Donovan Posts - Spinner

On Second Thought: 20 Hit Songs Originally Written for Other Artists

20 hit songs that were intended for other artists but wound up with their makers, including Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Neil Young and more. ... Read More »

Donovan Q&A, on Dylan Rivalry, Helping Paul McCartney Write 'Yellow Submarine'

Donovan talks about his Rock Hall induction, his friendship with Bob Dylan and working with the Beatles. ... Read More »

Donovan Admits He 'Didn't Pay Attention' to Rock Hall Until He Was Inducted

Donovan discusses his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and his legendary career. ... Read More »

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2012 Inductees: Guns N' Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Beastie Boys Are In

Cleveland, get ready for one hell of a night. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2012 inductees will include Guns N' Roses, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Beastie Boys. ... Read More »

David Lynch Releases Star-Studded 'Download for Good' Charity Compilation

David Lynch has released 'Download for Good: Music That Changes the World,' a star-studded digital charity compilation featuring Tom Waits, Peter Gabriel, Maroon 5 and Iggy Pop, among others. ... Read More »

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2011 Inductees Announced

On Tuesday, the incoming class for the 2011 Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame was announced from a pool of 15 eligible hopefuls. ... Read More »

Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond Lead 2011 Rock Hall of Fame Nominees

Douglas Mason, Getty Images Time for the annual griping and debating among the rock-fan masses -- ... Read More »

Matt Costa Draws on Bob Lind for 'Mobile Chateau'

As Spinner previously noted, singer-songwriter Matt Costa isn't shy about emulating the classic songwriting of the Byrds and Donovan. ... Read More »

Matt Costa Performs Live on the Interface

Matt Costa's latest album, 'Mobile Chateau,' finds the indie singer-songwriter taking a metaphorical trip back in time to the '60s. ... Read More »

Matt Costa, 'The Season' -- Song Premiere + 'Mobile Chateau' Cover Art

Singer-songwriter Matt Costa is changing things up this fall. Case in point: the first track off his new album 'Mobile Chateau,' a washed-out, Donovan-inspired pop song about breaking hearts and a season where "everybody's leaving." ... Read More »