Godley & Creme – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame – Shining Star Award

They were interested in creating complete artistic experiences, something that eventually made them pioneers of the music-video era.

Kevin Godley and Lol Creme were one of the most unusual and inventive partnerships to emerge from British pop music, combining songwriting, studio experimentation, visual art, technology, humor, and an almost cinematic approach to music. Their story began long before they became famous. Godley was born October 7, 1945, in Prestwich, Lancashire,

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Ned Jarrett, Dee Palmer, Foster Sylvers, and Duane Ollinger Die

Four more losses to reflect on here in 2026.

These individuals were a NASCAR driver and champion as well as a broadcaster; an English composer, arranger and keyboardist known for work with Jethro Tull; a singer, songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist, member of the Sylvers; and a contractor and entrepreneur in the oil and gas industry, treasure hunter, and owner of Blind Frog Ranch.

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Covers – “Every Little Thing”

Every little thing she does, She does for me, yeah
And you know the things she does, She does for me, oooh

“Every Little Thing” is a song by the Beatles, written primarily by Paul McCartney but credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership, and released on their 1964 album Beatles for Sale in the UK and on Beatles VI in the US.

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My Favorite Guitar Players (Part 2)

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.

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My Favorite Keyboard Players (Part One)

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

Keith Emerson was a groundbreaking British keyboardist and composer, best known as a founding member of the progressive rock supergroup Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP). Renowned for his virtuosic technique, Emerson merged classical music with rock in innovative ways,

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Lyrical: “U.F.O.” (Part One)

These are songs that contain “U.F.O.” in their lyrics.

“Out the Blue” is a heartfelt ballad by John Lennon, written solely by him and released on his 1973 album Mind Games. The song is widely interpreted as a tribute to Yoko Ono, celebrating the unexpected and redemptive power of love after a period of emotional turmoil. Musically, it starts softly with acoustic guitar

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My Favorite Vocalists (Part One)

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

Greg Lake (1947–2016) was an English musician, singer, and songwriter best known as the vocalist and bassist for progressive rock bands King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP). Lake’s rich baritone voice was a defining feature of both groups, combining clarity, warmth,

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Lyrical: “I Am A Camera” (Part One)

The song featured Yes’s signature progressive rock complexity, with shifting time signatures and intricate instrumentation.

“Into the Lens” was first recorded by Yes for their 1980 album Drama, written by Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes alongside the band. The song featured Yes’s signature progressive rock complexity, with shifting time signatures and intricate instrumentation. After Horn and Downes left Yes,

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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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Lyrical: “You and I” (Part One)

Songs that contain the phrase “You and I” in the lyrics.

“Fall” by Ed Sheeran is a heartfelt love song from his 2010 EP Songs I Wrote with Amy. Written by Ed Sheeran, it explores the vulnerabilities and joys of falling in love, emphasizing the need for mutual commitment and emotional risk. Lyrics like “Would you fall too?” highlight the longing for reciprocation and reassurance in a relationship.

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