Rock music has more than it’s share of weird and tragic stories but this one is one it’s weirder and more tragic ones. At one time, Jim Gordon was one of rock music’s most admired and in demand drummers. During…
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“Layla, you’ve got me on my knees. . . : Isolated Guitar & Backing Tracks
If you’re a music geek like me (and I assume you are if you are reading this) then you are fascinated by the the process of creating music. You want to see how it’s put together. If that’s the case…
Tagged with: Bobby Whitlock, Carl Radle, Derek and The Dominos, Duane Allman, Eric Clapton, Jim Gordon, Layla, Tom Dowd
Posted in Classic Rock, Jam Band, Music Appreciation and Analysis
Posted in Classic Rock, Jam Band, Music Appreciation and Analysis
“I Feel Free”. . . . . . : Jack Bruce 1943 – 2014
Jack Bruce, bassist, vocalist and songwriter extraordinaire passed away on October 25, 2014 at the age of 71 from liver disease. With Cream, he was one of the handful of musicians who redefined the capabilities of his instrument and along…
Tagged with: Bass, Cream, Eric Clapton, Gary Moore, Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce
Posted in Bass, Blues, Classic Rock, Music Appreciation and Analysis
Posted in Bass, Blues, Classic Rock, Music Appreciation and Analysis
“I Hear The Train A Comin’. . .” : The Johnny Cash Show
I just got back from a trip to Nashville and Memphis. The musical legacy of there two cities is so immense that it’s just ridiculous. One of the high points of my trip was the Johnny Cash Museum. I’m a…
Tagged with: Bob Dylan, Derek & The Dominoes, Eric Clapton, Johnny Cash, Joni Mitchell, Louis Armstrong, Nashville, Neil Young, Ray Charles
Posted in Classic Rock, Music Appreciation and Analysis
Posted in Classic Rock, Music Appreciation and Analysis
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