Paul is widely regarded as the godfather of rock criticism. Starting Crawdaddy! at the age of 17, almost two years before Rolling Stone came into existence, Williams introduced a new, unique form of rock journalism to the American public. Launched just as the counterculture was gaining a prodigious following, the magazine became a forum for journalists to write intelligently about music, and helped rock gain its much-deserved cultural significance through verbal celebration.
In regards to why Crawdaddy! was starting up again, Paul Williams said, "I want, as before, to use my writing skills and this vehicle I once created called Crawdaddy! to support and encourage the process of self-realization made possible by this music and our involvement in it..."
About me: Crawdaddy!, the first U.S. magazine for rock criticism, has returned as a weekly online music publication. In earnest, the magazine aims to maintain the values set forth by the original, while also engaging with the changes that have occurred in publishing and the music industry over the last 40 years.
Paul Williams, widely regarded as the godfather of rock criticism, started Crawdaddy! magazine at the age of 17 from his dorm room at Swarthmore College in 1966. Almost two years before Rolling Stone came into existence, Williams introduced a new, unique form of rock journalism to the American public. The magazine became a forum for journalists to write intelligently about music that helped rock gain its much-deserved cultural significance through verbal celebration.
The newest incarnation of the magazine aims to tread the gap between the multifaceted foundations of rock 'n'roll (think Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, the Beach Boys, the Band) and the sometimes-overwhelming deluge of new rock music today (think Ryan Adams, Art Brut, Wolfmother, Cat Power, the Hold Steady, the White Stripes, etc).
Who I'd like to meet: People who agree with this sentiment:
"This is rock ‘n’ roll recorded poorly, played in a hurry, with sweaty hands and unsure reasons. How it sounds, what it says, who played what, is irrelevant. It feels right. This is my blood."
-- Grandpaboy
REVIEW: "This business is full of CDs from bands that tout themselves as the ‘REAL DEAL’. I’m really tired of spending the cash to be constantly disappointed with yet another knockoff from great bands long gone. This is the first CD I’ve purchased in a long, long time that was worth every penny. You just can’t find a CD with this state of craftsmanship anymore. His guitar playing and voice are extraordinary but coupled with his talents as a wordsmith and his awesome sense of arrangement and well, folks...it just doesn’t get any better. That for me is the meaning of ‘Real Deal. ’ Worth every penny!”
Taking Notes bleeds Americana, with an intoxicating blend of uptempo blues and soulful bluegrass....Segals sound is evocative of late Springsteen. Guest include Jeff Pevar (Crosby Stills & Nash, Phil Lesh) Collin Tilton (Van Morrison) Phil Rosenthal (Seldom Scene) and grammy winning Dobro player Stacy Phillips. Garry Segal's "Taking Notes" is a surprisingly great solo debut." Trevor D. music critic jambands.com
Help! I was dreaming about handing out the Crawdaddy! postcards at coffee shops and concerts last night! Maybe we should start a support group... you know... Crawdaddies Anonymous?
C-Daddy, we're so glad to have your add. Don't be a stranger, stop by our page & site, soon & often. Until then, we'll be lurking. Your friends @ RockCritics.com
I think I got a comma in my eye. I couldn't get it out. I was crying commas, or maybe it was a semi-colon and the comma came out, but the dot...the dot just stuck. Damn you semi-colons!
