Live Daily — One of the more distinct observations I heard when Jerry Garcia died in 1995 was that the burden of being Jerry Garcia must have become too much. It was food for thought--the weight not just of celebrity but iconography, the burden of meeting expecta... more info

Soul Sides — If the news is indeed true that Michael Jackson has died today, a mere 50 years old, it's hard to greet the news with anything but a mixture of sadness and ambivalence. After all, how many other artists have seemingly done more damage to their own le... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Willard said...WILLIAM ELLIOTT WHITMORE Hymns For The Hopeless (2003)Whitmore's ragged crow-croak of a voice comes from a place where the blues and gospel first converged into country. VERY unique release. 4-1/2 stars from the All Music Guide - "An a... more info

Guardian Music — Becoming suddenly famous for one tune can make - or break - a band. Alexis Petridis wonders which way it will go for the GossipIs there a sorrier sight in rock music than the alt-rock band that becomes known for one huge, unrepeatable hit? Not even ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Redtelephone66 said...The Robbs "S/T" (1967 Lp)Cherokee (post Robbs) "S/T" (1972 Lp)Paul Masse "Butterfly Lake" (1968 Lp)Zalman Yanovsky "Alive And Well In Argentina" (1968 Lp)The Rabble (two albums):"S/T" (1968)"Give Us Back Elaine!" (1969)The Paupe... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Fermo said...George Duke - Guardian Of The Light (1983)Genre: funkhttp://electronicjazzproject.blogspot.comSakalli said...Rhesus O - Rhesus O (1971) (@256)http://sakalli.blog.hrNazz Nomad said...Bleedin Out celebrates the soon to be rock n roll invas... more info

Soul Sides — Peter Ivers Group feat. Asha Puthli: Ain't That Peculiar From 7" (Epic, 1971)Asha Puthli: You've Been Loud Too LongFrom She Loves to Hear the Music (CBS, 1974)Asha Puthli: Space Talk + LP samplerFrom The Devil Is Loose (CBS Germany, 1976). Also on vi... more info

Live Daily — Veteran soul/quiet-storm outfit Maze featuring Frankie Beverly has mapped dates through summer, including the band's traditional slot at New Orleans' Essence Festival. The eight-member ensemble--featuring Beverly on lead vocals and rhythm guitar--con... more info

All About Jazz — Four-song long-player ushered in the era of album-oriented soul with hits “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” and “Walk On By.” Reissue contains notes by Jim James of My Morning Jacket. LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Until Isaac Ha... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Walker said...For the long hot summer ahead- Lee Scratch Perry- Reggae Greats Comp (1980)Thanks FChttp://burningaquarium.blogspot.comSir Charlie Palmer said...The First Album – Ella Guru Happy Together – The Turtles Soledad Brothers Liv... more info