The Revolution is a really bad ass band all by themselves. I would definitely go see them. Funny, I have seen The Jacksons w/o Michael and they put on a great show. I never did go see Mike without...
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The Revolution is a really bad ass band all by themselves. I would definitely go see them. Funny, I have seen The Jacksons w/o Michael and they put on a great show. I never did go see Mike without...
This article was posted on linkedin yesterday. What do Detroiters think about what this young man has to say?
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-i-hate-detroit-eric-thomas
Love CBR as a writer and a performer. Will be all over this in May.
All majors reporting confirmation by Prince's publicist. He was found dead at Paisley Park.
A fantastic piece of work and a long, long time coming [[sound familiar?). Denny Tedesco worked long and hard interviewing the people he called, his dad's buddies. Then Denny spent over four years...
To the other books previously recommended, I would add, Fred Wesley's, Hit Me Fred.
http://www.amazon.com/Hit-Me-Fred-Recollections-Sideman/dp/0822335484
Good insights into JB as a musician and...
I can't find any plans to release the doc on DVD yet, but I'd bet it might be out in time for Christmas. The documentary is available on HBO Now [[now subscription needed). And there is a free trial...
Ramsey Lewis - People Make the World Go Round
w/EWF - Sun Goddess
Stanley Clarke - Lopsy Lu
David Sanborn - Spooky
The Crusaders - Put It Where You Want It
Spyro Gyra - Freetime; Catching The...
RobertZ definitely go see Lisa's show. It's great and she is an awesome talent. I wouldn't mind the sex toy role, but since you got there first, I'll settle for accompanying her on stage as part of...
On those clips, a very young Bernard Purdie on drums. Jerry Jermmott on bass and Cordell Dupree on guitar. Monsters all.
They were both featured on WGN Radio yesterday afternoon. I'll see if the podcast is available and will post a link to it later.
How ya doin, DS? Glad to see the project is still moving on. I will have to check the blogpost ASAP
Just saw the film on Sunday and it was great. There was a lot I didn't know about Rick Hall and all the different connections between him, The Swampers, Fame Studios and Muscle Shoals Studio.
Loved...
Absolutely, Happy Birthday to the site that changed my life. I only wish that Babbit was still around for me to thank him for sending me here.
In the meantime, thanks to all of you for educating,...
Damn! Late to the party AGAIN.
For me, unfortunately, post hay day [['74-'83) P Funk has been a somewhat hit and miss experience. I've always thought that, Pump You Up, Do Fries Go With That Shake?...
Come on down Mr. Woodward. It's very cool here in ChiTown. I have two places you might want to consider for your vinyl fix.
Jazz Record Mart - 27 E. Illinois Av. is very close to downtown and...
EWF was on Home Shopping Network [[?!!!) last week promoting this release. They played a handful of the tracks live. The band was in full effect. The new tunes are going to have to grow on me.
mr june, you just beat me to it. I was about to post a link to the same article. This is when I really miss Weldon McDougal. He would have had a ton to say about Mr. Martin. Does anybody know what...
Please let me know if ioffer has a decent copy. I would love to see the film after all these years.
I can confirm that at least Cindy Birdsong was there. I tripped over her trying to find my seat...
Well it was 50 years ago today that photographer Robert Freeman shot one of the most famous photos in popular culture.
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A few years ago I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Freeman and he told...
Terribly, terribly sad news. Just a year after his wife too. I didn't know he was battling cancer and was still booking gigs [[he was scheduled to be in Chicago this past Saturday). Wow, in some ways...
For those who missed it [[and that includes me), check it out here:
http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/06/02/tony-nominated-motown-the-musical-comes-to-nerdland/
...nerdland indeed.
Nah, the WORST Motown song ever is a tie between I Just Called to Say I Love You and Everybody Rejoice. EEEEEEYuk,
Here's another one that really hurts. I was fortunate enough to get to talk with Mr. Shaughnessy quite a bit at last year's Chicago Drum Show. He told me all the details of the infamous Ray Charles...
Afternoon Delight
Dancing Queen [[& almost anything else by ABBA)
American Pie
I Believe in Miracles
Girls on Film
Barbie Girl