Glen Campbell: R.I.P.
Six years ago, Glen Campbell announced to the world that he had Alzheimer's disease. Four days ago, the dreaded, yet expected, news arrived. The legendary singer had died at age 81. For six decades Campbell defined what it meant to be a multi -talented performer:...
The Genesis of Genius
Last month rock fans saluted the 50th anniversary of "Sargent Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." However, the Lennon-McCartney partnership began 10 years earlier--July 1957, when 15-year old Paul McCartney, wanting to impress his new musical acquaintance, 16-year old...
Carlos Santana at 70. Still Rockin.’ Still Working.
Carlos Santana turned 70-years old yesterday. Let that sink in. And then note that he’s got a new album out, “Power of Peace” a collaboration with the Islely Brothers that puts a funky, soulful spin on African rhythms, PLUS he’s on tour. Carlos had just turned...
Baby Driver: A Hip Movie & A Hit Soundtrack
"Baby Driver," one of this summer’s hottest and hippest films, rates 97% on “Rotten Tomatoes” and the soundtrack is getting enough raves that it instantly became one of the top selling albums on iTunes. The soundtrack’s songs range from oldies: "Nowhere To Run"...
Attention Bob Seger Fans!
Bob Seger is one of the last super-star rockers to join the digital era, and now, finally, his fans can rejoice because his legal and financial issues have been resolved and much (but not all) of his music is finally available for streaming on Apple Music, Amazon,...
The Top 10 Songs From The “Summer Of Love”
Grills, fireworks and… oldies, the perfect July 4th holiday mix! Fifty years ago, 1967, was the famed "Summer of Love." San Francisco. Hippies. The earliest Boomers were turning 21, and the youngest were just three. Here are the most popular Top 40 hits from that...
Chuck Berry’s Final Album Has Been Released
Nearly three months after his death, Chuck Berry’s final album—his first in 38 years, has been released posthumously. “Chuck” is Berry’s final love letter, a 10-track collection that showcases a host of top players, including Berry’s daughter Ingrid on harmonica, his...
An Electric Performance by Sir Paul: “They Say It’s Your Birthday”
On June 1st the world celebrated "Sargent Pepper’s” 50th birthday, and a scant two weeks later, June 14th, Paul McCartney celebrates his 75th …here’s a video of him singing "They Say It's Your Birthday" and it’s electrifying. McCartney was only 26-years old when he...
Love R&B? This Really Is A “MUST SEE!”
Bert Berns wrote “Twist & Shout," "Cry Baby," "Hang On Sloopy," "I Want Candy," "Piece Of My Heart" and dozens more classic hit songs that helped define the soundtrack of the Boomer generation. In 2014, legendary San Francisco rock critic Joel Selvin wrote...