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The other day I suddenly remembered that Singer-songwriter David Crosby, a founding member of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, had  passed away at the age of 81.  Looking back at Crosby's overall career, I guess the best description…

Vince Taylor, while not widely known to US rock fans, was an influential part of the European rock scene in the late 50's and early 60's.  While not widely known to US rock fans, Taylor was an influential part of…

One of the most eclectic artists that I've come across over the years is a fella by the name of Chris Whitley.  Upon hearing his Living With The Law album, I was struck by the freshness he brought to the…

"Time Flies Like An Arrow, Fruit Flies Like A Banana" (Groucho Marx)

Best remembered as the de facto leader of the classic American rock band, Little Feat, Lowell George's distinctive style of slide guitar and vocalizing helped create…

Yesterday, when I glanced at the calendar on the wall, I remembered that it has been 44 years since Louis Jordan passed away on February 4th, 1975.

For those of you who aren't familiar with Louis Jordan's music, he was…