One of the key figures in American music in the late ’60s got his professional start in the Bay Area. These are some of the spots that were crucial to his career.
Category: Content Type: Personal Profile
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Book Review: ‘Waiting for Britney Spears: A True Story, Allegedly,’ by Jeff Weiss
In a scrappy new memoir, Jeff Weiss blurs fact and fancy as he recounts his stint as a bit player in the celebrity-industrial complex.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Isn’t Done Thinking About His Dad’s Legacy
The former NASCAR racer helped to make a film about his often-distant father. But getting closure isn’t easy.
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Why Beyoncé and BET Keep Calling Jesse Collins
“Not only is he an artist, he also knows how to execute,” Oprah Winfrey said. On Monday night, the television producer’s 25th BET Awards will honor Mariah Carey and Jamie Foxx.
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Andy Bell of Erasure’s Magical Mystery World
The frontman, whose first solo album in 15 years recently arrived, explains why he’s a fan of gems, psychics and snails.
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Why Luxury Brands and Performers Like Beyoncé Are Seeking Willo Perron’s Designs
Luxury fashion brands, A-list performers and rarefied furniture companies all want a piece of Willo Perron.
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How Stacy Spikes, Co-Founder of MoviePass, Spends His Day at the Theater
Mr. Spikes is the main character of a day filled with running, people-watching, and going to the movies, of course.
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They Led the 2000s Indie-Rock Boom. Now They’re Vying for Oscars.
As Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross continue to spotlight film music, members of Dirty Projectors, Grizzly Bear, Interpol and Animal Collective have been joining the field.
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Sean Combs, Defendant: Gestures to His Family, Sticky Notes to His Lawyers
With no cameras in the courtroom, few have glimpsed the music mogul as he helps direct his defense, facing charges that could put him in prison for the rest of his life.
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Where to Go in Sydney, Australia, According to Nicole Kidman
When the Oscar-winning actress needs to recharge, she looks to her hometown, where she finds “comfort and ease” in gardens, art and harbor pools.