notems
-
My first Billy Idol show ever!!! And what a show it was ?.At 67, the man and his band did not skip a beat. His attire, stage presence, and extensive list of top hits including Rebel Yell (Billy's favorite) and Flesh for Fantasy (my favorite), brought not only a 1980s nostalgia but also a tremendous relief from the soulless wasteland of ...
-
1 Dec, 2022
I woke this morning to the sad news of Christie McVie's passing. Suffice it to say, it has been a melancholy day.I am flooded with memories of Fleetwood Mac from the first time I heard Rumours to a recent conversation I had with a dear friend about Bob Marley and the Wailers, the warmup band for their 1980 European tour. More than just memories though, it is the indelible mark
-
A dear friend reminded me that today is Robin Trower's birthday. ?HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBIN!!!? I wish you another 76 years. Are you sitting at the bottom of the stairs? I want to share a song with you that you shared with us many years ago: Birthday Boy.
-
5 Jan, 2021
I have a dear friend named David R. who's recently become a huge blues rock guitar fan. In fact, he purchased a newer ZZ Top CD and an older Johnny Winter/Rick Derringer live album circa 1970 to turn me on to what are some of his favorites. I would like to return the favor. However, since he travels a lot and does not have access to a fine CD player (I am a HiFi snob) and because ...
