Music
Jerry Lewis will be remembered first and foremost for his contributions to comedy, whether it’s his nightclub act with Dean Martin or his work in films.
Aug. 21, 2017
Paul McCartney took to his website and Facebook page to share his feelings about the death last week of Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers, the duo whose vocal harmonies exerted a profound impact on the Beatles and countless others who followed in their wake.
Jan. 10, 2014
Paul McCartney remembers Everly Brothers singer Phil Everly
Randy Lewis covered pop music for the Los Angeles Times from 1981 to 2020, working in that time as a reporter, music critic and editor for the Calendar section.
April 27, 2014
Other than die-hard fans and music journalists, few people would have recognized the name of Franny Beecher before stories surfaced Monday about his death at age 92.
Feb. 26, 2014
Sports
An event occurred Saturday that is almost certain to have a significant impact on the future of boxing in Los Angeles.
June 23, 2003
Appreciation: Franny Beecher, lead guitarist of Bill Haley’s Comets
Pop & Hiss
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Dec. 23, 2011
Books
John Fogerty recently released his autobiography “Fortunate Son: My Life, My Music.”
Nov. 10, 2015
During my recent interview with author Mark Lewisohn about his monumental new biography of the Beatles, “Tune In: The Beatles: All These Years,” he very briefly let slip a comment that might qualify as favoritism, something that doesn’t figure into the book itself, an even-handed, deeply researched account not only of the group itself but also of the world they entered and eventually changed with their music.
Dec. 2, 2013