1966, The Beatles record overdubs onto the film The Beatles at Shea Stadium. That night, John Lennon goes nightclubbing with '50s rocker P.J. Proby. 1967, Pink Floyd appeared at The Marquee Club, London, England. 1967, During The Beatles Sgt Pepper sessions at Abbey Road in London, George Harrison on lead guitar and John Lennon on piano failed in their attempts to record … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 5
Charles Mingus
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Reincarnation Of A Lovebird” by Charles Mingus
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Reincarnation Of A Lovebird” by Charles Mingus You can almost see the flight of the bird in question during the introduction of this masterwork by bassist Charles Mingus. However, this bird is actually Charlie Parker, with whom Mingus performed on many occasions and to whom this song is dedicated. In Mingus’ own words: “I wouldn’t say I … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Reincarnation Of A Lovebird” by Charles Mingus
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Reincarnation Of A Lovebird” by Charles Mingus
You can almost see the flight of the bird in question during the introduction of this masterwork by bassist Charles Mingus. However, this bird is actually Charlie Parker, with whom Mingus performed on many occasions and to whom this song is dedicated. In Mingus’ own words: "I wouldn't say I set out to write a piece on Bird. I knew it was a mournful thing when I was writing it. … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Reincarnation Of A Lovebird” by Charles Mingus