Boz Scaggs has led a dual career over the years. On one hand, he’s been a master bluesman who cut his teeth recording with the likes of Steve Miller and Duane Allman, and then there’s the silky-smooth soul man who became a platinum- plated superstar during the late ‘70s. Fortunately for his fans, both sides […]
Today in Rock History – October 29
1965, The Rolling Stones kicked off their fourth 37-date North American tour at the Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 1965, The Who’s new single, “My Generation” backed with “Shout and Shimmy,” is released in the UK by Brunswick. Derek Johnson says in New Musical Express, “Analyse the ingredients for a hit and you’ll find them all […]
Song Of The Day – “Push Push” by Herbie Mann
Herbie Mann was already ten years into a career that established him as a purveyor of Afro Cuban Jazz, Latin Jazz and Bossa Nova music by 1971 and the release of his album Push Push. Mann had released albums for Bethlehem, Prestige, Epic, Verve and Savoy, before signing with Atlantic Records in 1962 where he […]
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed” by The Allman Brothers Band
The studio version of this Dickie Betts original appeared on their 1970 album “Idlewild South.” The title of the song was inspired by a headstone Betts had seen while hanging out at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon, Georgia…the very same cemetery that provides the final resting place of both Duane Allman and Berry Oakley. […]
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – The Jukebox Series #100 – The Allman Brothers Band: “Melissa” b/w “Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More” Capricorn CPR-003
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – The Jukebox Series #100 – The Allman Brothers Band: “Melissa” b/w “Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More” Capricorn CPR-003 Out of a period of tumult and disaster came the ultimate prize: utter greatness… By 1971, The Allman Brothers Band were feeling the first blushes of success after having […]
