BOOK REVIEW: The Beatles: A Day in the Life

Being a teenager in the early- to mid-1990s was probably the next best thing for a diehard Beatles fan who was too young to have experienced it the first go-around in the 1960s. With the announcement of the Beatles Anthology TV series, two "new" Beatles tracks, and three 2-CD...

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Merry Christmas

Just a short message wishing all of my family, friends, and readers a very Merry Christmas filled with family, rest, relaxation, and all of the blessings you deserve.  I'm very blessed in my life and thankful for all that I have, and Christmas is always a time of reflection...

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BOOK REVIEW: Light and Shade: Conversations With Jimmy Page

Jimmy Page needs no introduction. As the founder of Led Zeppelin and one of the greatest guitarists and producers in rock history, he's left an indelible mark on music and is rightly revered as one of the all time giants of the genre. However, much like the band he launched...

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To PhD or Not to PhD? (PART 1)

The Rock and Roll Chemist talking to 3rd graders about what it's like to be a scientist, complete with lab coat and safety glassesSince I started my new job this past September, I've felt rejuvenated as a chemist and am again really taking pride in my career and what I do. This...

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Interview with Mark Blake, Author of Pretend You're In a War: The Who and the Sixties

Author Mark BlakeThe Rock and Roll Chemist is pleased to present the following interview with Mark Blake, author of the excellent new book Pretend You're In a War: The Who and the Sixties, which was reviewed previously on this site.  Mark is a renowned author who has...

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