Lewie Steinberg, original bassist of Booker T. and MGs has sadly passed away. Steinberg played on the band’s first two albums, Green Onions and Soul Dressing. He died Thursday of cancer at age 82. Steinberg had a long and successful career as a writer and composer working with others including Otis Redding, Stax Records’ famous […]
VIDEO: Rembering Dion & The Belmonts
RIP Scotty Moore
From the AP: Scotty Moore, the pioneering rock guitarist whose sharp, graceful style helped Elvis Presley shape his revolutionary sound and inspired a generation of musicians that included Keith Richards, Jimmy Page and Bruce Springsteen, died Tuesday. He was 84. Moore died at his home in Nashville, said biographer and friend James L. Dickerson, who […]
4/15/2015: RIP BB King the King of the Blues
Originally posted May 15, 2015. The King of the Blues, BB King, passed away last night. The BBC eulogizes King here. King, known for his hits My Lucille, Sweet Little Angel and Rock Me Baby, died in his sleep in Las Vegas. Born in Mississippi, King began performing in the 1940s, going on to influence […]
“Cocaine”
Originally posted August 3, 2014. JJ Cale, who died a year ago July, had a unique and deceptively simple sound that came from his playing behind the beat. On July 29, Eric Clapton’s tribute CD to JJ will be released. As Eric says about his friend, “He was a fantastic guy and a great musician. […]
Boris Gardiner & The Love People: “Memories of Love”
Boris Gardiner bio from AllMusic.com: Boris Gardiner, bass player, vocalist and musical director, has never been one of reggae’s most celebrated names, but he has remained a permanent fixture in the music and has three major UK chart hits to his credit. His bass-playing skills first emerged in the late 60s, and the bands he […]
VIDEO: Remembering Procol Harum
RIP Merle Haggard
Rest in peace Merle Haggard, one of the greatest musicians in history.
Key West Green Parrot Sound Check
The Green Parrot has some of the best live music in Key West. And that’s saying something. On our recent visit we walked down to check out the funky sound from the multi-talented Mia Borders. “Use Me” by Bill Withers at Jazz on the Green in Omaha, Nebraska. August 13, 2015. Wayne Maureau on drums. Jesse […]
Super Bowl Halftime
No doubt Beyonce ruled the halftime show with an incredible show of some big-time skill. I thought she was the star, but I can’t get Coldplay’s Adventure of A Lifetime out of my head:
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