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.
One of Ringo Starr's albums was going to feature songs written by John Lennon. While discussing this record, Ringo shrugged off the nostalgia fans had for the Fab Four.
Paul McCartney said one of The Beatles' B-sides was "very fine." In contrast, John Lennon said the tune was a poor rewrite of one of the Fab Four's earlier tracks.
Ringo Starr penned one tune from The Beatles' The White Album but he didn't seem too proud of it. The track could be interpreted as a commentary on his songwriting.
Country star Kane Brown released a virtual duet where he and Elvis Presley sing "Blue Christmas." Interestingly, "Blue Christmas" has had a big influence on Brown's music.
Paul McCartney revealed he came up with the melody of The Beatles' "Yesterday" when he was at a movie star's house. Paul had a very close relationship with that star.
Paul McCartney fondly remembered a John Lennon quip from the recording of The Beatles' "I Saw Her Standing There." The joke showed off John's vulgar side.
The Beatles' John Lennon and Paul McCartney co-wrote The Rolling Stones' "I Wanna Be Your Man." Paul explained why he was willing to let The Rolling Stones cover the song.
Paul McCartney messed up while singing The Beatles' "Penny Lane" as a 1960s star looked on. Interestingly, Paul and John Lennon wrote some of the star's biggest hits.
John Lennon said The Beatles' "I Am the Walrus" was similar to Bob Dylan's music. He even accused the "Lay Lady Lay" singer of getting "away with murder" among intellectuals.
John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote a song for The Rolling Stones together. John explained why he was willing to give the track away in the first place.
A rocker said The Beatles' "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" was about The Beatles' gay manager, Brian Epstein. John Lennon said it was inspired by another 1960s star.