Who? Is that a rock star? No, he is not a rock star. He is not a guitarist, or piano player, or a drummer, or even a singer. In fact, I’ll bet you have never even heard of him. David Michael Kennedy is a photographer. So, why am I writing about a photographer in aContinue reading “David Michael Kennedy”
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“Lady” – A Rock & Roll Love Song
By Brad Gallagher: When I was growing up my father would frequently tell us jokes. These jokes were similar to what our society now refers to as “Dad Jokes”, but back then they were just humorous little stories that he told us over and over. Like the story about the little boy who ran intoContinue reading ““Lady” – A Rock & Roll Love Song”
A Hitch-Hiker’s Story
By Brad Gallagher: Hitch-Hiking. Does anyone even do that any more? Walking backward down the street facing the oncoming traffic with your right arm extended, your fist clenched, and your thumb sticking straight up in the air. You hope as you walk that a driver will stop and give you a ride either as farContinue reading “A Hitch-Hiker’s Story”
Running On Empty – Live Album
By: Brad Gallagher Yeah, we’ve all been there haven’t we? We are driving along and out of nowhere we hear that dinging sound informing us that we are almost out of gas. And, back in the 1970’s our cars didn’t even make that dinging sound. We had to actually keep an eye on the fuelContinue reading “Running On Empty – Live Album”
Apple Scruffs
By: Brad Gallagher Have you ever heard of an Apple Scruff? According to legend, “Apple Scruff” was the term give by George Harrison of the Beatles to describe female groupies that used to hang around outside their studio, and the Apple Records headquarters, and even the band members’ homes waiting for the band members toContinue reading “Apple Scruffs”
Everybody Must Get Stoned
By: Brad Gallagher Every Body Must Get Stoned was one of Bob Dylan’s biggest hit songs, topping out at #2 on the Billboard Top 100 charts in 1966. But did you know that it actually had a different title? The official title of this song is “Rainy Day Woman #12 & 35”. Of course ifContinue reading “Everybody Must Get Stoned”
The 27 Club
By: Brad Gallagher There are many numbers which our minds associate with items, concepts, or events. Numbers such as the number 13, which is traditionally associated with bad luck, or 21, the number required to win at black jack. 53 is the number of cards in a standard card deck, and 50 is the numberContinue reading “The 27 Club”
The best decade for music – 1980’s!
By guest writer: Shari Gallagher Let me take you back to the early 1980’s when I was a teenager and just getting into pop music that was playing on the radio. My older brother was into hard rock/metal bands so when he drove me to and from school in his souped-up red Toyota truck, heContinue reading “The best decade for music – 1980’s!”
Who Can It Be Now?
By: Brad Gallagher The unforgettable song by Men At Work that hit the number one spot on the Billboard Top 100 chart in October 1982. Who can forget that captivating saxophone solo that introduced the song? It hooked us as listeners and made us continue listening. Then, lead singer Colin Hay began to sing thatContinue reading “Who Can It Be Now?”
The Heart Of Rock and Roll
By: Brad Gallagher We all know the song by Huey Lewis and the News off their third album, “Sport”, titled “The Heart Of Rock And Roll”. We all just love it’s heart beat intro and fade out. What brilliance. It has a great back beat, and a really cool saxophone solo by Johnny Colla, notContinue reading “The Heart Of Rock and Roll”
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