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Dave Steinfeld

Dave Steinfeld started his professional writing career in 1999 when he became the writer for Your Weekend with Jim Brickman, a weekly adult contemporary radio show. The following year he joined MJI Broadcasting, where he cowrote the daily Classic Rock show prep. Over the last two decades, he has branched out into writing for print and online. Some of the outlets he has contributed to since then are The Alternate Root, American Songwriter, Beyond Race, Blurt, BUST, Classic Rock UK, Curve, The Daily News, Essence, Medium.com, Spinner, Spotlight and Venus. He has written about women in music more than any male journalist in America and has been a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame voting body since 2016. Dave grew up in Connecticut and is currently based in New York City.

Articles by Dave Steinfeld

Billy Joel: 20 Deep Cuts

Billy Joel The Stranger album cover

2024 is shaping up to be a big year for Billy Joel. The Piano Man announced awhile back that he will be wrapping up his longtime residency at Madison Square Garden in July (after his 150th show).  He will turning 75 on May 9th. And — perhaps most significantly — he released his first new … Continue reading Billy Joel: 20 Deep Cuts


John Lennon’s 25 Greatest Songs

John Lennon

Sometimes he was known as “the smart one.” Sometimes he was known as The Walrus. On occasion, he was known as Dr. Winston O’Boogie. He was The Beatles’ rhythm guitarist and many considered him the best songwriter of the four. Certainly, his solo career was the most adventurous — even if it was cut short. … Continue reading John Lennon’s 25 Greatest Songs


20 Essential Ringo Starr Songs

Ringo Starr in 2013

When one goes through the annals of rock and roll history in search of a life well led, it would be hard to find a better example than Ringo Starr. Like all the Beatles, the erstwhile Richard Starkey was born to a working class family in Liverpool.  Unlike John Lennon and Paul McCartney — both … Continue reading 20 Essential Ringo Starr Songs


Top 10 Rock Supergroups

Classic rock trio Crosby, Stills & Nash

As anyone knows, the supergroup is a risky proposition in rock and roll. Since the ‘60s, there have been quite a few supergroups — bands made up exclusively (or at least primarily) of musicians who have already achieved success with other bands. Sometimes even ideas that sound good on paper don’t necessarily gel on vinyl. … Continue reading Top 10 Rock Supergroups


25 Most Essential Paul McCartney Songs

Paul McCartney in 1964

Call him Sir Paul, call him “the cute one,” call him Percy Thrillington… Whatever you call him, there’s no denying that Paul McCartney is a living legend. And today (June 18, 2022), that living legend turns 80. There are few (if any) people in rock and roll history whose careers have rivaled McCartney’s — in … Continue reading 25 Most Essential Paul McCartney Songs


George Harrison: 20 Essential Songs

George Harrison in 1974

George Harrison was often referred to as “the quiet Beatle” — but context is important. When he got that nickname, George was not only the youngest member of the band, he was also — to use his words — “an economy class Beatle,” forever in the shadows of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. In fact, … Continue reading George Harrison: 20 Essential Songs


Billy Joel’s Top 10 Albums

Billy Joel

He hasn’t released an album of new material since 1993, but Billy Joel’s place in the pop-rock pantheon is secure nonetheless. His concerts are still massively popular, of course. But beyond that, Joel’s back catalog — the first half of which is the subject of The Vinyl Collection, Vol. 1, a new box set from … Continue reading Billy Joel’s Top 10 Albums


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