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Jon Friedman


Jon Friedman, who teaches The Beatles: Their Music, Influence and Legacy at Stony Brook University, is the author of the Miniver Press ebook "Goo Goo Ga Joob: Why I Am the Walrus Is The Beatles’ Greatest Song."

Photo of a high schoolers. Next Avenue, 50th high school reunion

Why I'm Not Going to My 50th High School Reunion

In 1973, the year I graduated, Steely Dan said it best — 'And I'm never going back to my old school'
April 28, 2023
George Harrison playing a guitar. Next Avenue, the beatles, George Harrison
Opinion

George Harrison: What the 'Quiet Beatle' Taught Us

With a ‘live in the now’ mentality, Harrison, who would have turned 80 this year, modeled valuable life lessons
February 24, 2023
A black and white photo of Yoko Ono and John Lennon. Next Avenue
Opinion

Yoko Ono at 90: Still Misunderstood After All These Years

She's always been accused of breaking up The Beatles, but this writer makes the case for giving Yoko Ono the benefit of the doubt
February 17, 2023
People gathered around the table prepared for a food fight. Next Avenue, Cheers, tv show, 40th anniversary

Remembering 'Cheers' at 40

A fan's reflection on the sitcom where we knew everybody's name
October 19, 2022
A family dropping off their adult children at college. Next Avenue, advice empty nesters

Sending a Child or Grandchild to College? 8 Ways To Help Them Adjust

A longtime college professor offers tips on what first-year students need to do to succeed, and how family members can help from the sidelines
August 24, 2022
A black and white photo of the Rolling Stones during a concert. Next Avenue, the rolling stones 1972 tour

A Rolling Stones Memory That's Lasted 50 Years

At the first Stones concert I saw, at Madison Square Garden in 1972, I discovered you CAN always get what you want
July 25, 2022
Paul McCartney wearing headphones in a studio. Next Avenue, Paul McCartney turns 80

At 80, Paul McCartney Shows Us How to Age Gracefully

It's a big 'Birthday' for the 'cute Beatle' who is still happily making music
June 15, 2022
A black and white still taken on the set of The Godfather. Next Avenue, 50th Anniversary

An Offer You Can't Refuse: Appreciating 'The Godfather' on Its 50th Anniversary

From cinematic art to pop culture references, this epic film has been influential in multiple ways
March 24, 2022
The actor Bob Saget wearing a suit while on set of a talk show. Next Avenue, mourn, death, grief

Why We Mourn Celebrities and Long-Forgotten Friends

How our reactions to losses can surprise us, and how the pandemic — and social media — have changed grieving
February 23, 2022
A still from the trailer for "Get Back" the Beatles documentary by Peter Jackson. Next Avenue

The Beatles Try to ‘Get Back’ With Peter Jackson’s Film

The most depressing chapter in the history of The Beatles is getting a much more upbeat look
November 24, 2021
The author laid up in bed with his foot in a cast. Next Avenue, surgery recovery

What to Do When You Feel Like You Can't Do Anything

My three suggestions after being immobilized due to ankle surgery
August 19, 2021
An old photo of Jonathan Taplin taking Bob Dylan. Next Avenue

Meet the Master of Reinvention

'The Magic Years' author Jonathan Taplin: From Dylan roadie to Wall Street exec to Innovation Lab chief
June 1, 2021
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