The songs, performances, and archival clips in Bruce Springsteen’s new Hulu documentary will satisfy most fans of the E Street Band. Primarily a concert film, it righteously delivers classics, recent tunes, and up-close views of the players. But the producers made two major mistakes, starting with the film’s name: Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the … Read more
On its surface, the Netflix documentary Norman’s Rare Guitars looks like a study of a successful store in the San Fernando Valley. But over the course of a brisk hour and a half, we discover the true rarity is Norman Harris himself, not his inventory. The film is also an homage to SoCal as the … Read more
Music lovers owe a debt of gratitude to Ronnie Wood. His sense of humor, sincerity, and warmth singlehandedly saved the Rolling Stones. His technical abilities don’t approach those of former Stones lead guitarist Mick Taylor, but Ronnie transcended those limitations with soulful, perfectly timed licks. Casual fans may not notice Wood locking down a Rolling … Read more