This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite Guitar Players. See if you agree with any of these!
In part one I chose Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck (all those Yardbirds players), Chet Atkins, David Gilmour, and Jimi Hendrix. I’m going to keep the fun going here by picking Steve Howe, of Yes. Born April 8, 1947, in Holloway, North London, is an iconic English guitarist celebrated for his eclectic, virtuosic style that blends rock, classical, jazz, country, and flamenco influences, most famously showcased through his work with the progressive rock band Yes.
These songs all have cool, strange, and or notable last lines of the lyrics.
“Taxi,” written and performed by Harry Chapin, was released in 1972 as the lead single from his debut album Heads & Tales. The song, a poignant storytelling ballad, recounts a chance encounter between a taxi driver and his former lover, Sue, highlighting how both abandoned their youthful dreams—he aspired to be a pilot, she an actress—and settled into unfulfilled lives.
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),
This next “Stand Out Single” is another obvious choice, but when I played the “B” side, I was blown away!
The Beatles’ iconic single “Hey Jude” / “Revolution,” released on August 26, 1968, in the United States and August 30 in the United Kingdom, stands as one of the band’s most celebrated works. Written primarily by Paul McCartney, though credited to the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership,
Both the drummer and singer, a rare combination in rock music.
Singing lead and playing drums simultaneously is one of the great feats in popular music. Here I’ll post about some of the artists that make it work. The drummer is typically relegated to the rear, but here we’ll find some that should be right out front.
Songs that contain the phrase “Wavy Hair” in the lyrics.
Emmylou Harris’s rendition of Mr. Sandman was released on her 1981 album Evangeline. Written by Pat Ballard in 1954, the original version became a hit for The Chordettes, with other notable covers by the Andrews Sisters and later by Chet Atkins. Harris’s interpretation adds a country twist, blending harmonies with Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt,
Perry’s first significant commercial success was “God Bless Tiny Tim,” which reached No. 7 on Billboard’s Pop Albums chart.
Richard Perry, born on June 18, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, was a distinguished American record producer whose career spanned several decades and encompassed a wide array of musical genres. From an early age, Perry exhibited a profound interest in music, influenced by his parents who were both music teachers and instrument manufacturers.
Bryon and Ringo Starr are the only drummers to have five songs in the top ten Billboard chart simultaneously.
Dennis Bryon is a highly respected drummer best known for his work with the Bee Gees during their most iconic era in the 1970s. His career spans decades and reflects a versatile and accomplished musician who has contributed to the evolution of pop and rock music. Dennis Bryon was born on April 14, 1949, in Cardiff, Wales.
Both the drummer and lead singer, a rare combination in rock music.
Singing lead and playing drums simultaneously is one of the great feats in popular music. Here I’ll post about some of the artists that make it work. The drummer is typically relegated to the rear, but here we’ll find some that should be right out front.
Shelley Duvall starred in two notable films in 1980.
Shelley Alexis Duvall was born on July 7, 1949, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was the daughter of Bobbie Ruth Crawford, a real estate broker, and Robert Richardson Duvall, a lawyer. Growing up, Duvall had a vibrant and energetic personality. She attended South Texas Junior College, where she initially studied nutrition and diet therapy. Her path into the world of acting was rather unconventional;
