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Craig Rosen @craigrosen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I first wrote about Squeeze back in 1981, when I reviewed “East Side Story” for Action Now. 45 years later, it was a pleasure to interview Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford for the Los Angeles Times about their current tour and album. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

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Squeeze is back and bigger than ever with a headlining Hollywood Bowl gig

For more than 50 years, with a few breaks in between, Squeeze has been making memorable tunes by marrying infectious pop melodies with sophisticated and literate lyrics, often about the complexity of ...

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Craig Rosen @craigrosen.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Gerry Beckley's new cover of "Norwegian Wood," featuring Graham Nash, gave me the opportunity to share some quotes from my George Harrison interview. parade.com/news/1965-be...

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1965 Beatles Classic, Rock's First Sitar Song, Gets a New Spin from Two Legends

The new version, by two musicians with ties to the Fab Four, also features a unique musical twist.

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Craig Rosen @craigrosen.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

This may be of interest to fans of The Rolling Stones, Robert Smith of The Cure, Sean Penn, and David Byrne/Talking Heads. parade.com/news/did-a-2...

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Did a 2011 Drama Predict a New Collaboration Between Two Rock Legends?

Sean Penn stars as a Robert Smith-like character in the obscure film.

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Craig Rosen @craigrosen.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

It's always a kick to write about my down-the-street neighbor, Jerry Williams Jr., aka Swamp Dogg. If you're not familiar with him, read about these 10 songs and then listen to the playlist. Dig it! www.qobuz.com/us-en/magazi...

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Swamp Dogg in 10 Songs | Qobuz MAGAZINE

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Craig Rosen @craigrosen.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Noisy hotels suck, but oh Morrissey, so much to answer for... (link in comments).

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Craig Rosen @craigrosen.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Fans of '80s music and/or Harry Styles take note! Link the in the comments.

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Craig Rosen @craigrosen.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

If you're looking for a pleasant distraction from the news, check out "Rockin' the Suburbs" '90s Album Madness tournament to determine the best album of the '90s. You can vote for a different album every day. (Link in the comments).

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Craig Rosen @craigrosen.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Sort of a full-circle moment for me to write about the SoCal Sound (KCSN) in the L.A. Times. I'm a CSUN, KCSN, and Times Calendar section intern alum...The SoCal Sound is still rocking amid federal cuts to public radio www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

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The SoCal Sound is still rocking amid federal cuts to public radio

The 88.5 FM station's struggle reflects broader challenges facing public radio amid competition from streaming services, podcasts and social media platforms.

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Craig Rosen @craigrosen.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

File this under strange coincidences...https://parade.com/news/how-an-acclaimed-indie-rock-musician-played-a-house-gig-in-the-childhood-home-of-r-e-m-s-drummer-and-slept-in-his-old-bedroom

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Craig Rosen @craigrosen.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

RIP Diane Keaton....Who knew this? parade.com/news/iconic-...

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Craig Rosen @craigrosen.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Sharing some news. parade.com/news/marc-ma...

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Trump limits National Guard assignments to 29 days at a time to keep the called up service members from getting healthcare and housing benefits while on duty. And the NG troops are catching on. Stereotypical Trump. Don't give those losers and suckers an extra dime. www.rawstory.com/trump-infuri...

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'It infuriates us': Veterans rage at 'abusive' Trump over reports of him stiffing soldiers

Donald Trump has reportedly gone out of his way to avoid paying national guard troops sent in to Washington, D.C., resulting in outrage from veterans.The reports started earlier in the summer that Tru...

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Number1Albums.com @numberonealbums.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

No. 1 this week in 1991, @Metallica's Black Album. @larsulrich told me, "Everyone has one album when everything comes together. This was ours.” More at the link. number1albums.com/metallica__m...

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Craig Rosen @craigrosen.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Has anyone ever had a lyft driver no show and charge them? Recently happened to us. Not only did we have to scramble to book another ride to the airport, we were charged. Tried to dispute with lyft and no luck. Had to go to credit card co. @asklyft.bsky.social what's up with that?

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Craig Rosen @craigrosen.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

New band name alert (as heard on ABC's World News Tonight): Crypto Torture Townhouse

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Number1Albums.com @numberonealbums.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

No. 1 this week in 1970, Paul McCartney's "McCartney." While it was displaced from the pole position, ironically, by "Let It Be," it did accomplish what McCartney set out to do: establish the former Beatle as a solo force. More at the link. number1albums.com/mccartney-pa...

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What Difference Does It Make Podcast @wddimpodcast.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

It’s our Gen X Summer Song classic episode! With friend of the podcast, Craig Rosen, we share some of our favorite #summersongs …songs with summer in the title, songs that evoke summer, songs released in the summer. @craigrosen.bsky.social @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social #80s #80smusic #80spodcast

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Gen X Summer Song Favorites

Podcast Episode · A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make? · 05/23/2025 · 58m

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Number1Albums.com @numberonealbums.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

No. 1 this week in 1964, "The Beatles' Second Album" by The Beatles. “We always objected terribly to what the Americans did to our recordings, but we had no say in it,” said George Martin, the group’s producer. “They just did what they wanted to do.” number1albums.com/the-beatles-...

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Number1Albums.com @numberonealbums.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

No. 1 this week in 1976, "Presence" by Led Zeppelin. “It was just after Robert’s car accident,” John Paul Jones told me. “We were in Los Angeles and nobody seemed to want to turn up for rehearsals and for writing sessions.” More at the link. number1albums.com/presence-led...

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Craig Rosen @craigrosen.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Paid tribute to the late, great Mike Peters of the Alarm with my friends Jim, Bud and Joe. Have a listen if you can. I talked a bit about things that might even be more important than music. The Alarm's Mike Peters - Rest in Power audioboom.com/posts/871425... via @Audioboom

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The Alarm's Mike Peters - Rest in Power

Mike Peters, frontman for The Alarm, died at age 66. Jim pays tribute, along with guests Craig Rosen, Joe Basso and Bud Verge.

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Craig Rosen @craigrosen.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Have to admit, after all these years, it’s still a thrill to see something I wrote in print, especially if it’s about an artist I’ve follow for years.

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Number1Albums.com @numberonealbums.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

No. 1 this week in 1987, "The Joshua Tree"by U2. “There was always someone playing an instrument, and everyone else just kind of joined in as they saw fit, including Danny [Lanois] and Brian [Eno],” Adam Clayton told me. More at the link. number1albums.com/the-joshua-t...

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Number1Albums.com @numberonealbums.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

No. 1 this week in 1992, "Adrenalize" by Def Leppard. Joe Elliott told me, "After about six weeks, we sat around a coffee table and looked at each other and said, ‘This is bullshit. There’s no soul in what we’re doing. He’s not coming back, he’s dead...'" number1albums.com/adrenalize-d...

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Number1Albums.com @numberonealbums.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

No. 1 this week in 1977, "Rumours" by Fleetwood Mac. Mick Fleetwood told me, "John McVie had the best phrase. He said it was literally like living through a musical soap opera, and that’s why we called the album Rumours." More at the link. number1albums.com/rumours_-_fl...

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Craig Rosen @craigrosen.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

It was a pleasure to interview all five of the Go-Go’s for the L.A. Times. They were the first band I saw in clubs that went on to huge mainstream success (The other was R.E.M.) I first saw the Go-Go’s opening for X at UCLA in 1980, back when they were punk rock! www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

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The Go-Go’s are back again, still real, raw and ready for Coachella and Cruel World

Perhaps no one is more excited about the reunited Go-Go’s upcoming slate of high-profile gigs than Gina Schock.

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Number1Albums.com @numberonealbums.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

No. 1 this week in 1985, "No Jacket Required" by Phil Collins. Phil told me, "There was something about ‘1999’ that I liked, but Prince is a Black American and I’m a white Englishman, so it’s going to sound very different." More at the link. number1albums.com/no_jacket_re...

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Number1Albums.com @numberonealbums.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

No. 1 this week in 1972, "America" by America. Dewey Bunnell told me, "We had these songs worked out to perfection, three-part harmonies, and we all had our guitar parts. We could play them in our sleep.” More at the link. number1albums.com/america_amer...

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Number1Albums.com @numberonealbums.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

No. 1 this week in 1965, the "Goldfinger" soundtrack. John Barry told me, "Anthony [Newley] wanted to know what the hell 'Goldfinger' was. So I told him, 'It's very simple, it's like "Mack the Knife." It's a song about a villain.'" More at the link. number1albums.com/goldfinger-s...

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Number1Albums.com @numberonealbums.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

No. 1 this week in 1974, "The Way We Were" by Barbra Streisand. "It was a nightmare putting the thing together,” producer Tommy LiPuma told me, “because there were numerous performances. I had to listen to all of them to find the right take.” More at the link. number1albums.com/the_way_we_w...

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