Blog Entries by Roger Catlin

Author Roger CatlinBorn in Detroit, Roger covered rock as an entertainment writer for the Omaha World-Herald before becoming rock critic for the Hartford Courant for 12 years. In that time, he's gotten to interview Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Ray Davies, Elvis Costello, Keith Richards, Ray Charles and Brian Wilson. He is currently a freelance arts writer for the Washington Post, and writes largely about TV on his blog rogercatlin.com.
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  • Darlene LoveDarlene LoveNo longer 20 feet from stardom, Love talks about her Letterman-propelled Christmas hit and her album with Steven Van Zandt.
  • Peter Noone of Herman's HermitsPeter Noone of Herman's HermitsThe British Invasion star on his hit "I'm Henry The VIII, I Am," and how he became the first to record Bowie's "Oh You Pretty Things."
  • Tom JonesTom JonesAfter 50 years in the business, the "It's Not Unusual" singer is living his songs.
  • Ken Stringfellow of The PosiesKen Stringfellow of The PosiesKen talks about his work with The Posies, Big Star and R.E.M.
  • Duncan SheikDuncan SheikThe "Barely Breathing" singer has a new sound and a new passion: stage musicals.
  • Loretta LynnLoretta LynnThe esteemed songwriter and country music legend talks about "The Pill," her famous gowns, and releasing an album at 83.
  • Rod Argent of The ZombiesRod Argent of The ZombiesUsing the mellotron John Lennon left behind, The Zombies created a groundbreaking album at Abbey Road.
  • Bettye LaVetteBettye LaVetteFrom Muscle Shoals to Motown to a kiss from Dylan, Bettye LaVette shares her remarkable story.
  • Paul Stanley of KissPaul Stanley of KissThe Kiss founder says the band is "a way of life" and "a way of viewing challenges." The latest challenge: owning a football team.
  • When Bowie Met Bing - The Story Of Their Bizarre Holiday DuetWhen Bowie Met Bing - The Story Of Their Bizarre Holiday DuetWhen David Bowie and Bing Crosby got together in 1977, the space-age rock icon met the aging crooner halfway in a holiday duet that became an unlikely perennial.