I don’t know why the television series Space 1999 popped into my head the other day, but it recalled the fun memories I have of the groundbreaking work of Gerry & Sylvia Anderson. In the 1960’s &’70’s they had several terrific science fiction series in their SUPERMARIONATION format, as well …
Here’s quite the eclectic little playlist brought to you by bands with numbers in their name. I thought it may make for an interesting music mix, and I believe I’m right. Now, I chose bands with clear numbers, not with adjectives like 5th or fourth. So here you go. It’s …
As I was cruising the depths of my library for the last playlist, I hit upon a few ’80’s gems I hadn’t listened to for a while. So, not content to dust off the dust quite yet, I thought I’d dig out some more lesser known ’80’s songs I enjoy …
I decided to take a trip off the normal tracks & delve into the dusty corners of my library. I was looking for heavier, guitar driven tracks that I haven’t listened to for quite a while. As with most dives, there is the odd offshoot that doesn’t quite fit the …
Guitar solos are pretty common in rock songs. Many groups like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Cream, and Jimi Hendrix thrive on the guitar, and a solo or seven are guaranteed. Then there are the signature solos in Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb” and The Eagles’ “Hotel California” which become required classic …
Before there was a lot of automation and digital equipment, radio hosts had to play 45’s or album tracks manually. With the average song being in the 3 minute range, that didn’t leave a lot of time to leave the booth for refreshment, a smoke or to answer the call …
A little bit of a departure for this playlist as I’m focusing on two Canadian bands that deserve a little time in the spotlight: 54-40 and The Northern Pikes. These lads provided some really good tunes and were a mainstay on Canadian radio and MuchMusic in the mid ’80’s to …
It was a very slow day, and I needed something to get me going. So, what better than some kick ass tunes? These cross several years, but the one thing they all have in common is a driving beat that will get you off your butt and up & about. …
I was never really a “lyric” guy when it came to songs. I was much more into the music, and if the music caught me, then the singer could be reciting the alphabet for all I cared. Of course, I’ve matured a tad in my appreciation of the contribution that …
The 2020 induction ceremony for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio will be held on Nov. 7, 2020. Along with many other folk, I’ve had issues with bands that have not made it in. I’m sure there are some legitimate screening rules, but I have to …
