The Chronicles of Michael Christopher
Links to writings. Musings on life. Photography. Travels. Skulls.
The following article appeared in yesterday’s print edition of The Daily Times in my weekly Rock Music Menu column under the title "Cancellations of Lollapalooza, Coachella and more put nail in 2020 concerts coffin." The closer we move to a summer without live shows to experience in person, it becomes more and more likely that the second... Continue Reading →
The following article appeared in yesterday’s print edition of The Daily Times in my weekly Rock Music Menu column under the title “Music industry struggles, but makes strides in call for unity.” The idea seemed like a good one at the time. Members of the music industry at large joined a “blackout” this past Tuesday, one where... Continue Reading →
The following article appeared in yesterday’s print edition of The Daily Times in my weekly Rock Music Menu column under the title “We may have seen the last of classic rockers on the road.” Did you catch the Rolling Stones at the Linc last summer? How about Paul McCartney at Citizens Bank Park back in July 2016?... Continue Reading →
The following article appeared in yesterday’s edition of The Daily Times in my weekly Rock Music Menu column under the title “Live music events bring mix of praise and criticism.” States across the country are beginning to test the waters of reopening non-essential businesses, some taking more careful measures in hopes of avoiding a spike in Covid-19... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, as part of the 7th anniversary of Vanyaland celebration, I linked to a piece written for the online magazine about seven artists I personally think should be way, way more popular than they are. That was the first of two features I did for the landmark occasion, the second being seven revealing things I've... Continue Reading →
Yesterday marked the 7th anniversary of the online magazine Vanyaland, which I've been a part of since it launched back in 2013. To celebrate the milestone, the core team behind the site were asked to contribute something personal to them involving the topics about which they typically write. It's always boggled my mind over the... Continue Reading →
The following article appeared in yesterday's edition of The Daily Times in my weekly Rock Music Menu column under the title "Unfortunately, in-person live music won’t be returning anytime soon." States across the country are beginning to reveal their plans to reopen in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, hoping to restore some sense... Continue Reading →
During the 70s and 80s, Ted Templeman was hands down the hottest producer in rock music. He worked on some of the most memorable records in the history of the genre, like Van Morrision's Tupelo Honey, The Doobie Brothers' Takin' It to the Streets and the first six albums by Van Halen. Seeing the words... Continue Reading →
Unless you didn't get into Aerosmith until their second wave of mainstream popularity, the debate of which is the greatest album in their catalog comes down to two choices: Rocks or Toys in the Attic. The latter came out 45 years ago today, so for the occasion I broke it down track-by-track for Ultimate Classic... Continue Reading →
