Quentin Tarantino Talks Music
It is hard to believe but Quentin Tarantino, the one-time Hollywood wunderkind, is now one of the seasoned sages of cinema. Yes, Quentin is turning 60. It has been over three decades since the American…
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Mac Davis Talks Elvis and “In the Ghetto”
There are some songs that reflect society’s ills better today than the day they were written. “In the Ghetto” is one of those songs. Penned by Mac Davis during a tumultuous period of American history,…
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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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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 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…
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Charlie Daniels Talks the Skynyrd Plane Crash
The Charlie Daniels Band are one of the founding members of what we know today as “Southern Rock”. Combining a myriad of influences including country, rock, bluegrass, and blues, CDB helped invent a sound and…
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Abby Anderson Talks Her Own Favorite Early Songs
Abby Anderson hit Nashville in 2015. Since then, the singer/songwriter has made a big splash in Music City. Her songs have earned over 100 million streams and she was one of nine new women named…
