With word received of the passing of country music legend Ferlin Husky, I thought I'd repost the piece I did on him about 3 years ago. (I've also added music and a video.) -------------- The Many Sides Of Ferlin Husky If you set out to build yourself a country music star, one of the most … Continue reading Ferlin Husky Remembered
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Joe Morello – Violin Prodigy Became A Jazz Drumming Star
I was sorry to see of the recent passing of jazz drummer Joe Morello, who is probably most remembered for the years he spent as part of the enormously influential Dave Brubeck Quartet. Although saxophonist Paul Desmond and Brubeck himself got most of the attention, Morello -- along with bassist Eugene Wright -- helped create … Continue reading Joe Morello – Violin Prodigy Became A Jazz Drumming Star
Rediscovering The Ozark Mountain Daredevils
I have to confess that I wasn't really too attuned to the music of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils during the 1970s, when the country-rock sextet was hitting the charts with regularity. In fact, I can't say that I even remember the group in those days, but that was mostly because I wasn't really listening to … Continue reading Rediscovering The Ozark Mountain Daredevils
A Wave From A Happier Time
The earthquake and resulting tsunami (what used to be called a tidal wave) in Japan and elsewhere is a devastating event, and I won't even begin to try to describe the tragic results. I thought that I would instead write about a different kind of 'wave', one from a happier time. It's a wave that's … Continue reading A Wave From A Happier Time
From Internment Camp To Broadway – Pat Suzuki
Most of us have read about -- or even remember -- the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II. It was especially prevalent in the Western United States, and was an accepted practice at the time with lots of historical precedence, but it was later condemned and now seems barbaric to us. The people who … Continue reading From Internment Camp To Broadway – Pat Suzuki
The Tale Of The Big Bird Dog
A mention of the Everly Brothers in a recent post reminded me of a memory from my high school football days, of a time when one of the duo's biggest hit songs became a dreaded sound for me. It was a song called "Bird Dog," which most fans of music from the era will remember … Continue reading The Tale Of The Big Bird Dog
Kalin Twins Reminiscent Of Everlys
Although the Kalin Twins were contemporaries of the early Everlys and might have had some things in common with the legendary duo, they came up short in most ways related to music. But Herbert and Harold Kalin -- who both died a few years back -- did enjoy a nice career, peaking with their 1958 … Continue reading Kalin Twins Reminiscent Of Everlys
The Three Stages Of Molly Bee
Although she's now mostly just remembered by her loyal fans, singer Molly Bee, who died in 2009, enjoyed a varied if sometimes troubled career that stretched across five decades. Along the way, she was at stages a child star, a teen idol, and a successful country music singer. Born in Oklahoma as Mollie Gene Beachboard, … Continue reading The Three Stages Of Molly Bee
The Enigma Of Fred Neil
After almost a decade since his death, the enigma of Fred Neil continues to puzzle many of his fans. A tremendously respected songwriter and performer who inspired many, including John Sebastian, David Crosby, and Bob Dylan, he is most remembered as the composer of "Everybody's Talkin'," the Midnight Cowboy theme that became a mega-hit for … Continue reading The Enigma Of Fred Neil
Beatles Were Inspired By Channel And McClinton
Among all the classic songs that have been performed by artists known as one-hit wonders, there are some that just seem to be sort of special. Designating them as so might be a matter of personal opinion, but one I'd nominate is 1962's "Hey! Baby," with vocal by Bruce Channel and harmonica accompaniment by Delbert … Continue reading Beatles Were Inspired By Channel And McClinton
Geezer Music Club 