That name sounds familiar, right? If you were around during the 1960s or early 1970s, you knew of her television and film appearances, and her recordings. You might also remember here from the trial of causing the death of her boyfriend. Since, she’s lived out of the spotlight. Let’s look at her career, because she … More Claudine Longet
Peggy Lee was one of the most successful pop singers in a career that spanned six decades. In 1969, she had one of her biggest hits, “Is That All There Is”, a nostalgic song that reached number eleven on the chart. Not bad for a woman pushing 50, in an age where rock and roll … More Miss Peggy Lee
These two music festivals, two years apart, capped an incredible musical decade and showcased young musicians pointing the world in a new direction. These events were the watermark on the music of the 1960s. Although two years apart, these films are quite different. One is about the music, the other is about the experience. Monterey … More Monterey Pop and Woodstock
The 1976 concert film from Led Zeppelin played on Turner Classic Movies as part of a series of music-related films. I enjoy the live album from the film more than the actual film. The concert footage was filmed over several nights at Madison Square Garden in July 1973, with the fantasy sequences added later. Additional … More The Song Remains the Same
My blog on former Poco songwriter and guitarist Paul Cotton is one of my most popular writings. Paul has a lot of fans. After leaving Poco in 2010, Paul enjoyed life in Key West and fronted his own band. In recent years, Paul has been living in Oregon, mostly out of the public eye, but … More Paul Cotton 2
Les Dudek has traveled a lot of miles in his musical career. From obscurity to mainstream music biz, back to relative obscurity. A ramblin’ man of sorts. Dudek was positioned on the road to success in the 1970s, but for some reason, it did not happen. Talent, connections, big record company contract – somehow the … More Les Dudek: The Best Guitarist You Don’t Know
They are back, with new music. The late 1970s band with numerous hits in the 1980s, like “Pretty in Pink” and “Love My Way”, never stopped touring but has been silent on new product since 1991. It’s a wonder any band releases new music because there is no record industry, except for the … More Psychedelic Furs 2020
Another reader suggested topic. Form a fantasy band, picking by position. Ready, set, go. Lead singer: Roger Daltrey. There are many fine vocalists, but Roger is hands-down the one. More iconic vocalists? Jagger, Bowie, Lennon come to mind, but Roger has the range, the swagger and the chops. Roger just looks like the prototype 1970s … More Ultimate Rock Band
I asked a very close friend to suggest some blog ideas, and he gave me this one. In case you are new to this blog, I write about music more than any other subject, so I approached this topic with keen interest. It is not just about music, it is about friendship. Once upon a … More My Vinyl Records Days
After “Horse With No Name” everyone knew of the musical group, America, three American lads living in England who had a massive international debut hit album. It happened at the right time, the folk-rock era was underway, as was the time of the singer-songrwiter. Those catchy acoustic-guitar, folky riffs with the mysterious lyrical imagery was … More America: Homecoming (1972)
