The song’s narrative, combined with its infectious melody and upbeat tempo, showcases the band’s ability to turn personal turmoil into pop perfection. The recording sessions for “I Saw Her Again Last Night” took place at United Western Recorders in Hollywood, California, under the direction ...
Their live performances were talked about long after they were over, with each musician bringing electric energy to the stage and having a chemistry with their audience that earned them millions of loyal fans across the world. Santana No introduction is needed when ...
he was an extremely effective musician who graced many significant jazz recordings in the late 50s (ranging from Monk and Art Blakey outings to Johnny Griffin and Sonny Rollins sessions). In the 60s, however, it was a different story, as drug addiction and imprisonment curtailed his appearances...
Though the central character is far from likable, the writing is hilarious and the supporting cast -- including his brother Niles (David Hyde Pierce), father Martin (John Mahoney), housekeeper Daphne (Jane Leeves), and legendary dog Eddie (Moose) -- make this an unendingly charming watch. W...
Seger wasn't yet a star when he recorded this look at the other side of a touring musician's curtain, but it was only a matter of time. As "Turn the Page" makes clear, he had already seen a few ups and many downs. ZZ Top, Tush (1975) London ZZ Top, "Tush" (1975) Every ...
though his name is synonymous with the tenor saxophone. The sound he projects is substantial but also athletic and imbued with a heart-tugging soulfulness. Lovano is a supremely versatile musician who has played in a welter of different musical contexts and whose influences range from bop to Af...
New York to visit a friend who was also a drug dealer. When an angry customer showed up at the home and encountered Driscoll, he beat the musician mercilessly. The drummer was stabbed and shot and died in the home’s basement. The man who was arrested for his murder was eventually set...
Times they were a’ changing back in 1969—the first Vietnam draft lottery, a man walking on the moon, the Manson murders, and Woodstock would come to mind for most Americans, but if you were into the blues, the year is also remembered for the inaugural blues festivals at Ann Arbor, ...
The World According To Bobis a collection of real-life stories about Bob, the cat, and James, his human, and is the sequel toA Street Cat Named Bob,which was an international bestseller. James was working as a street musician when he found Bob, a ginger cat with a broken leg. After ...
It's not entirely clear which flag Stickles wants us to "rally around," but anyone who has ever felt the least bit of allegiance to what some marketer once called "Alternative Nation"-- anyone who has ever considered themselves an underdog-- well, please rise. The state of the union ...