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Category Archives: obituary
Aloha From Hawaii
It was 40 years ago, January 14, 1973 that Elvis Presley made history (again) with his Aloha from Hawaii show that was broadcast via satellite to over 40 countries. Elvis never played outside the United States, most likely due to his manager, Colonel Tom Parker’s sketchy past and so this was the first (and only) [...]
Sammy Johns
I don’t know what it was like to be a young adult in the 1970s but I’d like to think it was something along the lines of Sammy John’s “Chevy Van”. While Starland Vocal Band sang of an “Afternoon Delight” with your lover (aka baby), John’s song turned Stephen Stills idea of ”love the [...]
Playlist for Mourning
I did not plan to comment on the horrific events in Newtown as so many discussions are still ongoing but it is so hard to focus on the trivial while we bury the innocent. I really don’t have anything to add but I do know that music can help heal and soothe and comfort those [...]
MCA
The Beastie Boys were my Beatles. Sure U2 and REM were a huge influence but they played Rock music. The Beastie Boys took rock music and turned it on its ear. It was totally familiar and yet completely different. And like The Beatles, they matured, as did their music and interests. I would say that [...]
Ronnie Montrose
Ronnie Montrose was working on his first album when a call to the big leagues, a chance to work with Van Morrison jettisoned that plan. You can hear the results on Van Morrison’s “Tupelo Honey“. It also resulted in a Top 40 classic hit. After his stint with Van Morrison, Ronnie joined the Edgar Winter [...]
