This short film looks at a time when rock stars were still wrapped in mystery and mystique

April 5, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 334 Views

With the rise of social media, the barriers between artist and fan have completely broken down. In the olden days, though, we knew precious little about the people who made our music. Even if we saw them on TV–often a rarity–they still remained on a plane far, far above the one inhabited by us mortals.

Here’s a case study involving “that guy” from Sparks. (Via Sean)

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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