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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

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Concert Review, Jazz, Rock

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

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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

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Rock

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

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Cd Review, Rock

Carolyn Fe Blues Collective – Original Sin; C.D Review

If Angels could sing like Carolyn Fe; they would … This may seem like a cliche, it is and it is not. Depends whether or not you have listened to the c.d. Original Sin. The same – titled first track commences with crickets as the bass line. An acoustic guitar soon joins the chorus. Sitting on a porch with an apple in hand maybe? Just … Continue reading Carolyn Fe Blues Collective – Original Sin; C.D Review

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See Spot Sit … But Not For Long!

See Spot Run is the best possible name for guitarist Randy Bowen‘s music group. Why? Does he have a pooch who nixes the idea of standing still? Does Randy spend his days observing the non – putrid pooch? Not quite. The Pointe Claire resident’s name should be Spot because Randy is always on the move and he would not have it any other way … … Continue reading See Spot Sit … But Not For Long!

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Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock by Sammy Hagar

The following is an excerpt from Sammy Hagar’s book; When I was growing up, Fontana, California, was all orange groves, grape vineyards, and chicken ranches. I could eat oranges, grapefruits, and tangerines all fucking day if I wanted. I had to walk through an orange grove just to go to my next-door neighbor’s house. There really was no neighborhood. It was long before tract homes. … Continue reading Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock by Sammy Hagar

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Jazz, Rock

Carolyn Fe – Blues Collective; Collectively Yours …

Sometimes – it is not about the money. Such is this case with a bunch of blues musicians who have come together from different areas of the globe. According to bassist Oisin Little of London, England; no matter how much he loves the blues – it would not be the same if he did not also love his bandmates. “They are truly great people …!” … Continue reading Carolyn Fe – Blues Collective; Collectively Yours …

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Charlie’s Good T’ night … What about Ronnie?

Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood celebrates his 65th birthday on June 1. ‘The new Stone’ made his official debut as a member of the Stones with 1976’s ‘Black and Blue’ album, having already established himself as a formidable presence through his work with the Jeff Beck Group and the Faces. Since then, Wood has contributed an impressively varied tapestry of guitar work to the band’s … Continue reading Charlie’s Good T’ night … What about Ronnie?

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Top Ten Reasons why Van Halen are Tired

An enigma. Not an Enema Although both are a pain in the ass … This is what Van Halen have become. A bunch of rock stars who cannot seem to play together for any period of time. The band – a term loosely used to describe the foursome – recently cancelled thirty shows due to ‘fatigue’. What could possibly have caused these men to be … Continue reading Top Ten Reasons why Van Halen are Tired

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