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Led Zeppelin “Fool In The Rain” (1979)
Many people consider John “Bonzo” Bonham the greatest rock drummer ever – who am I...
June 7, 2018
Tedeschi Trucks Band “I’m Gonna Be There” (2019)
“I got one! I got one!” A tow-haired boy, probably age 5 or 6, sped...
July 9, 2019
Pink Floyd “Great Gig In The Sky” (1973)
One of the best-known songs on what remains the longest charting album in rock music...
June 26, 2020
Old 97’s “Longer Than You’ve Been Alive” (2014)
I recently saw an Old 97’s show with my friend Kenny at the Tarrytown Music...
July 31, 2018
Bruce Springsteen “Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)” (1973)
The task was simple and the theme was equally self-evident: create a party playlist of...
September 25, 2019
Jeff Healey “See The Light” (1988)
..I did once, however, get a chance to witness another blind guitarist play live, this...
February 10, 2020
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