This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite Keyboard players.
In Part One I chose; Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman, Eumir Deodato, Gershon Kingsley, Jon Lord, and Elton John. I’ll keep it going here with some more excellent ticklers of the ivories!
Four more losses to reflect on here in 2026…
These individuals were a professional baseball player, playing third base for the Atlanta Braves; a founding member, guitarist, and primary lead vocalist of Dr. Hook; a Movie and TV actress, older sister of Jamie Lee Curtis; and a pop singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancer.
This “Stand Out Single” was written by singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson and originally performed by Roger Miller.
The song “Me and Bobby McGee” stands as one of the most enduring compositions of late-1960s American popular music, written by Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster, and first recorded in 1969 by Roger Miller. Its origin has become part of music lore, with Foster suggesting the title and the name “Bobby McKee,” inspired by a secretary,
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 number “16” or word “Sixteen” in their lyrics.
“Christine Sixteen” is a song by Kiss written by Gene Simmons and released on the band’s sixth studio album Love Gun in 1977, emerging from the same late-1970s creative surge that cemented Kiss as arena-filling rock stars. Musically, the track is built on a swaggering mid-tempo groove with a prominent bass line, handclaps, and a call-and-response feel that reflects
This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite Elton John songs. See if you agree with any of these!
I’m a big fan of Bernie Taupin and Elton John’s works. In the first two posts, which I will link at the bottom of this third post, I chose 12 of my all-time favorite Elton songs. I’ll list them for you, and then get started with my next picks!
The Country Caravan featured a mix of lively DJ sets, jam-packed talent showcases, and major events.
WPLO-AM 590’s Country Caravan was a defining force in Atlanta radio during the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s, marrying music, community, and personality in a way that few stations ever matched. The real Country Caravan era emerged during this time, featuring a mix of lively DJ sets, jam-packed talent showcases, and major events billed as the “WPLO Shower of Stars.” These weren’t just concerts—they were full-scale country happenings.
All the photos in this post are from my Mother’s collection of Country Music memorabilia. They were taken by me, either at Nalley or Sandy Springs WPLO Caravan in July 1967.
Continue reading “WPLO Country Caravan”Early summer of 2025 has taken 4 more rememberable people that I’ll take a look at here.
These guys were televangelist, gospel singer, and author; played Deputy Cletus Hogg on The Dukes of Hazzard; composed the music for movies like Cool Hand Luke and The Amityville Horror, and TV like Hawaii 5-0; and wrote songs and played guitar for Mott the Hoople and Bad Company.
Great Balls of Fire (1989) – Dennis Quaid (Jerry Lee Lewis) and Alec Baldwin (Jimmy Swaggart) in Great Balls of Fire (1989)
Continue reading “Jimmy Swaggart, Rick Hurst, Lalo Schifrin, and Mick Ralphs Dies”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.
Andy’s talent as a multi-instrumentalist became apparent in his youth, and he developed skills in guitar, piano, and drums, among other instruments.
Andy Paley is an accomplished American record producer, songwriter, and musician known for his wide-ranging contributions to music, film, and television. His career spans decades and includes collaborations with renowned artists and innovative projects across various media.
