Post Tagged with: "JC Mosquito"

by / on June 4, 2013 at 11:21 am / in Almost Hits, Rock Music, Uncategorized

Almost Hits: Iron Butterfly, “In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida” (1968)

Or “Why Thou Shall Not Tamper with the Vegetation In the Garden of Eden” — A Combination Counterculture Sermon and Horticulture Guide by JC Mosquito …

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by / on May 22, 2013 at 7:27 am / in Appreciations, Rock Music

The Doors’ Ray Manzarek (1939-2013): An Appreciation

Looking back, it’s been common to equate the Doors with their vocalist and frontman Jim Morrison.

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by / on April 23, 2013 at 10:14 am / in Almost Hits, Pop Music, Uncategorized

Almost Hits: Andy Kim, “Rainbow Ride” (1969)

I like to think I’m pretty normal, or at least I can pass for normal on most days. But as I get older, I’m beginning to visualize that somewhere, in the back of my mind, there’s an office where some part of me spends time sorting, evaluating and archiving memories of key events, moments, and influences in my life.

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by / on April 7, 2013 at 3:06 pm / in On Second Thought, Pop Music, Rock Music, Uncategorized

On Second Thought: Bryan Adams, Cat Stevens, Dire Straits, ELP, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, others

So, the local church down the block was having its annual MAMMOTH GARAGE SALE. Occasionally, there are good deals to be had: high-end stereo systems for $100 or less, old but serviceable furniture suitable for a rental suite or cabin at the lake

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by / on March 5, 2013 at 9:04 am / in On Second Thought, Rock Music, Uncategorized

On Second Thought: David Bowie – The Next Day (2013)

Straight to it: Over the years, David Bowie’s continual shifting and remaking of his persona struck many as a case of someone trying too hard to convince the world that he was not simply a pop star, but was actually some kind of artiste.

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by / on March 1, 2013 at 7:43 am / in Blues, Monthly Best-of Lists, Pop Music, Progressive rock, Uncategorized

Best of February 2013: Readers pick Henry McCullough, Justin Hayward, Levon Helm, Steven Wilson, Robben Ford

Neo-progger Steven Wilson’s stirring new album spends a second month in the reader’s poll at Something Else!, joined by new tributes to Wings’ Henry McCullough and the Band’s Levon Helm.

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by / on February 25, 2013 at 7:39 am / in New Music Monday

New Music Monday: Steven Wilson, the Mavericks, Justin Hayward, Antonio Sanchez, Johnny Marr

The Fabulous Thunderbirds return with an R&B-soaked groover. Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell combine for a long-awaited Americana reunion. Johnny Marr is ready to reclaim his throne as a guitar god for a new generation.

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by / on February 12, 2013 at 9:22 am / in Pop Music, Rock Music, Uncategorized

Almost Hits: Donnie Iris, “Ah! Leah!” (1981)

Here’s one you might remember: “Ah! Leah!” by Donnie Iris, his only really big hit, which peaked at No. 29 in the Billboard charts on February 7th, 1981. That intro is a bit tongue in cheek, actually

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by / on January 10, 2013 at 8:40 am / in Bluegrass, Country, Uncategorized

Paige Anderson and the Fearless Kin – Wild Rabbit EP (2012)

Well, it’s the 21st century. It has been for some time now. And like many people, I spend more than a few hours each week surfing the ‘net, looking for great but often obscure performances from classic rock acts or mostly unknown artists.

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by / on January 8, 2013 at 10:40 am / in Gimme Five, Pop Music, Rock Music, The Sucks Series, Uncategorized

Gimme Five: Songs where the Beatles, well, sucked (again!)

We called “All You Need Is Love” a pasted-together goof, “The Long and Winding Road” a devastatingly maudlin bore. And you ripped us to shreds. Now, we’re back for more.

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