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 ›
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Todd Rundgren’s Rare 1990 “Rock Walk” Ceremony! Todd’s Live On Letterman!!
Todd’s “Rock Walk” Award Still Going Strong! Just last week, I happened to be going past The Guitar Center in Hollywood, California, so I checked out their “Rock Walk” and yes, Todd’s looking good more than 28 years later! I… 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 ›
Todd Rundgren Is “Nearly Human”! Vote Todd Into The Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall Of Fame For Todd’s 6-Fingered Masterpiece!
“Nearly Human” – Todd Rundgren’s ‘80’s Masterpiece! Be honest: how long before you noticed that Todd’s album cover included SIX fingers? Well, that “special” cover encases one of Todd Rundgren’s most brilliant works…just another reason Todd deserves to be in… Read More ›
Todd Rundgren – A Brilliant “Hermit”! “Mink Hollow’s” Power Pop Masterpiece! “Rock The Vote” For Todd!
“It’s Everything You Wanted From Todd…And More!” As we all “rock the vote” for Todd’s R’n’R Hall of Fame, let’s head back to the good old days, when Warner Brothers records actually PROMOTED a Todd album – and they had… Read More ›
“Twin Freaks!” “The Fireman!” Paul McCartney’s Neglected Solo Music Masterpieces!
Macca Has Never Looked Better! As you know, I’m a huge Paul McCartney fan – and “Macca” doesn’t get nearly enough credit for all of the experimental music projects he has taken on over the years. The History Of “The… Read More ›
Hall & Oates! Meatloaf! Funk! Todd Rundgren’s Top 5 Producing Efforts!
TIME TO EXPLORE ANOTHER FACET OF TODD RUNDGREN! I’ve posted many stories about Todd Rundgren before, focusing mostly on his music – classic pop singles like “Hello It’s Me” and “Can We Still Be Friends”, as well as more experimental… Read More ›
Female Empowerment Indeed! “Foxy Brown”! “Cleopatra Jones”! Blaxploitation’s Kick-Ass Women!
Time to celebrate a classic genre of 70’s film, and celebrate two women who not only broke racial barriers by starring in these films, but they scored big at the box office as well! First up: FOXY BROWN! Michael Anderson:… Read More ›
Brilliant Laura Nyro! Todd Rundgren’s Muse! Their Beautiful Musical History Together!
Celebrating One Of Music’s Greatest Singer / Songwriters! Meet Laura Nyro, one of music’s great talents. For Todd Rundgren fans, Nyro is a big part of his musical life. First, let’s talk about Laura: she was a musical prodigy –… Read More ›
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