Jethro Tull – Benefit

Jethro Tull certainly has a large & diverse catalogue, with most people familiar with the Aqualung album and singles like “Aqualung”, “Locomotive Breath”, “Living in the Past” & “Bungle in the Jungle” continuing to get airplay on classic rock stations. While I really like the Aqualung album, the first three …

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 …

Social Commentary

Art has always reflected life.  Musicians have used their songs to express their feelings and beliefs, and often comment on social situations.  This is not a recent phenomena; I believe it has gone on since mankind began singing. This playlist is a collection of songs commenting on a variety of …

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 …