It’s a long way from Mersey to Montreal. It’s even a longer journey from the home of the Beatles to Nashville; music – wise. Don’t tell Lee Mellor all this – he won’t believe you … The England – born singer / songwriter arrived in Canada at the ripe age of five. Bowmanville,Ontario was the new adress for the Mellors. This introduction to the space … Continue reading Lee Mellor; The Country comes Begging to Town …
Ask your average dude or dudette on the street – the following question; who is Jon Lord? Unless they are Jon Lord, Deep Purple , Whitesnake or educated music fans – the average response would be ‘ I don’t know?’ The keyboardist from Deep Purple and Whitesnake along with various other musical endeavors; was anything but ordinary … Mr. Lord passed away on the 16th … Continue reading Jon Lord – A Fireball !
Can you guess the music star ? ( answers below ). Y The answers are; from bottom to top; Stephen Tyler – Aerosmith Axl Rose – Guns n’ Roses Bruce Springsteen Deborah Harry– Blondiie Eddie Van Halen Eminem Fergie Gwen Stefani Janis Joplin Jim Morrison – The Doors Snoop Dog Kurt Kobain – Nirvana Marilyn Manson Michael Stipe – REM Flea – Red Hot Chili … Continue reading Can You Guess the Singer?
‘ The police in New York city … chased a boy right through the park, In a case of mistaken identity – they put a bullet through his heart …’ Mick Jagger has a way with words. An often overlooked phenomenon of the StoNES and their frontman. A poet? No. A song lyricist! Not really … Jagger from the early age of nineteen- a ‘philosopher’ … Continue reading I Think I Busted a Button on my Trousers …I Hope they Don’t Fall Down; Part Four
Once in a while, I will keep you posted on the tunes I am listening to. Ten songs will be reviewed. Tunes randomly selected. Here they are; 1. James Brown – Mind Power A funky, slower version of sex machine. Brown is an a lower state of mind on this one. No screaming, no vintage Brown ad – libs. A beat sustains a rap. Yes … Continue reading What’s Rick Listening To …
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 …
A visitation through time … Figurines courtesy of Max Pellerin – a true Rock n Roll fan! To book Max’s band The Contractors check out his site! Stay tuned for a story on Slaves on Dope – Chom – FM ‘s Jason Rockman’s band! Continue reading Rock n Roll
Rick Keene Music Scene 