It’s 7/7 – And Ringo Turns 77! Happy birthday to Ringo Starr! He’s the most famous drummer of all-time…one of four members of the greatest musical group ever…and July 7th is Ringo’s 77th birthday! Let’s talk a moment to celebrate… Read More ›
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“China Grove”! “What A Fool Believes!” A Tale Of Two Doobie Brothers!
The Two Faces Of The Doobie Brothers! I want to celebrate one of the best classic rock bands of the 70’s….who also happened to be one of the best r’n’b bands of the 80’s! Here’s a look at a classic… Read More ›
Supertramp Forever! “Breakfast In America”! 70’s Progressive Pop Is Back!
Supertramp Forever! Supertramp fans rejoice! The band is on tour again! More on that in a moment, but first, let’s look at some of the most beautifully produced progressive pop music of the 70’s! Supertramp was formed in 1970, with… Read More ›
RIP Steely Dan’s Walter Becker! Icy Cool Steely Dan! Classic ’70’s Music!
RIP Walter Becker! Walter Becker, half of the iconic music group Steely Dan, has died. Becker wasn’t at the recent band performance in Los Angles, and reports are that Becker had been very ill and underwent surgery last month. Becker… Read More ›
Legal Sex Orgies! Censored Mick Jagger! Hapless Horror! The Best Documentaries!
Ready To Swing? The best documentaries open a door to a world you never knew existed – or were afraid to explore for yourself. They also shed light on some of your favorite Artists in candid moments: At times, they… Read More ›
RIP Ginger Baker! “Beware Of Mr. Baker”! Brilliant Ginger Baker Documentary! Cream’s Drummer Throws Down!
RIP Ginger Baker… Sad news: legendary Drummer Ginger Baker has died at the age of 80…he was a brilliant Musician and one of the legendary “mad men” of rock… Here is a brilliant documentary that tells his story – with… Read More ›
3 Years Blogging! A Million Thanks! Let’s Celebrate With Bacon, Travel And Exploitation!
It’s Anniversary Time! Let’s Celebrate! Today is the third year anniversary of this blog, and I want to take a moment to thank everyone who visits – and if you don’t want a piece of “bacon cake”, then maybe this… Read More ›
Genesis! Phil Collins! Peter Gabriel! GREAT Music Biography! The Sum Of Their Parts!
“I didn’t want to NOT be the drummer,” Collins says in a clip from the Showtime documentary. “This is what I did. ‘This is my territory” It’s Time For “Genesis!” Before I explain why you will be humming Genesis for… Read More ›
China! Siberia! Fiji! Penguins! Great Controversial Travel Documentaries!
There is a saying: Confucius: “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by experience, which is the bitterest.” Confucius may have been referring to these three… Read More ›
“The Rising!” Bruce Springsteen’s Brilliant 9/11 Tribute!
The Rising! In the aftermath of the horrific 9/11 attacks in 2001, Bruce Springsteen went into the studio and recorded an album of music that captured the mood of our country: anger, fear and ultimately, hope. “The Rising” holds up… Read More ›
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