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This Historic Day In Music: “Maybellene”
On May 21, 1955, Chuck Berry recorded his song “Maybellene” in the Chicago, Illinois studio of Chess Records. On May 21, 2010, I wrote and published my first post filled with all the details of this momentous musical event. I … Continue reading
Wrestling With The Angel, Chapter 3
Montgomery Ward stood at one end of the Newington Mall. Bradlees stood at the other. In the 1970’s and ’80’s, the Newington Mall (“It’s one big store, it’s one big store…”) was the destination shopping center in this southeast corner of New Hampshire. In … Continue reading
This Historic Day In Music: Judy Collins
She wanted a guitar. It was 1967, she was going into the 8th grade and Andrea wanted a guitar. So, she saved up her hard-earned babysitting money and on September 29, 1967, Andrea spent $28.00 on a small-bodied, nylon string acoustic guitar … Continue reading
And Now… Levon Helm
The Band was blessed with three lead vocalists – three distinctive, evocative, stunningly expressive lead vocalists: Richard Manuel, Rick Danko and Levon Helm. Richard Manuel – songwriter, keyboard player, occasional drummer – was the lead voice on many memorable tracks including “Tears of Rage” from … Continue reading
This Historic Day In Music: Richard Thompson
As a guitarist, Richard Thompson is without peer. Nobody plays the acoustic guitar or the electric guitar – and he once said in an interview I read that he approaches them as different instruments – like he does. When you … Continue reading
This Historic Day In Music: Lightnin’ Hopkins
Blues musician Sam “Lightnin’” Hopkins was born in Centerville, Texas on this day, March 15, in 1912. Two of my favorite stories about Lightnin’ come from an article written by Jas Obrecht and published in a book edited by Mr. Obrecht called: … Continue reading
This Historic Day… My Mother
Avis Louise Foss Sinclair, my Mother, was born 98 years ago today on March 8, 1914. My Mother loved music. She played the piano – I wish I’d found out the name of that one piece she knew by heart and always played … Continue reading
This Historic Day In Music: Wes Montgomery
During my high school days – I am a proud member of the Class of ’71 – my friend, Tom, and I would every now and then get out of New Hampshire and spend a day in downtown Boston. We … Continue reading
Greetings! I’m Back.
It’s been a while. I’m well aware. I’ve missed being here, writing, sharing. And, I’m curious… Singer/songwriter/guitarist Wanda Jackson was born on October 20, 1937 in Maud, Oklahoma. In 1953, at the age of 15, she had her own show on … Continue reading
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