Quite the backstory to this album. There was significant political tension and riots leading up to the Jamaican general election. The then Prime Minister Michael Manley convinced Bob Marley to play at a “Smile Jamaica” concert on December 5, 1976, thinking that the concert would defuse some of the …
Not only are the Rolling Stones one of the most influential rock bands of all time, they are also responsible for creating the groundbreaking mobile recording studio: the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio (wiki link). Ian Stewart, the band’s road manager and pianist oversaw the creation of the first unit in …
The best songs are comprised of excellence from all components of the band. Often the leads (vocals, guitarists, keyboards) get more attention from fans and the media, so I’d like to put the spotlight on those sections that perhaps spend less time in the spotlight. I’ll focus on bass, drums …
There is just something about Reggae music that has a real appeal to me. Whether it is the pulsing rhythm, the thumping bass, horns and/or the social messages in many of the songs, I flat out enjoy it. It feels like summer & parties. There is no better soundtrack to …
It seems to me that if you have a music library, you are almost obligated to create a summer playlist. They are all over the internet & streaming radio services, and cater to pretty much every musical taste. A summer playlist is in the background for all our summer get …
