Born on this date. Here’s a strong writeup from Guitar World from 21 years ago. If Zappa thought the music industry incompetent, crooked and imbecilic back then, he’d be even more appalled now, if that were even possible. I’d recommend the recently released documentary for a decent enough sketch of Zappa’s life. And in many…
Ennio Morriconemusic
The maestro has died. See the obit in The Guardian. Ennio Morriconemusic
A life in pictures. BritainmusicSecond World WarVera Lynn
Born on this day. See “Curtis Mayfield: where to start in his back catalogue“ Curtis Mayfieldfunkmusicsoul music
Of the obits I’ve come across this one seems the best. David Bowiemusicphil maypretty things
Born on this date and it’s just over twenty years since his death. Here’s a decent enough write-up from ten years ago. Shortly before his death in March 2000, Paul McCartney paid him a visit. It was “like having the Queen Mother coming round for tea,” he told his wife. Ian Dury at the Dentist…
Born on this day. bobby womackgospelmusicpsychedelic funksoul music
Reviewed at Roger Ebert. Not withstanding the accusations leveled against Robbie, well-worth checking out. The subtitle though is revealing eh? Documentary filmmusicroots musicthe band
One of the better written reviews (Martin Glover) commemorating the 40th anniversary. bluesLed Zeppelinmusicphysical graffitirock ‘n roll
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