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Matthew Trzcinski

Matt Trzcinski’s career in journalism began in high school when he started writing for local newspapers. He’s been a film critic since 2012 and joined the Showbiz Cheat Sheet team in 2019 where he specializes in classic rock and pop music. He loves the larger-than-life personalities in both genres, which provide ample fodder in books and interviews for behind-the-scenes information our readers want to know. Matt has expertise in acts such as The Beatles and The Monkees.

Matt is a Tufts University graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Film and Media Studies. In his free time, he participates in the Boston Horror Society, a group devoted to horror films. He also enjoys reading the work of critics including Roger Ebert and Chuck Klosterman and authors J.D. Salinger, Edgar Allen Poe, and Franz Kafka. See more of Matt’s work on Screen Rant, Cinema Axis, Taste of Cinema, American Songwriter, and his Muck Rack profile.

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How John Lennon Reacted to ‘Rolling Stone’ Calling Him ‘Second Fiddle’

During his post-Beatles career, John Lennon occasionally worked with other artists like Ringo Starr, Elton John, and David Bowie. Around that time, Rolling Stone magazine said John was now “playing second fiddle.”  How John Lennon lashed out at ‘Rolling Stone’ Firstly, a little background. The 1970s were an unusual time for John. While he was …
Music

Why The Monkees’ Drummer Was Glad He Couldn’t Work for Frank Zappa

The Monkees and Frank Zappa made very different music, however, Zappa wanted to work with The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz. Despite this, Dolenz didn’t work with him. Here’s why — and why Dolenz was relieved he couldn’t work with Zappa. How Frank Zappa shocked a member of The Monkees Firstly, a little background. The Beatles dominated …
Music

This Cyndi Lauper Hit Is Actually About Masturbation

Cyndi Lauper released a lot of squeaky-clean music. However, one of her hits was about masturbation. Here’s a look at how she tried to make the song seem innocent to children — and how her record label reacted to such a sexual song. How Cyndi Lauper’s record label reacted to her song about masturbation Firstly, …
Music

What Lucille Ball Told Cher When They Hung Out Together

Cher, the “Goddess of Pop,” has had a long, interesting life and career that has taken her all over the world and allowed her to meet many other celebrities and political leaders. She was part of the Sonny & Cher duo before taking the solo stage. Let’s take a look back at how she spent …
Music

Cher: What Happened When She 1st Met Her Father

Cher is an iconic superstar – her career has spanned decades. She has been successful in music and on the big screen. Let’s take a look at her private life and what she has to say about seeing her father for the very first time. Cher’s early years Firstly, a little background. IMDb tells us that …
Music

Bruno Mars and Kesha Made a No. 1 Hit Together Before They Got Famous

Bruno Mars and Kesha make fairly different music, however, that didn’t stop them from working on the same song before they were famous. Mars came up with a song with a very risque meaning which he gave to another artist. Then Kesha performed on the track without receiving any payment. Here’s a look at the …
TV

What Rush Limbaugh Said After Meeting ‘Family Guy”s Seth MacFarlane

Family Guy is one of many animated TV shows that supports liberal causes and Rush Limbaugh was a noted conservative. Despite this, Limbaugh appeared on Family Guy and worked with Seth MacFarlane, the creator of the show who plays multiple roles on it. Here’s what Limbaugh thought of MacFarlane. The ‘Family Guy’ episode starring Rush …