Bob Mehr
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The Song That Connects Jackson Browne, Nico and Margot Tenenbaum
Browne wrote “These Days” at 16. Now 75, he and some famous admirers reflect on his unexpected mainstay: “If a song is worth anything, it’s...
Lost Tapes From Major Musicians Are Out There. These Guys Find Them.
For decades, recordings left at studios have languished in storage rooms and basements. Master Tape Rescue, a company of two industry vets, is coming to...
‘Romancing the Stone’ and Its Screenwriter’s Tragic Tale
Diane Thomas was a waitress when she made headlines for the script sale of what would become a box office smash. But the Cinderella story...
Kirsty MacColl’s Voice Was Singular. A New Box Aims to Bring It Wider.
The singer-songwriter, who died in 2000, is best known for duetting on “Fairytale of New York.” But in an unusual career, she also made her...
Dolby Atmos Wants You to Listen Up. (And Down. And Sideways.)
True believers in the immersive audio format say it could restore a musical appreciation lost to a generation that has come up during the streaming...
How Peter Asher, a Jack-of-all-Trades in Music, Mastered Them All
The British musician, manager, producer, executive and author known for his work with Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor, is the subject of a new book...
Earl McGrath Was a Character. His Closet Was Filled With Rare Recordings.
When the art and music world figure died in 2016, he left behind a trove of reels from his years scouting for his own label...