Original Article and Podcast on WTF I thought it was a joke. At this point the most famous rock writer was Jon Landau, before he saw God and went off to manage Bruce Springsteen. Lester Bangs was just another scribe,…
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Desmond Child is the songwriter behind such hit collaborations as “Livin’ On a Prayer” with Bon Jovi, “Dude Looks Like a Lady” with Aerosmith, and “Livin’ La Vida Loca” for Ricky Martin. Desmond started as a recording artist with his band…
The lyrics and story behind the song have some people labeling it transphobic. Updated by Abbey Whiteabbey.white@vox.com Caitlyn Jenner is facing criticism after joking about one of Aerosmith’s most famous — and offensive — tunes. In the caption of a…
Original Article Dailymail.com Caitlyn Jenner, who has tried to establish herself as a transgender icon, came in for some heat this week after gushing about her love for the Aerosmith song Dude Looks Like A Lady. The reality star and…
MBW’s World’s Greatest Songwriters series celebrates the pop composers behind the globe’s biggest hits. This month, we talk to Desmond Child – the hugely influential writer behind global smashes for the likes of Aerosmith (Dude Looks Like A Lady, Crazy),…
With 5 decades under his belt in the music business, this songwriter is what you call a legend. He is a member of the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame AND personally cofounded the Latin Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. With credits like…
A Conversation with Anthony De La Torre Mike Ragogna: So am I speaking with Anthony or Jack? Anthony De La Torre: [laughs] I never break character, friend. No, definitely Anthony. MR: Thank God. Who wants to talk to a pirate…
The USC Thornton School’s Popular Music Program concluded its school year on Friday, April 29th, by hosting 2008 Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee Desmond Child in its final SHOF Master Session of the semester. Interviewed by Chris Sampson, Vice Dean…
At a February 24 news conference, a major transformation was announced for Nashville’s iconic Music Row sculpture, “Musica,” by the nonprofit behind the project, The Fountains of Musica Foundation, in partnership with Nashville Mayor Megan Barry and Music Row representatives….
Today, she’s one of the biggest pop stars in the world, but a decade ago, Katy Perry hadn’t yet found her voice. After trying to put together an “angry” tune called “My Last Cry,” her co-writer Desmond Child offered a…