October will be an exciting month for new music, re-issues, and or releases of interest for the real music fan. Here’s what’s coming in October… The Rolling Stones release their long-awaited media driven LP called, ‘On Air in the Sixties’ which will include Book and companion DVD. David Crosby will release ‘Sky Trails,’ and David […]
Isaac Hayes was born in poverty in Covington, TN in 1942 and lost his immediate family after his father ran out on them shortly after his birth. Isaac was raised by his sharecropper grandparents. After graduating from high school he was offered a few music scholarships at local universities but turned these offers down to […]
There may not be another Southern Rock group like 38 Special. We couldn’t imagine getting on the road without throwing in a tape or CD to hear “Caught Up In You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “Hold On Loosely,” “Wild Eyed Southern Boys,” or “Second Chance.” Rockers Don Barnes and Donnie Van Zant grew up in the same […]
Timothy B. Schmit the one-time member who replaced bassist Randy Meisner in both Poco and the Eagles has released ‘Leap of Faith’ his latest album and has announced an upcoming fall tour. Tim’s in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Eagles, but his touch can be heard on many […]
There’s an old saying that behind every successful man stands a great woman,. In rock and roll, there stands three kingmakers, the men behind three iconic bands that changed the course of music. Their names are Robert Stigwood, George Martin, and Murray Wilson. Let’s spend a little time getting to know the man that may […]
The Pretenders will appear on the popular ‘Austin City Limits’ program October 14th, part of the upcoming fall shows. NPR viewers and those that love the series will be thrilled with the variety of performers that are scheduled to appear this fall including Ed Sheeran, the Zac Brown Band, Norah Jones and more. ‘Austin City […]
The Grass Roots churned out hit after hit in the 60s and early 70s, and although they have not received the call, the band richly deserves to be anybody’s Hall of Fame. The members of the band came from Los Angeles and were actually the studio group for successful songwriters P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri. […]
When a rock star appears on stage it’s magical. The live music, the memories, the moment your favorite song crashes through the sound system. It must be great to be a rock star, but like you, these musicians held regular jobs before the fame and fortune kicked in. Pink Floyd’s David once worked as a […]
Marie Dionne Warwick was born in East Orange, NJ in 1940 and had a string of 60s and 70s hits that propelled her to the upper stratosphere of the music industry. Here are a few fun facts about Dionne you may not have known… Dionne’s aunts and uncles were The Drinkard Singers, a popular gospel […]
We’re still reeling from the death of founding Steely Dan member Walter Becker, a gift from the music Gods lost a few weeks ago. He and Donald Fagen met at Bard College, toured as the backup band for Jay and the American’s for a summer, and once had actor Chevy Chase as their drummer. Walter […]