Willie Nelson Talks “Stardust” Struggles
Willie Nelson was on top of the Country music world in the mid-1970s. After he put Nashville in his rear view, Wille went back home to Texas. There he discovered his trademark sound. It was…
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Rock Tails: Zappa, Montreux and “Smoke On The Water”
The 1972 song “Smoke on The Water” by Deep Purple is one of the cornerstones of the 20th century soundtrack. It contains arguably the most iconic guitar part in rock history. “Smoke” features a simple…
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The Mastery of Music in Film: Quentin Tarantino
Once the ultimate Hollywood whiz kid, Quentin Tarantino now ranks among America’s most revered filmmakers. Since his professional directorial debut in 1992, he has showcased an innate ability to both entertain the masses and engage…
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Jerry Lee Lewis: 8 Songs You Should Know
The soundtrack of the twentieth century cannot be written without Jerry Lee Lewis. Self-appointed as “The Killer”, Lewis was a musical pioneer and one of the original architects of Rock & Roll. There has never…
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Scene Stealers: “Desperados Under the Eaves”
Warren Zevon was an anonymous genius. His was a generational talent but he remains a mystery to most of his generation. As Journalist Hadley Freeman explains, “Zevon was an artist’s artist, relatively little known to…
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45 Years Gone: Lynyrd Skynyrd Drummer Talks 1977 Plane Crash, Pt. 2
Lynyrd Skynyrd encapsulates the essence of Southern Rock music. Formed in Jacksonville, Florida in the mid-1960s, the band revolutionized pop culture and defined a genre. Music was never the same after Lynyrd Skynyrd. Lynyrd Skynyrd…
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45 Years Gone: Lynyrd Skynyrd Drummer Talks 1977 Plane Crash
If Sothern Rock were defined by one band, it would be Lynyrd Skynyrd. From the mesmerizing opening chords of “Sweet Home Alabama” to the searing solos of “Free Bird”, Skynyrd is an American institution. They…
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The Magic Behind Willie Nelson’s “Stardust”
Many albums are musically great. Some albums change music. Willie Nelson’s “Stardust” is one of those albums. Released in 1978, “Stardust” is the archetype for one of the most successful musical genres of the last…
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The Zappa Chronicles: Frank Talks Hendrix
One was the mad scientist of maestros while the other was the sizzling genius virtuoso. On the surface it may seem like an unlikely pair, but Frank Zappa and Jimi Hendrix was a match made…
