Stephen Deusner
Articles
Forever Pushing Agendas: An Interview with Jessica Hopper
Stephen M. Deusner interviews Jessica Hopper.
The Method Singer
In his new biography, John Szwed argues Billie Holiday was a method actor: she burrowed to the core of the song, determined what type of person might be voicing such sentiments in what kind of situation, and let that guide her interpretation of it.
Rock ’n’ Roll Lives, Long Live Rock ’n’ Roll
"Rock ’n’ roll acts as a language rather than a genre — one whose health is measured not by chart positions or album sales, but by artists and listeners."
Alienated Old Man Creates Some Sad Music
Piece of My Heart
Freedom at the End of a Gospel Song
Why the Staples Sisters Matter
The Man in Black in Shades of Gray
In his epic new biography, Johnny Cash: The Life, Robert Hilburn explores both sides of his subject and how they were in constant conflict.
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