Apparently it didn't make a big splash in the national news, but a gentleman we featured a while back in a GMC post titled Rock And Roll Pioneer Hardrock Gunter passed away recently -- at least according to what's posted on his namesake website. On Friday, March 15, 2013, “Rock” passed away from complications from … Continue reading Hardrock Gunter Will Be Missed
Author: BG
BG (aka The Big Geez) is a retiree who who has spent over a decade generating the Geezer Music Club, where he tries to prove that geezers can stay in touch with today's world. . .and still find time for the trimming of ear hair.
Walter Brennan — Recording Star?
The most improbable recording star of the 1960s had to have been Walter Brennan. By then he was in his sixties and had already enjoyed a long acting career that included winning three Oscars and later starring on TV, but he turned out to be surprisingly popular with record buyers too. Of course, he didn't … Continue reading Walter Brennan — Recording Star?
The Two Sides Of Marion Worth
A long time before today's stars made genre-crossing a common practice, singer/songwriter Marion Worth made her mark as both a pop singer and a country music performer. Mostly remembered now for "Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)," for a period that began in the late 1950s and continued for more than a decade … Continue reading The Two Sides Of Marion Worth
Anatomy Of A Song – “At Last”
You would be hard-pressed to find a greater connection between a song and a performer than the one shared by the late Etta James and her classic "At Last." The song earned her a special Grammy Hall Of Fame award, and the feisty singer fiercely fought for her right to perform it even as her … Continue reading Anatomy Of A Song – “At Last”
Helen Merrill Still Has Many Fans
Over its seven years of life the GMC has featured a lot of performers who have continued to entertain fans well into their golden years. Today's spotlight falls on one of the most respected singers around. Now in her eighties, Helen Merrill can look back on a long and fulfilling career as one of the … Continue reading Helen Merrill Still Has Many Fans
Elvis Has Achieved A Type Of Immortality
Although he died well over three decades ago, it would be difficult to find someone who isn't pretty familiar with Elvis Presley and his music. One reason for his continuing fame might be the countless impersonators we've been exposed to through the years, and I'm not just talking about those who often flock to Las … Continue reading Elvis Has Achieved A Type Of Immortality
Tal Farlow – The Reluctant Virtuoso
In a recent piece titled The Mystery Of Dardanelle, I mentioned that the featured artist had teamed up with jazz guitarist Tal Farlow in the early years of her career. Farlow's story is a good one too. Admired by his contemporaries as well as legions of loyal fans, he even lent his name to a … Continue reading Tal Farlow – The Reluctant Virtuoso
On the Bayou With A Fantastic Foursome
It's been a while since our last Fantastic Foursome, and I've picked a lively Hank Williams tune for this one. Although he was actually from Alabama, one of his best-known songs -- "Jambalaya (On the Bayou)" -- was based on the music of Southern Louisiana and named for an iconic dish from the region. But … Continue reading On the Bayou With A Fantastic Foursome
Goodbye To Claude King And Fran Warren
I've never really intended for the GMC to be a consistent source for obituaries of musical artists. In fact, there are a lot that don't show up here. But I do try to mark the passing of those performers who have been featured on earlier posts, and I also note some of those who haven't … Continue reading Goodbye To Claude King And Fran Warren
The Mystery Of Dardanelle
You won't hear much about her now, but at one time a quiet and respectable lady from Mississippi was one of the most talented jazz artists around. Over a career that lasted for more than a half-century, she played piano and vibes -- and sang a little too -- under the exotic-sounding name Dardanelle, years … Continue reading The Mystery Of Dardanelle
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