I Think I Busted a Button on my Trousers … I hope they don’t fall down; Part Three

Meredith Hunter – the kid who was stabbed to death at the Stones’ Altamont concert, the pied pipes from Morocco, the numerous drug busts, the backlash from woman’s groups, Elmore James, Howlin ‘ Wolf, Chuck Berry, James Brown, Tina Turner, Maggie Trudeau and even Roy Rogers – all took the stage with the Stones in one form or another … It was the very first … Continue reading I Think I Busted a Button on my Trousers … I hope they don’t fall down; Part Three

I Think I Busted a Button on my Trousers … Hope they don’ t fall down; Part Two

It was all about the music. Women and even drugs tossed aside if it interfered with the tunes. Their founder; Brian Jones, cast from the love of his life as drugs and erratic playing interrupted the Stones’ legacy. A premature death in life – a fitting death for a rock n roll figure. Hunt, Faithful, Bianca and Pallenberg. Add Jones’ many conauests. The damsels in … Continue reading I Think I Busted a Button on my Trousers … Hope they don’ t fall down; Part Two

I Think I Busted a Button on my Trousers … Hope they don’t fall down; Part One

The Rolling Stones. The group created by Brian Jones. The band which launched the headlines; ‘ Would you let your daughter marry a Rolling Stone’? Five boys whose love of the blues catapulted them into the scournful eye of the public. Like Elvis before; Mick Jagger’ s gyrating hips and ‘ obscene’ movements – caused alarm for white folk everywhere. James Brown and Little Richard … Continue reading I Think I Busted a Button on my Trousers … Hope they don’t fall down; Part One

Fifty Years Ago Today …

The Rolling Stones pose outside of London’s famous Marquee club today. It was fifty years ago – the band played it’s very first gig here … Happy Birthday! The band was put together by guitarist Brian Jones who tragically passed away in 1969. He was replaced by Mick Taylor who remained with the group until 1975. Taylor was replaced by Ronnie Wood who remains to … Continue reading Fifty Years Ago Today …

Me and Mr. Jones – As in Darryl …

How does it feel?  To be on your own … Just like a Rolling Stone … This is what should have been asked to Mr. Darryl Jones upon our chance encounter at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. Who thinks of clever questions when a man who earned some of his chops playing with Miles Davis exits an elevator? I have been privaleged enough to be … Continue reading Me and Mr. Jones – As in Darryl …

Danny Rebel and the KGB; CD Review

Young kids today have it rough … One one hand, technology has enhanced and eased the process of recording. This allows the youth to not be held captive by record companies which prey on unsuspecting musicians. They still do yet not as much … The musicians have it rough because they are more talented and because of this – there are more of them. A … Continue reading Danny Rebel and the KGB; CD Review

What Does Music Mean?

If you ever wanted to seduce someone, music is something required. Good food may be prepared, the right wine chilled to give goosebumps on a warm summer’s evening. Candles lit to provide shadows with dancing material. Clothes removed, dreams added. Yet nakedness requires a beat. Barry White’s soulful voice may be the recipe to desire filled with anticipation of a soft touch from feathery fingers. … Continue reading What Does Music Mean?

Make it FUNKY – CONCERT DVD

First things first. What is witnessed in this documentary/ concert film, is not for the faint – hearted. In other words; Justin Bieber fans stay away. ‘Make it Funky‘ tells the tale of New Orleans music. A combination of blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel, soul and funk. Rock n roll? You bet … According to one of the performers in the almost three hour … Continue reading Make it FUNKY – CONCERT DVD

Top Ten Ways the Rolling Stones plan on Celebrating their Fiftieth Anniversary

The bad boys of Rock n Roll will be celebrating a half century of being bad boys. When … is anybody’s guess! Officially, the birthdate is 2013. That is when Charlie Watts joined the boys. After all – the Stones are not the Stones without Charlie … What will they do? Have a party at the local IHOP? Place celebratory syrop upon mounds of pancakes? … Continue reading Top Ten Ways the Rolling Stones plan on Celebrating their Fiftieth Anniversary