The Who released their final album with Keith Moon as drummer – Who Are You – on August 18, 1978. Just less than three weeks later, Moon was to die of a drug overdose. In a 1989 interview, Pete Townshend said, “What I decided to … Continue reading Featured Album – Empty Glass – Pete Townshend
Update – This was originally posted on August 23, 2016. Mose Allison died on November 15, 2016, aged 89. RIP. So I was recently watching the terrific Who documentary, The Kids Are Alright, when the band launched into a live version of “Young Man Blues” from … Continue reading One Song/Three Versions – Young Man Blues
But I know sometimes I must get out in the light Better leave her behind with the kids They’re alright The kids are alright I recently wrote a post wherein I listed my top ten live concerts of all time. That list, as it turns … Continue reading Concert Review – The Who at TD Garden, Boston
I know you’ve deceived me now here’s a surprise I know that you have ‘cos there’s magic in my eyes Well here’s a poke at you You’re gonna choke on it too You’re gonna lose that smile Because all the while I can see for … Continue reading Featured Album – The Who Sell Out
Picture this: it’s early 1964. Only a few months earlier, the American President – who offered so much promise not only to America but to the world – is brutally assassinated in Dallas, Texas. America is still in a funk, still trying to figure out … Continue reading The British Invasion (Beatles to Blues – 1)
With this post I introduce a new feature which I call One Song, Three Versions. It always fascinates me how different artists can take just one song, run it through their own filter and make something completely different out of it… “Baby Don’t You Do … Continue reading One Song/Three Versions – Baby Don’t You Do It
