This category is for artists whom I thought significant enough to write multiple posts about.
“The bad thing about history is that the people who were there are not talking, and the people that weren’t there, you can’t shut them up.” – Tom Waits as quoted by Al Kooper. Upon his arrival in LA in 1967 and with no prospects … Continue reading Al Kooper – Journeyman (Part Two)
If you read much rock and roll history or if, like the Music Enthusiast you’ve been around the block a few times, you’ll know the name Al Kooper. He shows up, Zelig-like, everywhere. This is his remarkable story. Much of this is based on his terrific … Continue reading Al Kooper – Journeyman (Part One)
Starting with his next album, A Wizard, A True Star, Rundgren – while still maintaining his pop sensibilities – started moving in a more prog-rock direction. The first side of the album is somewhat of a suite of tunes. Side two gets back to more … Continue reading Todd Rundgren – A Wizard, A True Star (final of 2)
Just to note, I was bummed out to hear about the passing of Dolores O’Riordan. Never did do any Cranberries songs on this blog and I liked them quite a bit. Todd Rundgren is an artist who hails from my hometown of Philadelphia, PA. While … Continue reading Todd Rundgren (1 of 2)
L-R: Jaimoe, Derek Trucks, Butch Trucks, Gregg Allman, Warren Haynes, Oteil Burbridge, Marc Quiῆones (Pictured above: The Allman Brothers’ final night as a band at the Beacon Theater, Oct. 28, 2014. This show was originally supposed to happen earlier in the year and I had tickets … Continue reading Midnight Riding with the Allman Brothers Band – (final of four)
(A picture of the bus people prior to peachdom. Editor Ron Currens is second from left, I am third. If we all look big, it’s because we all got oversized T-shirts. I found out later that Paul Kaytes – way over on the right – … Continue reading Midnight Riding with the Allman Brothers Band (3)
(Pictured: The cover from our itinerary) And you may find yourself Behind the wheel of a large automobile And you may find yourself in a beautiful house With a beautiful wife And you may ask yourself, well How did I get here? —-Once in a … Continue reading Midnight Riders – On the Road with the Allman Brothers Band (2 of 4)
