Kyle Busch, Dick Parry, Michael Keating, and Jack Douglas Die

Four more losses to reflect on here in Spring of 2026…

These guys were a professional stock car racing driver and racing team owner who competed from 2001 to 2026; an English saxophonist who played on Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon; an English actor who had roles in, Blake’s 7, Doctor Who, and EastEnders; and a record producer known for his work with Aerosmith, Cheap Trick and John Lennon.

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Lyrical: “Magic Carpet Ride” (Part One)

Songs that contain the phrase “Magic Carpet Ride”.

“Old Devil Moon” is a jazz standard from the 1947 musical Finian’s Rainbow1, written by Burton Lane (music) and E.Y. Harburg (lyrics). The song’s romantic yet slightly unsettling lyrics describe the captivating and almost hypnotic power of love, symbolized by the “old devil moon.” Frank Sinatra recorded a memorable version in 1954 for his album Songs for Young Lovers, where his smooth phrasing and rich vocal delivery emphasized the song’s seductive charm.

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Peter Sinfield Dies

Sinfield’s career took off in the late 1960s when he co-founded King Crimson.

Peter Sinfield, a multifaceted artist, lyricist, and producer, is best known for his work with progressive rock bands like King Crimson, Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP), and Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM). His contributions to the music world span lyrical poetry, pop hits, and experimental productions. Peter John Sinfield was born in Fulham, London on December 27, 1943.

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My Favorite Albums – U.K. – U.K.

Progressive Rock Supergroup

Always found on the “Greatest Progressive Rock Albums of all Time” lists is U.K. by the supergroup U.K. It was their debut album released in May of 1978 on E.G. Records and Polydor Records. It features John Wetton, Eddie Jobson, Bill Bruford, and Allan Holdsworth. The album was well received by FM album rock radio and by the public during the summer of 1978.

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