This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite bands/artists from the Atlanta (Georgia) area. See if you agree with any of these!
The Atlanta Rhythm Section is an American Southern rock band formed in Doraville, Georgia, in 1970, emerging from a group of seasoned session musicians who had been backing artists at Studio One, a recording studio near Atlanta owned by producer Buddy Buie. The original core included Rodney Justo on vocals, Barry Bailey on guitar, J.R. Cobb on guitar,
Four more losses to reflect on here, early in 2026.
These guys were in movies such Bullitt, True Grit, M*A*S*H, and the Godfather; was a country record producer, songwriter, and guitarist; was a professional quarterback for 18 seasons in the NFL; and a vocalist, actor, composer, photographer, and a founding member of The 5th Dimension.
These are songs that contain the word “take” in their lyrics.
“Fearless” is a song by Taylor Swift written by Swift and Liz Rose and originally released in 2008 on Swift’s second studio album Fearless, with production by Swift and Nathan Chapman, and it functions as a thematic mission statement for the album’s idealized vision of youthful bravery, romantic optimism, and emotional openness,
This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite original Christmas songs. See if you agree with any of these!
In part one I chose “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”, “Winter Wonderland”, “The Christmas Song”, “Jingle Bell Rock”, A Holly Jolly Christmas”, and “Frosty the Snowman”. I’ll choose 6 more here.
This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite Guitar Players. See if you agree with any of these!
Jimmy Page, born James Patrick Page on January 9, 1944, in Heston, Middlesex, England, is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative guitarists in rock history. Rising to prominence as a prolific session musician in the 1960s, he played on recordings by artists such as The Who, Donovan, and The Kinks before joining The Yardbirds in 1966. After their dissolution, he founded Led Zeppelin in 1968,
This “Stand Out Single” contained the first two songs I ever heard by Elvis!
The single “Don’t Be Cruel” / “Hound Dog” by Elvis Presley, released by RCA Victor on July 13, 1956, is widely considered one of the most important double A-side records in rock and roll history. Both tracks became massive hits and showcased Presley’s unique ability to blend rhythm and blues, country, and pop,
These are songs that contain “U.F.O.” in their lyrics.
“Out the Blue” is a heartfelt ballad by John Lennon, written solely by him and released on his 1973 album Mind Games. The song is widely interpreted as a tribute to Yoko Ono, celebrating the unexpected and redemptive power of love after a period of emotional turmoil. Musically, it starts softly with acoustic guitar
These are songs that contain the word “tumbleweeds” in their lyrics.
“Tumbling Tumbleweeds” is a classic American Western song written by Bob Nolan in the early 1930s, originally titled “Tumbling Leaves” before its reworking. Nolan, a founding member of the Sons of the Pioneers, first recorded the song with the group in 1934, and it quickly became their signature hit.
These are songs, by any artist, that in some way, reference the Beatles.
“Reader’s Digest” is a provocative, satirical song written and performed by Larry Norman, released in 1972 on his landmark album Only Visiting This Planet. Norman, often called the “father of Christian rock,” used the song to critique both secular culture and institutionalized religion, referencing pop icons (like The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and John Lennon),
Several more notable artists have passed away in March and April of 2025.
This group have recorded music such as “Since I Fell For You” and “Ebb Tide”; written songs for the such as Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, and Vince Gill; hosted game shows including Gambit, Tic Tac Dough, Las Vegas Gambit, and High Rollers; and performed on TV shows including Far Out Space Nuts, The Kroft Superstar Hour, and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.
