A few days ago I wrote a piece about country music performer Red Allen, and today I thought I'd follow up with the story of another Red Allen, one who was different in just about every way. But the two did share one quality -- both loved to make music. Henry 'Red' Allen was a … Continue reading Don’t Forget The OTHER Red Allen
Category: Seniors
Roger Williams Will Be Remembered
(In light of the recent passing of Roger Williams, I thought I'd repost a piece from 2007. I've added some music and a very nice video I found that features Autumn scenes backed by his classic recording of "Autumn Leaves".) Command Performances - A Specialty Of Roger Williams Command performances by musicians, whether for royalty … Continue reading Roger Williams Will Be Remembered
Red Allen – Bluegrass Troubadour
Not to be confused with the jazz trumpeter who came along a little before him (although their careers did overlap), bluegrass performer Red Allen was a much-respected and influential part of country music for many years beginning in the 1950s. An accomplished instrumentalist with a solid singing voice, he was a favorite of many fans … Continue reading Red Allen – Bluegrass Troubadour
Covered Bridges At Their Best
Although most people don't enjoy having to dispose of all the falling leaves, Autumn is a difficult season to dislike. Before becoming a chore, those same leaves morph into brilliant splashes of color and combine with crisp, sunny days and chilly nights to create a time of year that's almost magical. In our area of … Continue reading Covered Bridges At Their Best
Grant Green’s Legacy Has Endured
For someone who's been called one of the least-appreciated jazz guitarists of the modern era, Grant Green left behind an amazing amount of material. But he did seem to fly below the radar for much of his career, which was often stalled by drug-related causes. In the years since he died in 1979 (at just … Continue reading Grant Green’s Legacy Has Endured
Barry Mann – Talent Times Two
It might surprise those who don't know the whole story but Barry Mann, who teamed up with wife Cynthia Weil to write some of the most popular songs around, also made a splash early in his career as a performer. That's right, the guy who helped create memorable songs like "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" … Continue reading Barry Mann – Talent Times Two
Cheesy Is As Cheesy Does
I'm nothing if not cheesy. Or at least that's how Mrs. BG often describes me, so it seemed like cheese would be a good subject for our latest slideshow of unusual sculptures. But I seemed to remember something dairy-related showing up before, so I used my handy-dandy 'search' function and discovered that the earlier post … Continue reading Cheesy Is As Cheesy Does
Johnnie Wright Still Remembered By Fans
It might have escaped the notice of most folks, but a recent news article has reported the death of country music pioneer Johnnie Wright, who passed away at age 97 in the Tennessee home that he still shared with his wife of 74 years, country superstar Kitty Wells. Although his famous spouse is probably more … Continue reading Johnnie Wright Still Remembered By Fans
It Seemed So Much Longer At The Time
We're usually pretty herky-jerky here at the ol' GMC. By that I mean that each new post is usually about a completely different subject than the preceding one. But I am going to make an exception here because I'm continuing with the subject of motor homes or trailers, sometimes called caravans by the British. I … Continue reading It Seemed So Much Longer At The Time
Travelin’ In Style
In the spirit of previous posts like Guys Will Be Guys and the memorable Olds Convertibles - Then And Now, today's entry in the slideshow sweepstakes features a look at something truly amazing -- or gauche, depending on your point of view. Once again the pictures were sent in by one of our regulars (thanks, … Continue reading Travelin’ In Style
Geezer Music Club 