock, folk and country music and his virtuosity is legendary. He is less well known as a Bible-believing Christian who led many of bandmates to the Lord, including Richie Furay and Chris Hillman.
Meet Chris Hillman, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Original Member of the Byrds and Humble Servant of Our Lord
Chris Hillman shares his faith journey, from a family tragedy at a young age through an early meeting with Christ then a turning away until a renewed commitment brought peace. On his struggles, he says, “The minute you profess your faith, the enemy jumps on you. He triples down his attack.”
Meet Roger McGuinn, Working Musician and Man of Faith
In the post-World War II years, mass culture exploded and radio sent out new music created by artists tuned for teen-aged ears. Popular music in the late 1950s and early 1960s became massively popular as the growing music industry kept inspiring young listeners with...