Dedicated to Chris Cornell. Soundgarden grew out of the whole early ’90’s “grunge” thing in Seattle that spawned Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains and Nirvana. A popular band, arguably they had no more celebrated song than “Black Hole Sun.” It’s worth quoting songwriter Chris Cornell’s … Continue reading One Song/Three Versions – Black Hole Sun
Elvis Costello burst upon the rock scene in 1977 as one of the angry young men of the punk/New Wave (r)evolution. His first three albums – My Aim Is True, This Year’s Model and Armed Forces – are classics of great, explosive rock and occasional … Continue reading Elvis Costello and the Imposters, Live at the Boch Center, Boston – Washing the Defectives
Wikipedia: “George Allen “Buddy” Miles Jr. (September 5, 1947 – February 26, 2008), was an American rock drummer, vocalist, composer, and producer. He was a founding member of The Electric Flag (1967), a member of Jimi Hendrix‘s Band of Gypsys (1969–1970), founder and leader of the Buddy Miles Express and later, the Buddy … Continue reading Featured Album – Them Changes – Buddy Miles (1970)
“It might get loud for a few seconds.” – The Edge, on getting ready to play in the movie. “Maybe a fistfight will break out.” – Jack White, on being asked what might happen when the three got together. “There’s always that point where you’re … Continue reading Movie Review – It Might Get Loud (2009)
In light of the fact that there’s a (not particularly well-received) biopic named Bohemian Rhapsody about Queen, let’s do a six-pack of the lads, shall we? For those new to this series, I don’t purport that these six-packs necessarily represent a band’s best, just six … Continue reading A Queen Six-Pack
This is actually one of my three-song sets but I figured if I said it in pidgin French you wouldn’t notice it. (Pictured – Ella Fitzgerald.) Wikipedia: “Nat Adderley (November 25, 1931 – January 2, 2000) was an American jazz trumpeter. He was the younger brother of saxophonist Julian “Cannonball” Adderley, … Continue reading Le Jazz Hot
When you go to a Billy Gibbons or ZZ Top concert, you are going to hear one of three things – blues, boogie, or blues ‘n boogie. And on a good night you might ever hear boogie ‘n blues. You want ballads? Go listen to … Continue reading Concert Review – Billy Gibbons at the Tupelo
