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.
Ringo Starr revealed “Back Off Boogaloo” was an accident that came about when he was working with George Harrison. Ringo explained how "Back Off Boogaloo" fits into his songwriting discography.
Even though it's received reverent reviews, Ringo Starr has issues with The Beatles' "Rain." "Rain" was a hit in the United States, but it didn't chart in the United Kingdom.
Elton John recorded a bizarre rendition of The Beatles' "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds." This only happened because his writing partner watched one of The Beatles' movies.
Ringo Starr revealed what he thought of "Snookeroo" and the prospect of Elton John covering the tune. John recalled what he was thinking when he penned the track.
Elton John said Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog" was one of the two records that completely changed his life. The other was by another 1950s rock 'n' roll singer.
A producer discussed how tidbits of The Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby" and other songs were used to finish "Now and Then." "Now and Then" was not created using artificial intelligence.
Elton John's "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" features a baffling reggae breakdown from John Lennon. Shockingly, the aforementioned cover was a much bigger hit than The Beatles' version.
Elton John co-wrote one of Ringo Starr's biggest songs with another classic rock legend. John’s co-writer said it reminded him of one of The Beatles' most famous tracks.
Lana Del Rey was inspired by a song John Lennon produced for another rock star. Del Rey's tune was also inspired by an interesting place in Long Beach.
Paul McCartney's "Ebony and Ivory" and The Beatles' "Hello, Goodbye" might not seem connected. However, Paul says the tunes are both about "a deep theme in the universe."
John Lennon discussed the prospect of producing albums for Bob Dylan and Elvis Presley. It's unclear if Dylan would have wanted to work with John given a comment Dylan made.
John Lennon and Harry Nilsson weren't just friends: they were collaborators. The album the two made together has endured and still influences modern singers.
The Monkees' "I Wanna Be Free" is strikingly similar to The Beatles' "Yesterday." One song has a more universal meaning than the other but they're both great.
Madison Beer revealed one of her songs was inspired by The Beatles' "Yesterday" during an interview with Lana Del Rey. John Lennon had some negative things to say about "Yesterday."
According to John Lennon, Ringo Starr had a reputation for being "dumb." John hypothesized what might have happened to Ringo had he never joined The Beatles.
John Lennon's "Mind Games" might seem internally contradictory, but it's beautifully cohesive. John's son, Sean Ono Lennon, compared the song to a Möbius strip.
Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog" doesn't exactly have deep lyrics. Frank Sinatra insulted "Hound Dog" onstage while its writers looked on from the audience.