Rock Album Cover Art… Take a close look…see any you like – or remember? There was a time when as much artistry went into the album covers as there was in the grooves….an example: Simple and classic…the cover art for… Read More ›
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Remember 9/11…25 Years On, My Experience In New York That Day – From Howard Stern To Bill Clinton…
Twenty-Five Years On… Today is the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attack on America – the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, as well as one hijacked plane that crashed in Pennsylvania. A devastating event that we reflect on as… Read More ›
Life As Tom Petty’s “Heartbreaker”…Guitarist Mike Campbell’s Compelling Memoir Is “What I’m Reading…”
50 Years As A “Heartbreaker…” That still stuns me. The rock band Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers turned FIFTY this year – a half century of classic rock! This iconic band topped the charts with instant classics like “American Girl”,… Read More ›
A Prescient “Dialogue Part 1 & 2!” A Classic Protest Anthem By Chicago Resonates In Today’s Chaotic World…
“Don’t You Ever Worry When You See What’s Going Down?” These lyrics were part of a powerful protest song from 1972 – lyrics that resonate loudly today – as we are in a world of non-stop madness – led by… Read More ›
Neglected Albums…Paul McCartney’s Ode To “London Town”…And His Biggest Hit Ever!
Paul McCartney Looks A Bit Chilly In “London Town!” As a fan of Paul McCartney, I was happy to see him release a critically acclaimed new album this summer: As a lover of vinyl, I have purchased a number of… Read More ›
“Censored Stones!” The Wild Rolling Stones Album Cover – Covered Up! But I Have The Original!
Check Out This Album Cover…What’s With The Faces? I am a collector of vinyl…called “albums” when I was growing up. The covers used to be works of art – for good and bad! I am beginning a series that looks… Read More ›
Who Was “Mr. Moonlight?” The Man Behind The Beatles! Terrific New Brian Epstein Book!
Everyone Knows These Guys… John, Paul, George and Ringo. The Beatles. The greatest musical group of our generation. No arguments, sorry. Their story has been told so many different ways, but do you know this guy? Meet Mr. Moonlight! You… Read More ›
Glen Hansard RIP…Oscar-Winning Singer/Songwriter’s Tragic Death…An Homage…
Shocking News…RIP Oscar-Winning Singer/Songwriter Glen Hansard… Such sad news to wake up to. Glen Hansard, the Irish folk-rock musician and actor who fronted the band the Frames and had Oscar-winning success with the 2007 film Once, has died…he was 56 years… Read More ›
Do You Know The “I Know I Know I Know I Know…” Song? Why Bill Withers Sings It 26 Times In A Row In “Ain’t No Sunshine!”!
A Terrific Song With Two Words Repeated TWENTY-SIX Times! There are so many great stories about unique songs, raucous recording sessions and more, and here’s one that tells the story of how an unfinished song became a legend! At the… Read More ›
Chappell Roan, Donna Summer And More “Hot Hot Hot” Summer Songs!
Hot Enough For You? It seems that the world is on fire: sweltering hot weather in Europe, large parts of the US in triple degree temperatures – what a climate mess we’ve created! So, I decided to follow my fellow… Read More ›
