My Favorite Songs About Criminals (Part One)

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

“30 Days in the Hole” is a gritty hard-rock and blues-rock anthem written by Steve Marriott and first released in late 1972 by the English band Humble Pie as a single from their fifth album Smokin’ and later embraced as an album-oriented and classic rock staple despite failing to chart when originally issued; Marriott’s raw, soulful vocals

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Johnny Tillotson, Clem Burke, Jay North, and Richard Chamberlain Dies

Several notable artists have passed away in early 2025.

This group have recorded 16 albums, had “Poetry in Motion” a #2 single; drummed on 11 albums with Blondie, played on albums with the Ramones, Eurythmics and Pete Townshend; played “Dennis the Menace” in 146 episodes, and appeared on many TV shows; and played “Dr. Kildare” on TV, had several Top 40 singles, and appeared in “The Towering Inferno” movie.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Glen Campbell checks all the boxes as a talented, influential musician who sold a lot of records and was revered by his peers. He’s also an underrated guitar player and one of the most gifted artists whose reputation in Nashville is stellar.

I’m not a fan. The building is cool. I’ve been there, it was nice. The exhibits were spectacular and I highly recommend that you visit if you’re in Cleveland, Ohio. Do I think they are doing a good job with the inductees? No.

I agree with Black Sabbath superstar Ozzy Osborne who said…

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