As we remember John Lennon we are once again reminded how his contribution to this planet has transcended generations and genres. His presence is still felt widely across the universe and while we are forever saddened by his loss, his music continues to uplift. Of the many Lennon tribute records, our recent favorite is...
I first became aware of guitarist Pat Metheny in 1985 through the song This is Not America from the movie Falcon and the Snowman. I loved hearing the song on my then local station San Francisco’s KFOG but I remember not knowing what his deal was when the DJ announced him along with David...
If you’ve ever belted out the chorus I can’t live if living is without you. I can’t live, I can’t give anymore, (and really, who hasn’t?) then you owe it to yourself to watch the documentary (now out on DVD) Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin’ About Him?). It’s the fascinating...
To think his career began by making tea and coffee at Abbey Road studios over 40 years ago, is almost unimaginable. But that’s how veteran engineer, producer and recording artist Alan Parsons first started finely tuning his ears to the elements of great sound. Where do you go when your first music industry gig...
If you don’t know that Colin Hay has been making beautiful music since retiring Men at Work 25 yrs ago, then you’re kinda blowing it. Hello, Garden State?! But no worries to him because as he jokes on stage, “he’s f-ing rich” – maybe not “Mick f-ing Jagger rich” but comfortable all the same....