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Amanda Petrusich

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The Drummer Hal Blaine Provided the Beat for American Music

Blaine was never as recognizable as Elvis or Sinatra. Still, he was key to the creation of some of rock n' roll's biggest hits.

by Amanda Petrusich via The New Yorker on March 13, 2019
Going to Graceland

The makers of the documentary “The King” turn to Elvis Presley to understand something about the state of the country.

by Amanda Petrusich via The New Yorker on July 2, 2018

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How Music Criticism Lost Its Edge

Music writers were once known for being much crankier than the average listener. What happened?

by Kelefa Sanneh via The New Yorker on August 25, 2025

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Whistlin' D ----.

Why songs of the southland are really northern.

by William Hogeland via Hogeland's Bad History on December 15, 2021

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