Is the lead singer in a rock band the most important member? I would argue they are the hardest to replace.
As successful rock bands age they have to decide how to go forward and do shows as their bodies, … Read the rest
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look at it move!
4 Players in a Room
The magic of music….. 3 great guitarists, a great drummer, and a moment. No tech, no loopers, no laptop, just musicians getting down. Enjoy this video of Jubu Smith recording a new song with the legendary Eric Gales and Charlie … Read the rest
Halloween Cover Series By Winnie Rose
This is a really cool series of piano covers by Winnie Rose, all with the spooky Halloween theme. Just in time! She also added some of her originals to a Halloween Playlist on youtube, ready for streaming on … Read the rest
Da Bears
I missed this when it aired – pretty damn funny. Wait for the end with the bird. I love football and I’m glad it’s back in 2020.
Y2K Clarified
Y2K wasn’t any kind of scam or hysteria, I think it was actually one of our finest computing moments. We identified a possible disaster and avoided it with thousands of hours of coordinated hard work. Politics or stupidity didn’t get … Read the rest
Morons With Power
The very best of Giminy Glick, the funniest interviewer on television.
… Stone Cold Shame
Go ahead, put your red dress on!
Great song by TVOTR
First a live jam from back when it came out:
Then the smokin studio version:
So Ruff So Tuff Out Here
Let me tell ya people!
Found some live ZAPP featuring the mega funky Roger Troutman from that same Aruba Funk Jam hosted by Sinbad.
So funky. Computer Love.
So much more Zapp and other Ohio funk legends on our all-Ohio … Read the rest
Way Down Inside
Rick Beato with a great dissection of the Zep classic Whole Lotta Love:
I like when he picks up the guitar and plays along with the solo.
Pretty sick!
… It’s The Wrapping They Buy
Here’s a great interview clip with the shy and interesting Charlie Watts, drummer for the Rolling Stones, from back in the early days.
He reflects on life in a successful white rock ‘n roll band playing black R&B, how American … Read the rest
All Right Hold Tight
… A Woman Taken By The Wind
… What He Wants Is Live Aretha
… Lively Isleys
Isley Brothers live for TV 1973 doing their rendition of Summer Breeze.
Enjoy.
Stick around for the guitar solo.
… Funniest Jokes
… Interviewing Funk Legends – The Ohio Players
Here’s a longform interview with Diamond and Kuumba from OP. Enjoy!
Here’s another great interview with Diamond:
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… Tom Petty Song Breakdown
Cool breakdown of a classic Tom Petty song, from the arrangement, the performances, and the mix.
Good stuff.
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