David Allan Coe, Roger Sweet, Gerry Conway, and Wayne Moss Die

Four more losses to reflect on here from April of 2026…

These guys were a singer and songwriter, with songs like “You Never Even Called Me by My Name”, “Longhaired Redneck”, “The Ride”; a designer, known for creating He-Man and the Masters of the Universe toy line; a comic book, science fiction, and television writer; and a guitar player, bassist, record producer and songwriter best known for his session work in Nashville.

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My Favorite Fuzzy Guitar Songs (Part One)

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

“Incense and Peppermints,” recorded by the Los Angeles psychedelic rock band Strawberry Alarm Clock and released in May 1967, was written by Tim Gilbert and John S. Carter, though lead guitarist Ed King and keyboardist Mark Weitz created the original instrumental track; the lyrics were contributed later, with 16-year-old Greg Munford

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Andy Paley Dies

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.

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