Jim DeRogatis

"In November 2000, Chicago journalist and music critic Jim DeRogatis received an anonymous fax that alleged R. Kelly had a problem with 'young girls.' Weeks later, DeRogatis broke the shocking story, publishing allegations that the R & B superstar and local hero had groomed girls, sexually abused them and paid them off. DeRogatis thought his work would have an impact. Instead, Kelly's career flourished."
This is a shocking, impactful story full of factual accounts that are repeatedly confirmed by several sources. The subject matter issues disgusting but what shines through is the beautiful women who were able to come out of the dark into the sunshine again.… (meer)

Keeping the authors in perspective is a given - they are not without know-it-all opinion - but this was still a fun survey. Head to head comparisons of genesis, albums, outrageousness, and musicians was a good approach. Akin to listening to an art critic talk about his/her favorite artist, the book is full of information for the casual listener...nuts about either group would probably already know most of it. Still, Starr and Watts as two of the most underrated drummers? McCartney as one of the best bassists of all time? Interesting to read the reasoning as to why those pronouncements.

Oh... as for me, the answer was a no-brainer. The Beatles did have some head-scratching duds, but the Stones only had a couple of good songs.

In my opinion.… (meer)