This category is for artists whom I thought significant enough to write multiple posts about.
When Tom Petty died, I did a post on my ten favorite songs by him. You can check it out here and see it as a companion piece. “I always liked cowboys because they played the guitar.” – Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty was born … Continue reading Tom Petty (1st of 4 posts)
“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)
