Sly and the Family Stone impacted my musical life significantly.
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City Songs of Note…
Both "San Francisco" and "Chicago" sang about two great American cities much different then than today.
“Peas’ed” to be Graduating…
Being a family of "music nerds", football was always that activity where there was this football game sandwiched in and around the bands' pre-game, halftime and post-game shows.
More Than Vehicles in the Garage…
It became the theme music for myopic, Fire-balling reliever Rick Vaughn (Charlie Sheen) to be summoned from the bullpen, sporting his black, horn-rimmed glasses.
One Hit Wonders…
Johnny-on-the-Spot One of the special days we celebrated in September was "One-Hit Wonders Day". Being a musician and a radio worker, the charm of "one-hit wonders" is somewhat special to me. By definition, a one-hit wonder is any entity that achieves mainstream popularity, often for only one piece of work, and becomes known among the … Continue reading One Hit Wonders…
#1…With a Bullet!
In terms of the rock 'n roll era, it started in the 50's.
Old Dog, New Tricks…
I probably could have escaped the winter purgatory if I'd taken a liking to the Beach Boys but my musical interests went elsewhere.
Room at the Hall…
My first "Pelee Song" was "Breaking Up is Hard to Do".
My Favorite Things ? (Not!)
If they're not your favorite things, try this out...
A Band of Brothers (and Sisters)…
Band members are always band members, no matter how old they get!
Johnny on the Spot 