Guardian Music — (Atlantic)His father, according to Francis's website, is the "eccentric owner of one of the largest collections of sheet music in the US", while his mother grew up one of nine sisters in a tiny, poor Mexican town. Ry Cooder gave him his first guitar ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Deballen said... ...Singles Collection Exposed... Simple Minds - Ghostdancing (1986) Don Dixon - Praying Mantis (1985) The Everly Brothers - The Story Of Me (1984) Stray Cats - Little Miss Prissy (1981) The Alan Parsons Project - The Turn Of A Friend... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Ekko said... Run DMC and LL Cool J covers! http://www.berkeleyplaceblog.com S R Management said... October's Accordion Extravaganza is officially rockin' with: Texas Tornados - Soy de San Luis Los Lobos - Don't Worry Baby Augie Meyers - Hey Baby, Q... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Between the Notes The great Mavis Staples still believes one of the best albums she ever made was in 1993, almost two decades after the heyday of her family group, the Staple Singers. She recorded 'The Voice' for Prince's Paisley Park ... more info

All About Jazz — Obituary: Richie Hayward (February 6, 1946—August 12, 2010) By AllAboutJazz.com Contributor c: C. Michael Bailey Drummer and m: Little Feat founder Richie Hayward passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010, in his current home of Victoria, British Co... more info

Guardian Music — Rock'n'roll drummer and founder member of the Californian band Little FeatThe drummer Richie Hayward, who has died aged 64 after treatment for liver cancer, will be remembered for his 40 years of service with the renowned Californian band Little Fea... more info

Totally Fuzzy — a r n e l said... Spyro Gyra - 2 albums Markus Miller - 4 albums Billy Joel - 15 albums Ry Cooder - 2 albums David Sylvian - 2 albums Deodato Yellowjackets http://bestfbothworlds.blogspot.com YoungMossTongue said... NICO - The Frozen Borderline: 196... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Ry Cooder has added his voice -- and guitar -- to the raging debate over Arizona’s recent SB 1070 law targeting illegal immigration with "Quicksand," a fiery song he posted on iTunes this week. The veteran guitarist, singer, songwriter and... more info

Totally Fuzzy — rastronomicals said... A consideration of the single live album, the addition of crowd noise into the mix of live albums in general, and an evaluation of '70's shred guitar master Frank Marino. All at La Historia de la Musica Rock, how does he fit it... more info

Guardian Music — Wilco frontman gives gospel and soul legend an indie makeover on new LP You Are Not AloneGospel legend Mavis Staples has recorded a new album with Jeff Tweedy. The Wilco frontman wrote several tracks for You Are Not Alone, as well as producing the LP... more info