About the Author

Alex Di Blasi is a drummer, a special education teacher, and the author of numerous essays on popular music. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

Robert McParland is a professor of English and an associate dean of Arts and Sciences at Felician University in Rutherford, New Jersey. His popular music writings include publications on The Beatles, The Who, U2, Bruce Springsteen, John Fogerty, Paul Simon, and American lyricists.