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 …
Ten Years After is one of those rare bands whose live albums capture their essence better than their studio versions. Alvin Lee, Leo Lyons, Chick Churchill & Ric Lee were at their best when jamming and extending songs, allowing them to showcase their combined and individual talents. If you’re a …
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 …
As mentioned in other posts, I am a fan of the blues. I was thinking about how best to describe my journey of discovery from the early ’70’s to today, and I saw it in three phases: the original bluesmen, the adoption of that style by the young (at the …
