Trevor Seigler on the late, great Prince’s national anthem.
Category: Graceland
America may have sadly invented the atomic bomb, but we sort of made up for it by also inventing country, blue-grass, gospel, the blues, soul, rock & roll, bluegrass, punk, rap, and hip-hop. This section will examine America’s musical legacy in all of its glory. Remember, if you’re drunk in some Blatsavia pub, the other patrons will at least know who Michael Jackson is.
“Good Vibrations:” The Beach Boys’ National Anthem by Trevor Seigler
Trevor Seigler reflects on an American classic at 50.
“She Wants the Young American:” Remembering David Bowie – Trevor Seigler
No, David Bowie was not an American (though he was afraid of Americans, judging from the title of one of… Read more “She Wants the Young American:” Remembering David Bowie – Trevor Seigler
“Her Life Was Saved by Rock & Roll:” Lou Reed’s National Anthem – Trevor Seigler
The Sixties were supposed to be happy, groovy, hippy-dippy love-fests 24/7 and nothing but good vibes. But the reality is… Read more “Her Life Was Saved by Rock & Roll:” Lou Reed’s National Anthem – Trevor Seigler
Time to Change the National Anthem – Trevor Seigler
In the aftermath of President Obama’s election in 2008, I spent a good amount of time on YouTube checking out… Read more Time to Change the National Anthem – Trevor Seigler
A Misunderstood Symbol – Jacob Ian
Over the decades since August 16th, 1977, our culture has rendered him nearly flattened, completely one dimensional, neatened into a nice little pile of quaint references and one-liners.
