Thom Donovan is a writer for American Songwriter, specializing in dissecting the meaning behind popular songs and albums. With a passion for music and a keen eye for storytelling, Thom brings readers on a journey through the lyrics and melodies that have shaped the music industry.
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Thom Donovan's coverage is heavily focused on music, particularly in-depth analysis of songs, songwriters, and albums. His profile feature and expert commentary indicate a preference for detailed insights into the music industry, with a particular emphasis on rock and pop genres.
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By: Thom Donovan
His songs are endlessly studied and interpreted. An exercise Dylan must enjoy following a lifetime throwing people off his tracks with mischievous deception and careful fiction.
By: Thom Donovan
In the early days of Oasis, Noel Gallagher couldn't afford to purchase a Gibson Les Paul. So he played Epiphone's knock-off version. It was fine by him because The Beatles played Epiphone guitars, too.
This list looks at three early bands of future rock legends. What's immediately obvious is how profoundly they stuck out within these groups. Like an adult wearing a child's jacket. Busting at the seams. Waiting for the stadium.
By: Thom Donovan
Mick Jagger wrote “Neighbours” for Richards, who frequently found himself in difficult living situations. As the 1970s blurred into the 1980s, The Rolling Stones had grown up. But Richards still caused a ruckus.
Forty years ago, the 1980s reached its middle period. Musicians were settled into evolving studio technology as drum machines, samplers, and synthesizers became ubiquitous.
Robert Plant once said Led Zeppelin had received complaints at a Los Angeles hotel for “playing Little Feat albums too loud.”
By: Thom Donovan
In 1986, Bob Dylan, with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, embarked on the True Confessions Tour.
By: Thom Donovan
The city of Detroit fascinated David Bowie and inspired one of the defining songs of his glam rock period, “The Jean Genie.”
By: Thom Donovan
Perhaps Young felt like a fading rock star amidst the arrival of punk rock. And watching the quick rise and fall of the Sex Pistols inspired his song. He also references Elvis Presley, who died in 1977, the same year Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols was released.
The Toronto-born singer, now 79, has seen a lot. And some of his greatest works have documented a world in turmoil. These songs focus on Young's noisier side as something truly glorious happens when he brings his “Old Black” Gibson Les Paul to the demonstration.
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