Rolling Stone November 17, 2016

NEWS THERE’S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE The story of the protest song that energized the late-Sixties counterculture, and gave Neil Young and Stephen Stills careers: Buffalo Springfield’s “For What It’s Worth” was recorded 50 years ago. Q&A LIFE WITH THE E STREET BAND Bruce Springsteen’s sax player, Jake Clemons (who took over for his late uncle Clarence in 2012), talks to us about his E Street road life, his new solo album, and Black Lives Matter. MOVIE RINGO’S 1971 CULT CLASSIC The story of one of the strangest rock movies ever: In ’71, Ringo Starr starred in Blindman, a bizarre spaghetti Western that has since taken on a life of its own. TV HOT RECAP: ‘WESTWORLD’ Addicted to West world? Wondering if James Marsden will ever find true android love? Us too! Follow each twist and turn with our expert recaps by…

The Real Boss with Bruce Springsteen [“True Bruce,” RS 1272]. Bruce talking about “compressing years into moments’’ hit a chord with me, and made me realize the profound inspiration this artist has brought to my life. George Zaver, Los Angeles Springsteen the person, versus the musician. I’ve never had anyone explain the Trump phenomenon as perfectly as he did – this guy really knows his shit! Randy Laverriere, via the Internet Hiatt for the indepth interview. As a professional musician growing up in a family where depression and dysfunction ran rampant, I was quite impressed with Springsteen’s candor. David Lauser, San Bernardino, CA great interview with the Boss at a pivotal juncture in his career. Where can I buy a wall-size print of Bruce on horseback?! Shannon Smith, Fort Payne, AL hear that Prince inspired Bruce Springsteen. What a…

NEIL STRAUSS’ STORY WAS right on the mark. In addition to its very detrimental effectsondemocracy(for example, see Rome 1922 and Berlin 1933), the noise machine impedes dealing with the real problems, many of which are more lethal than terrorism. Dave Thomas Rockville, MD THIS ARTICLE WAS AStonishingly clear, calm and cogent. Indeed, we do live in a time when fear is the soup du jour, but the deployment of such manipulation is as old as Caligula. William Spain Boulder, CO AN IMPORTANT AND TIMEly work, but by merely writing that “for mass media, insurance companies...politicians and so many more, your fear is worth billions,” Strauss lets manipulators off the hook too easily. More details of their exploitation should have been really highlighted. People need to wake up. Greg Spicer Portage, MI MANY OF MY CONSERVAtive friends…

1. David Bowie “No Plan” The last project Bowie worked on was the musical Lazarus, based on his 1976 sci-fi movie, The Man Who Fell to Earth. “No Plan,” one of three new Bowie songs from the Lazarus cast recording, is an eerie ode to floating aimlessly in New York, doubling as a somber farewell to the city he loved so much. 2. Le Tigre “I’m With Her” Le Tigre’s Kathleen Hanna and Hillary Clinton both hit the scene as part of the same early-Nineties feminist revolution. How poetic that Hanna has given us this killer disco-punk HRC fight song. 3. Drake “Fake Love” Drake just hit the big 3-0 – maybe it’s no surprise that the best of three new tracks he’s just released has a nostalgic feel, all smooth sadness and fake-friend-hating over a steel-drum glide.…

The singer’s new album, MEmphis Rock and Soul, is a collection of her favorite Stax classics, including “Hold on, I’m Coming” and “Respect Yourself.” Otis Redding “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long” Otis takes you into the world of a love gone cold and makes you feel every word he sings. This is my favorite performance of a song ever. Period. Aretha Franklin “Ain’t No Way” Aretha is the queen, and when you need it, lie flat on the floor and she will sing your pain. It’s pure, gorgeous R&B. Bonnie Raitt “I Can’t Make You Love Me” Get a box of tissues. Bonnie sings with such truth in her voice it will render you helpless. Lucinda Williams “Essence” When you have entered the most pitiful part of your heartbreak, wallow in the darkness with Lucinda. She knows how you feel. Todd Rundgren “Can…

A it was announced he would receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, Bob Dylan took the stage at the Desert Trip festival in Indio, California, and said nothing about it. He left it to the Rolling Stones, who played later that night, to speak to the fact that Dylan had just been awarded the literary world’s highest honor: “We have never shared the stage with a Nobel Prize winner before,” said Mick Jagger. Added Keith Richards, “I can’t think of anybody that deserved it better.” Dylan’s silence is typical for him – he has granted a single interview in the past four years–and has extended to the Nobel Prize Committee itself. According to Sara Danius, permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, Dylan has yet to respond or even indicate that he…