Jun 5th, 2008 · As the "Father of Christian Rock," Larry Norman never had it easy: He was a pioneer, a heretic, a saint, and a madman. Norman constantly explored End Times theology and mythology, but he always brought it down to a human level. "Rosemary's Baby (The Omen - 666)" reads like a protest song a la Bob Dylan, a professed Norman fan.
Feb 5th, 2008 · "I Only Want to Be with You" was Dusty Springfield's first solo hit, back in 1964. Now, rebellious alt-country singer Shelby Lynne, who's had an up-and-down career, has remade the song as part of a Springfield tribute album. It's a radically different version.
Jul 21st, 2007 · For the beautiful heiress to the Cunard shipping fortune, a life like Paris Hilton's wasn't an option. Though she partied with celebrities and had many lovers, Cunard dedicated her life to fighting for the oppressed. A new book shines a spotlight on her complex life.
Jun 7th, 2007 · The opening riffs from The Clutters' "Surrender" represent a perfect cross between The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again" and the theme song from School of Rock. Which, to channel the film's protagonist, means that the song pretty obviously rules.
Apr 4th, 2007 · The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have spawned some new veterans groups who are in a rebellious mood. One is the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Association headed by Paul Rieckoff, who was a lieutenant during the invasion of Iraq. Another is Votevet.org, headed up by Jon Soltz. They have different agendas and different approaches.
Sep 22nd, 2006 · The rebellious Senate Republicans and the White House may have come to an agreement on language on how to treat detainees. But it remains to be seen where the Democrats stand -- or how the deal will be received in the House of Representatives.
Sep 19th, 2006 · Just as punk rockers broke the rules in the 1970s, so did a slew of equally rebellious singers and their groups a generation earlier. Rockin' Bones, a new CD collection, features the music of 1950s rockabilly artists who were the iconoclasts of their day.
Nov 14th, 2005 · The video game industry is home to a cast of characters as quirky, rebellious and diverse as the world they create. In her new book, Smart Bomb, author Heather Chaplin provides a behind-the-scenes look at the world of game developers.