David Bowie – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame

For here, am I sitting in a tin can
Far, above the world
Planet Earth is blue
And there’s nothing I can do

David Bowie was born David Robert Jones on January 8, 1947, in Brixton, London, England, into a working-class family whose modest circumstances belied the creative intensity that would define his life. His father, Haywood Stenton Jones, worked in promotions for a children’s charity, while his mother, Margaret Mary Burns,

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John Lodge, Diane Keaton, Chris Dreja, and Sonny Curtis Dies

Some great musicians and a wonderful film star have passed.

These artists were the bassist for the Moody Blues; acted in The Godfather series of movies, Play It Again Sam, Reds, and many more; was the bassist for the Yardbirds and Box of Frogs; and was in Buddy Holly’s band the Crickets, and wrote the theme song for the Mary Tyler Moore Show.

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Mike Pinera Dies

Pinera first gained prominence as the lead guitarist and vocalist for the Tampa-based band Blues Image.

Mike Pinera is a talented musician, guitarist, and songwriter, renowned for his contributions to rock music, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s. His career spans decades and includes work with some iconic bands, a solo career, and collaborations with other notable artists. Here’s an overview of his life and career. Mike Pinera was born on September 29, 1948, in Tampa, Florida. From an early age, he exhibited a deep interest in music, teaching himself guitar and drawing inspiration from the burgeoning rock and blues scenes of the 1950s and 1960s.

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Debut Album – First Song-Side One  (Part One)

Well, she was just seventeen, You know what I mean, And the way she looked was way beyond compare, So how could I dance with another, Oh when I saw her standing there

You went to your favorite record store and bought that debut album because maybe you’d heard a single by them, or someone had told you that they were good, or maybe you just liked the cover. You got it home, tore off the shrink, placed the needle down on the first track on side one, and what did you hear? Was it a defining moment in your appreciation for that group? Let’s check some out.

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