How do you pick the best bass players? Do you select those that are the most famous or sell the most records or most requested session player or most flamboyant player? I do not play bass but I have some knowledge of the instrument and the function of the bass in music. There are many … More Best Bass Players
Attending musical concerts has always been a great delight for me. A friend and I were reminiscing about the concerts we’ve attended together in the past 40-plus years including a few in the last year. I’ve forgotten a few concerts but most of them I recall. I’ve picked 12 that rise above the rest; some … More 12 Favorite Concerts
Ringo Starr has come a long way from Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, the band he was in before the Beatles. Sir Ringo or Sir Richard has an unusual sound to it. Ringo’s journey through life from a sickly child in Liverpool to a knighthood hasn’t been a straight and easy one. His life is … More Sir Ringo: This Boy
Suppose the Beatles had not broken up when they did and stayed together at least until 1975. Since we are engaging in fantasy, let’s also say that John Lennon was not murdered in 1980 and lived a long and happy life. If the Beatles had continued to record together, at least occasionally, while each … More The Beatles Next Album
