The Rolling Stones Mobile Studio

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 …

Best of Bass

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 …

Best of Drums

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 …

Deep Purple – Shades of Deep Purple (& a bonus!)

This is the first incarnation of Deep Purple, colloquially known as Mark I (they had several incarnations of the band.  I’m a fan of the first two).  About half of the album is cover material as the band didn’t feel like they had enough original material (Link https://www.vintageguitar.com/2822/ritchie-blackmore/). Ritchie Blackmore …

8th Street Pool Hall

I did a fair amount of skipping school during high school.  It certainly was a different time; there wasn’t a lot of chasing truants down or reporting home on absences.  Whenever we were hanging out in a coffee shop, restaurant or pool hall, the employees didn’t appear to be overly …

Driving & Cruising Playlists

What constitutes a great driving song?  In my mind, it’s one that really makes you want to “get at it”.  You’ll feel the urge to go a little faster, you’ll be more focused on the car and traffic; you’re into the song.  You’ll hug the road a little tighter.  The …