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Classic Tracks: Rick Springfield’s “Jessie’s Girl”

By Barbara Schultz ⋅ Published: 03/20/2026 ⋅ Updated: 05/22/2026

Whether you label it power-pop, rock or AOR, Rick Springfield's "Jessie's Girl" is a classic mix of a memorable hook, taut storytelling and producer...

Profiles

Switchfoot Calling Tony Berg – Part 1

By Lily Moayeri ⋅ Published: 11/04/2021

Tony Berg treated Grammy-winning rockers Switchfoot as a brand-new band when he agreed to produce its 12th album.

Product Reviews

Sound City SC20 Combo – A Real-World Review

By Rich Tozzoli ⋅ Published: 01/03/2020

Reviewer Rich Tozzoli says, check out the Sound City SC20 Combo if you’re looking for a solid, hand-assembled, tone-shaping tube amp.

Recording

Capturing A Gang of Grohls for ‘Play’

By Steve Harvey ⋅ Published: 09/26/2018

By Steve Harvey. Foo Fighters’ frontman Dave Grohl recently released "Play," a mini-documentary that includes a 23-minute track on which he plays seven different...