Feature: The Rockologist

The Rockologist is the alter-ego that BC music editor Glen Boyd uses from time to time whenever he feels particularly compelled to comment on such weighty matters as how downloading and exclusivity deals are killing music retail, or why Neil Young charges so much for his damn tickets. The Rockologist has also been known to fondly remember things from his many former lives both in and out of the music business. Like the first time he put the needle to the groove on such long since forgotten bands as Uriah Heep and Black Oak Arkansas, the time English folk-rocker Al Stewart stole his date, or that brief minute or so when he was actually on Rick Rubin's speed-dial. Class is in session, and the Rockologist is in. (Thanks to Jet Gardner for the graphic).

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• Not Fade Away, Almost Famous & The Uneasy Marriage Of Rock & Film

  The marriage between music and movies has not always been an easy one, at least not when it comes to rock and roll.

  Opinion by Glen Boyd — on May 05, 2013

• Remembering Alvin Lee

  Rest In Peace, Alvin.

  Opinion by Glen Boyd — on Mar 09, 2013

• The Return Of David Bowie

  Nobody expected David Bowie to come back. Not this time.

  Opinion by Glen Boyd — on Jan 13, 2013

• Radiohead Buys A Staircase To Austin

  Forget Big Bird. I Want My ACL...and My Radiohead!

  Opinion by Glen Boyd — on Oct 19, 2012

• Why Keith Moon Owns the Show on The Who Live In Texas '75

  Kenny Jones? Who were they kidding?

  Opinion by Glen Boyd — on Oct 12, 2012

• Neil Young FAQ Diaries: Separating the Wheat from the Rust

  The Rockologist returns, with a few updates to his Neil Young book in a BC exclusive.

  Opinion by Glen Boyd — on Jul 04, 2012

• Some Afterthoughts About This Year's Grammy Awards

  So, is it too late to talk about the Grammys?

  Opinion by Glen Boyd — on Feb 16, 2012

• The Boss Is Back: New Springsteen Single Leaks Early, "Wrecking Ball" Album Set To Follow

  Listen to Springsteen's new single "We Take Care Of Our Own," with lyrics included, here.

  News by Glen Boyd — on Jan 19, 2012

• 2012 Concert Tour Preview: Who Rules The Road?

  Reunited, and it feels so good.

  News by Glen Boyd — on Jan 06, 2012

• In Defense Of Coldplay

  Given the alternatives, Coldplay deserve a break.

  Opinion by Glen Boyd — on Jan 01, 2012

• Music 2011: The Rockologist's Top Ten Album Picks

  The ten albums that spent the most time in heavy rotation on my CD player. Sorry, the Rockologist doesn't do iPods.

  Opinion by Glen Boyd — on Dec 22, 2011

• Some Girls: When The Whip Came Down For The Rolling Stones

  The last, great creative spark from the greatest rock and roll band in the world.

  Opinion by Glen Boyd — on Nov 24, 2011

• Twenty Years Later, Its Achtung Baby All Over Again

  Sunglasses not required.

  Opinion by Glen Boyd — on Nov 09, 2011

• The Enduring 20-Year Legacy of Nirvana's Nevermind

  Still one hell of a beautiful sounding noise.

  Opinion by Glen Boyd — on Sep 29, 2011

• Talihina Sky: The Joyous Rock And Holy Roller Noise Of Kings Of Leon

  Let it rock, let it roll...will the Bible Belt come and save the Followill boys soul?

  Opinion by Glen Boyd — on Sep 01, 2011

• Making Sense of Amy Winehouse And The 27s Tragedy

  Sex and drugs and rock and roll and...death. Stop Making Sense.

  Opinion by Glen Boyd — on Jul 24, 2011

• The Rockologist: Macca In Mono And Other Pitfalls Of Remastered Recordings

  Familiarity sells records, but the results can be a mixed bag.

  Opinion by Glen Boyd — on Jun 09, 2011

• The Rockologist On Leon Russell And Elton John

  Elton, we get it. You're rich. You're famous. You're gay. But thank you for reaching out to Leon Russell.

  Opinion by Glen Boyd — on Apr 03, 2011

• Radiohead's The King Of Limbs: These Are My Twisted Thoughts

  These are my twisted thoughts.

  Opinion by Glen Boyd — on Feb 23, 2011

• Music 2010: Merciful Goodbyes and an Uncertain Future

  Happy Bird Kill 2011.

  Opinion by Glen Boyd — on Jan 05, 2011