As World Mourns Steve Albini, His Chicago Neighbors Remember The Kind, Generous Icon Next Door
Yes, he worked on some of the most important albums of all time. But
he and his wife also were known for having the best Halloween candy and
giving away veggies from their garden.
John Mayall - a major influence, and early muse, for a generation of British guitarists, including Eric Clapton amongst many others. I first saw him play in the late 1960s when still at school, the last time must have been mid 1980s. The Beano, Bluesbreakers album, must be in my top ten favourites, but I also very much like Turning Point, a very different jazz influenced album from only a few years later. I'll be playing both today, I'm sure
Including Bucks Fizz The Land of Make Believe? I can do most of Cat Food and "Confusion will be my epitaph" will probably end up on my own tombstone - if I have one. I was playing Cat Food just this week, I go through periods when I need to hear it right away. Very strange!
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Steve Albini, Storied Producer and Icon of the Rock Underground, Dies at 61
Steve Albini Standing Outside Gates of Heaven Telling Everyone How Much He Hates the Smashing Pumpkins
As World Mourns Steve Albini, His Chicago Neighbors Remember The Kind, Generous Icon Next Door
IN MEMORIAM
Françoise Hardy, 1944-2024
A beloved French vocalist with a breathy, measured style whose self-penned songs blended the chanteuse tradition with folk, early rock, sultry jazz, and blues.That makes a body feel alone
RIP Lou Donaldson
(1926 - 2024)
I used to be able to recite all of his lyrics.
Including Bucks Fizz The Land of Make Believe? I can do most of Cat Food and "Confusion will be my epitaph" will probably end up on my own tombstone - if I have one. I was playing Cat Food just this week, I go through periods when I need to hear it right away. Very strange!