I didn’t know Eddie Van Halen personally. Only to say hello backstage when our Columbia Records’ band Alice In Chains opened for Van Halen on one of their big tours. So, unlike my usual fare, I have no personal stories to tell. Yet, I find it hard to sit back and not write about this … Continue reading Like Picasso or Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen Was a True Original
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When Peter Green passed away, we lost one of the greatest blues/rock electric guitarists of all-time. Yet despite his major contributions to music and blues styling on the guitar, Peter Green is not a name that many immediately recognize. In 1967, Peter Green founded the legendary band Fleetwood Mac. But he only led it until … Continue reading Remembering Peter Green
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Recently there was a national television relief benefit concert called “Rise Up New York!” to support New Yorkers most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It was put on by the Robin Hood Foundation, whose mission is to fight poverty in New York City. It was a joy to see so many great artists come together … Continue reading Billy Joel, Still Relevant — Rise Up New York!
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I recently saw Once We Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band, in a theater, and given the givens, I hope it will be placed on one of the TV streaming services soon. I know it’s due to air on Canada’s Crave network but not sure when. I feel funny writing a blog without first … Continue reading Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band — Truth Or Whitewash?
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In the wake of the recent Grammy scandal (if you’re not up on it, keep reading), we must ask ourselves… how did it happen? And what does a Grammy even mean anymore? In 1969 when I first started in the music business, the two big award shows were the Oscars and the Grammy Awards. As … Continue reading Grammy Scandal: What Happened to Music’s Biggest Night?
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I’ve just seen the most remarkable rock documentary, which I think may be my favorite so far. Bill Wyman’s, The Quiet One, available on Amazon and a few other streaming services. I am actually writing this review on an airplane flying home from visiting family in southern California for Thanksgiving, and I’ve literally just seen … Continue reading Bill Wyman The Quiet One – An Extraordinary Film With A Remarkable Perspective
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This October 9th Blue Öyster Cult will make rock history by releasing one of their best albums ever! Not many rock artists can make that statement during the later stages of their careers. I have heard the advance release, and if you like rock, and the way it’s supposed to sound and feel, you are … Continue reading Blue Öyster Cult Release Incredible New Music
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I recently watched the new docu-series Laurel Canyon. If you enjoyed Echo in The Canyon (which I thought was extraordinary), Laurel Canyon is a great follow-up. It’s a two-part television documentary and gives a much broader view of that legendary Laurel Canyon music scene. It includes many more artists than Echo and I learned a … Continue reading Laurel Canyon, The Byrds, Elvis Costello and My Rickenbacker Guitar
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Any time Sharon and I can see Jim Messina or Kenny Loggins on tour we try and go to the show. Not only do we enjoy their music but they are also old friends. Jim Messina built his reputation from being in the bands Poco and Buffalo Springfield and also acting as producer for the … Continue reading Catching Up With Old Friend Jim Messina
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Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution is a traveling exhibit now on display at the New-York Historical Society Museum & Library. I was invited to attend the opening ceremony in which there was a panel discussion about Bill’s early years and some of the more memorable moments and concerts he promoted. Many of … Continue reading Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution
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If you are a true Who fan, you’re going to love this band’s first new release in thirteen years, titled WHO — despite Pete Townshend’s opening cynical lyric, “I don’t care/I know you’re gonna hate this song.” I’ve wanted to write about this album since I first heard it in early November of last year. … Continue reading WHO? Yes, And You’re Going Love It!
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I was perusing CDJ, when I spied a great interview with Rob Halford by my old friend Jim Villanueva. New music by iconic veterans is most always something to shout about. The idea of always “becoming” keeps an artist fresh and vibrant. A metal Christmas album is perfect, and Celestial delivers on all fronts. The … Continue reading Rob Halford and the Secret Lives of Metal Gods
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Paul Rappaport ("Rap") is a legendary music business veteran of 40 years. (He is not a cowboy!).
Paul is best known for his 33 year career at Columbia Records where he became a Sr. VP and played a pivotal role in the careers of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, Alice In Chains, Billy Joel, Elvis Costello, Journey, and so [more]
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