My Favorite Guitar Players (Part 2)

This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite Guitar Players. See if you agree with any of these!

In part one I chose Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck (all those Yardbirds players), Chet Atkins, David Gilmour, and Jimi Hendrix. I’m going to keep the fun going here by picking Steve Howe, of Yes. Born April 8, 1947, in Holloway, North London, is an iconic English guitarist celebrated for his eclectic, virtuosic style that blends rock, classical, jazz, country, and flamenco influences, most famously showcased through his work with the progressive rock band Yes.

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My Favorite Vocalists (Part Two)

This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite vocalists. See if you agree with any of these!

Previously, in Part One, I included Greg Lake of ELP, Jon Anderson of Yes, Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull, Alison Krauss, Susanna Hoffs of the Bangles, and Elton John.

David Gates was an American singer, songwriter, and producer best known as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for the soft rock band Bread, which achieved major success in the 1970s with hits like “Make It with You,” “Baby I’m-a Want You,” and “Everything I Own.”

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Mike Brewer Dies

Brewer & Shipley gained prominence with their third album, “Tarkio,” released in 1970.

Michael Brewer, born on April 14, 1944, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was the eldest of four children. His musical journey began early; by the age of four, he was already performing on the radio. In the mid-1960s, Brewer moved to Los Angeles, where he formed a duo named Mastin & Brewer with singer-songwriter Tom Mastin.

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Songs About Dad (Part One)

The leader of the band is tired and his eyes are growing old, But his blood runs through my instrument and his song is in my soul, My life has been a poor attempt to imitate the man, I’m just a living legacy to the leader of the band

There are some great songs about fathers out there: the ones dedicated to his love, the ones about a strained relationship and even the ones certain dads wrote about their newborn children. No matter your relationship with your Dad, there are probably some songs that will bring back memories.

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