Will Jennings Dies

He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2013.

Will Jennings is an acclaimed American songwriter, best known for writing and co-writing songs that have become international hits across multiple genres. Born Wilbur H. Jennings on June 27, 1944, in Kilgore, Texas, Jennings was raised in East Texas, where he developed an early passion for music, playing in local bands during his high school years. After graduating from high school,

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Bob Mayo Dies

“Bob Mayo on the keyboards… Bob Mayo!” – Peter Frampton (from “Frampton Comes Alive”

Bob Mayo was born on February 25, 1951, in New York, USA, and became a highly respected keyboardist and guitarist in the music industry. He received his education in music and honed his skills, showcasing a remarkable talent that would later earn him recognition in the industry. He began studying music at the age of five, focusing on classical piano.

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Radio Favorites – Tell Me Something Good

“Got no time,” is what you’re known to say

As a record collector, I went out and hunted down a lot of my favorites but obviously came nowhere near getting them all. These are some of the favorites that I didn’t own at the time.

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Gary Wright Dies

I’ve just closed my eyes again
Climbed aboard the dream weaver train
Driver take away my worries of today
And leave tomorrow behind

Gary Wright was an English musician, singer, and songwriter known for his contributions to the rock and pop music genres. He was born on April 26, 1943, in Cresskill, New Jersey, USA, but he grew up in England. Gary Wright’s musical career spans several decades, and he is best known for his solo work as well as his involvement in various bands and collaborations.

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My Favorite Albums – Discipline – King Crimson

“Discipline is never an end in itself, only a means to an end”

Discipline is the eighth studio album by the English progressive rock band King Crimson, released on September 22, 1981, by E.G. Records in the United Kingdom and by Warner Bros. Records in the United States. The band was founded by Robert Fripp, Michael Giles, Greg Lake, Ian McDonald, and lyricist Peter Sinfield in 1969.

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Covers – Black Hole Sun

“Black Hole Sun” is the signature song by the rock band Soundgarden. Written by frontman Chris Cornell, the song was released in 1994 as the third single from the band’s fourth studio album Superunknown (1994). it topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, where it spent a total of seven weeks at number one

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