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.
A classic rock star said Radiohead's "Karma Police" copied part of The Beatles' "Sexy Sadie." The star said Radiohead garnered praise for drawing influence from The Beatles while he didn’t.
XTC's Andy Partridge revealed how The Beatles' "Rocky Raccoon" may or may not have influenced XTC's "Dear God." He also discussed his connection to The Beatles' song.
Priscilla Presley and Elvis Presley first met each other while he was in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. Priscilla charmed her future husband by keeping their meeting secret.
The Beatles' 'A Hard Day's Night' promoted the stereotype of Paul McCartney as a carefree guy. Subsequently, Paul was asked how he felt about the film.
The upcoming biopic ‘Priscilla’ will feature none of Elvis Presley’s music. During an interview, director Sofia Coppola explained why this is the case.
Elvis Presley's "Jailhouse Rock" became one of the most famous songs of the 1950s. Subsequently, the King of Rock 'n' Roll released another No. 1 single that sounds just like it.
John Lennon said there were two parts of The Beatles' "In My Life" that Paul McCartney wrote. Paul remembered having a more pivotal role in the creation of the song.
One of Paul McCartney's solo songs was the result of a "happy accident." Paul's solo song appeared on an album that became No. 1 hit decades into his career.