Musicians Alfa Anderson, Steve Lewinson, George Cummings, and Jon Camp Dies

December 2024 took several musicians that have brought us music through the years.

These musicians brought us the disco song La Freak, the bass lines for the band Simply Red, the late 60s band, Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, and the progressive rock sounds of the band Renaissance.

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Queen – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame

My 2nd inductee of 2024 and my 21st overall.

Queen, one of the most iconic rock bands in history, was formed in London in 1970. The band’s classic lineup consisted of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), and John Deacon (bass). Each member brought a unique musical background and prior band experience to Queen, contributing to their distinctive sound and success.

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Lisa Marie Presley Dies

Elvis loved his daughter and gave her many cute and funny nicknames including Sweetcheeks, Yisa, Buttonhead, and Injun.

Lisa Marie Presley was born February 1, 1968, to Elvis and Priscilla Presley in Memphis, Tennessee, nine months to the day after her parent’s wedding. After her parents divorced, she lived with her mother in Los Angeles, with frequent stays with her father at Graceland in Memphis. She would be Elvis’ only child. She seemed destined to lead a life in the public eye, thanks to looks that mirrored those of her father and a notable singing voice to match.

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My Favorite Albums – The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection

What if ribbons and bows didn’t mean a thing?
Would the song still survive without five golden rings?

“The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection”, originally released under the title “Sounds of the Season: The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection”, is a Christmas-special extended play (EP). The album was originally released as a Target exclusive on October 14, 2007, by Big Machine Records. It was released to other retailers on December 2, 2008.

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