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.
Oasis' Noel Gallagher defended his decision to take inspiration from the music of The Beatles. He said Irish culture and football chants inspired Oasis.
Lisa Marie Presley revealed what she thought about Queen's "Crazy Little Thing Called Love," Elvis Presley's 1970s songs, and other music from the decade.
Nancy Sinatra's version of The Beatles' "Run for Your Life" is perplexing. Sinatra and John Lennon both discussed "Run for Your Life" during interviews.
Lisa Marie Presley admired Aretha Franklin's voice and covered one of her songs. Presley also named some of the other "strong female vocalists" she liked.
John Lennon's son, Sean Ono Lennon, first saw The Beatles' 'Yellow Submarine' on television years after its debut. The movie seems to have helped him reach a major epiphany.
John Lennon critiqued Paul & Paula's "Hey Paula" and several other songs on an episode of a famous television show. In his typical fashion, the "Imagine" singer proved hard to please.
Roger Ebert said an Elvis Presley movie with Nancy Sinatra would become fodder for insomniacs. He compared it to the sitcom 'The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet'.
John Lennon went on TV and criticized the children's song "On Top of Spaghetti" as well as other songs, including Elvis Presley's "(You're the) Devil in Disguise."
Oasis' "Supersonic" was inspired by George Harrison's music. Oasis' Noel Gallagher revealed why he didn't think there was anything wrong with taking inspiration from the Fab Four.
Roger Ebert said watching one of Elvis Presley's movies made him miserable. In addition, Ebert discussed his feelings about the King of Rock 'n' Roll in general.