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
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 R.E.M. Ended an Era with ‘New Adventures in Hi-Fi’
A decade and a half into its career, R.E.M. was still finding 'New Adventures in Hi-Fi,' although the band’s 1996 album would be the last for a founding member.
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.
How a Tragic Death Inspired U2’s ‘One Tree Hill’: The Story Behind Every ‘The Joshua Tree’ Song
U2 roadie Greg Carroll died in a motorcycle accident on July 3, 1986. His funeral inspired Bono to write "One Tree Hill."
The Day Mark David Chapman Plead Guilty to Killing John Lennon
His lawyers had put forth a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity in the months following the December 1980 murder.
When the Beatles Courted Controversy With ‘Yesterday … and Today’
Today, this hastily made compilation is more famous for its controversial cover than anything else.
The Day Pink Floyd Played Their Final Concert With Roger Waters
The band created a massive stage show that required eight additional musicians and more than 80 crew members.
How the Who Become the World’s Loudest Band
Health experts say significant damage occurs with sustained exposure to anything above 85 dB.
How the SoundScan Era Rocked the Music Industry
In 1991, a gargantuan shift occurred in popular music.
The Day the Beatles Shot the ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Cover Photo
At the time, it was one of the most expensive ever created.