Bryan Wawzenek is a freelance journalist who writes for Diffuser.fm and Ultimate Classic Rock. He learned more from a three-minute record than he ever learned in school. His mind is racing, as it always will. Don't start him talking, he could talk all night. The sunshine bores the daylights out of him. Don't touch him, he's a real live wire. Most things he worries about never happen anyway. But he's been smiling lately, thinking about the good things to come.
Bryan Wawzenek
How Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ Debut Slowly Built Momentum
He blamed the record company’s lack of promotion; he also blamed the album cover.
Why Billy Joel Hated His First Album, ‘Cold Spring Harbor’
Featuring 10 original songs, the record was titled after a town on his native Long Island, N.Y.
How Don McLean Mourned an Era on ‘American Pie’
The song would lend his second album its title, become a No. 1 hit and his most famous tune.
When Styx and REO Speedwagon Decided to Volunteer for America
The concerts raised funds for the Red Cross, victims, families, police officers and firefighters in the wake of 9/11.
When Aerosmith Rocked the Delay-Plagued United We Stand Benefit
They were an offbeat choice for this more pop-oriented show to benefit 9/11 victims.
When the Who Ruled ‘The Concert for New York City’
Paul McCartney was the driving force behind this show, but their unbridled performance remains the highlight.
25 Years Ago: Paul McCartney Honors Hometown With Classical ‘Liverpool Oratorio’
Working with composer Carl Davis, Paul McCartney released his first classical work. 'Liverpool Oratorio' was released in the U.K. on October 7, 1991.
When Rolling Stones Launched a Big, Bright U.S. ‘Tattoo You’ Tour
Gone were the dark days of ’70s, replaced by the arena spectacle of the ’80s.
How Bob Dylan’s ‘Hard Rain’ Live Album Went Wrong
If the Rolling Thunder Revue is still remembered poorly, it's mostly because of this project.
When Van Halen Staged a Tense Reunion With David Lee Roth on MTV
Everyone at the 1996 Video Music Awards went crazy when host Dennis Miller brought out the long-estranged bandmates.