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Dixie Dregs Alert!—Go See Them!!

March 18, 2018 | Published in Deep Purple, Dixie Dregs, Kansas

This is simply one of the best bands I have ever seen! I am embarrassed to say that I am very late to the party on this one as somehow they were not on my radar during their heyday (late seventies into the 80’s). This is quite surprising to me, an avid guitarist, since Steve … Continue reading Dixie Dregs Alert!—Go See Them!! →

Rush – and a Revelation

February 8, 2018 | Published in Beach Boys, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Rush

People have often asked why the time from the early 60’s through the 90’s was so special for music. I believe I know that answer, but why that time was also so special for the music industry has eluded me until I recently saw a great documentary on the band Rush and their rabid fans. … Continue reading Rush – and a Revelation →

Having Some Fun at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Expense

December 18, 2017 | Published in Bad Company, Dr. Feelgood, J. Geils Band, Moody Blues, Motorhead

For anyone who ever watched 60 Minutes, think of this as the “A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney” bit at the end of each show. Kind of fitting as this is my year-end blog. Who the heck are the voters for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?? Try as they do, they never seem … Continue reading Having Some Fun at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Expense →

Iconic Artists “Retiring” – Doesn’t Sound Right + Funny Paul Simon and Frank Zappa Stories

March 2, 2018 | Published in Frank Zappa, Paul Simon

I recently read in our good ol’ CDJ about the retirement plans of Paul Simon, Neil Diamond, Elton John, and Ozzy Osbourne. The strangest feeling came over me—it just didn’t sound right. I actually am finding it hard to cope with the thought. Although I am getting older myself and in semi-retirement mode for the … Continue reading Iconic Artists “Retiring” – Doesn’t Sound Right + Funny Paul Simon and Frank Zappa Stories →

New Song—Fun Video!

January 13, 2018 | Published in Blues Next

Happy New Year everyone! I put together a blues jam session a couple years ago just to try and up my game as a guitar player. That session organically turned into a pretty hot blues band, which is now called Blues Next. I wrote a rockin’ blues song about how the world didn’t turn out … Continue reading New Song—Fun Video! →

Rediscovering Chris Hillman

November 30, 2017 | Published in Byrds, Chris Hillman, Tom Petty

I was reading our own web platform, Classics Du Jour, about the “10 Lesser Known Facts About Joni Mitchell…” and at the end was a “related” story about Chris Hillman. I clicked on that and discovered the new Chris Hillman album produced by Tom Petty! I’ve always felt that CDJ served a very meaningful purpose, … Continue reading Rediscovering Chris Hillman →

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Rap's Blog: Backstage Access

Dixie Dregs Alert!—Go See Them!!

Rush – and a Revelation

Having Some Fun at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Expense

Iconic Artists “Retiring” – Doesn’t Sound Right + Funny Paul Simon and Frank Zappa Stories

New Song—Fun Video!

Rediscovering Chris Hillman

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