Casey Kasem (1932-2014): An Appreciation
A golden voice is silenced, but only in the here and now.
Appreciations
‘What a soul for New Orleans’: Allen Toussaint talks Dr. John ahead of Saturday tribute concert
Dr. John’s flamboyant life and hoodoo-tinged music will be celebrated during a special concert event to be held on Saturday, May 3, 2014, in New Orleans as part of the Jazz and Heritage Festival.
Jesse Winchester (1944-2014): An Appreciation
Raised on the fertile musical soil of Mississippi and Tennessee, Jesse Winchester’s career began when Robbie Robertson took him under his wing.
One Track Mind: GWAR, “The Road Behind” from America Must Be Destroyed (1992)
After hearing of the passing of Dave Brockie, known to GWAR fans as alien conqueror Oderus Urungus, I wanted to write something about Scumdogs of the Universe, my personal favorite record by the band. But in the days that followed, I kept coming back to this song. “The Road Behind”Read More
Exclusive: Video tribute to Peter Banks, founding guitarist of Yes and Flash
George Mizer, Peter Banks’ long-time manager and friend, is sharing a touching tribute video honoring the founding Yes guitarist on the one-year anniversary of his early passing. Stream it here! You May Also Like: Flash [Featuring Yes Co-Founder Peter Banks] – ‘In the USA Live 1972-73’ (2022) David Cross andRead More
The Friday Morning Listen: Devo – ‘Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!’ (1978)
When I’ve gone back to revisit Devo’s first appearance on Saturday Night Live (October 14, 1978), it still seems kind of shocking. I hadn’t yet heard them on the radio, so their bizarre cover of the Stones’ “Satisfaction” and especially the beyond-bizarre performance of “Jocko Homo” had me staring atRead More
The Friday Morning Listen: Jim Hall and Ron Carter- Alone Together (1972)
When I heard that Jim Hall had died I thought, “Shoot, I was hoping he was gonna live till the ripe old age of…” Of course, I then realized that he had lived that long. You May Also Like: Daniel Carter, William Parker, Matthew Shipp – Seraphic Light, Live atRead More
Jazz drummer Chico Hamilton (1921-2013): An Appreciation
NEA jazz master Chico Hamilton, whose career highlights included stints with Lester Young and leading his own celebrated West Coast-jazz band, has died. The legendary drummer was 92. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Sparks Fly On E Street: Lou Reed, Bruce Springsteen, “Street Hassle” (1978)
Yeah, this was supposed to be about “Dry Lightning,” but Lou Reed has died and my heart’s just not in it tonight. You May Also Like: Lou Reed Head Faked His Fans Once Again With ‘Animal Serenade’
Hayao Miyazaki, celebrated animator, director, writer and artist: Appreciations
As I started to think about what I wanted to say about the retirement of Hayao Miyazaki, my mind fell rather clumsily on the disputed quote said to about Alexander the Great about having “no more worlds to conquer.” You May Also Like: Thollem – ‘Worlds In A Life, Two’Read More
