Levon Helm from Elaine, Arkansas. His real name is Mark Lavon Helm and according to his biography, his Canadian band mates kept calling him ‘Levon’ The name stuck and a little history was in the making. The Band played every small town and… Continue Reading →
I first heard “Baby please come Home” on the radio in 1963, if I remember correctly, and I liked it, instantly. It has been a favourite of mine since that time. In 1986, Darlene Love was a guest on Letterman… Continue Reading →
Rick Danko was from Blayney, Ontario. He joined the Hawks when Ronnie Hawkins invited him to play Rhythm Guitar. Later with ‘The Band’ he mostly played bass, depending on who was singing lead. He played piano, violin and saxophone as well. He passed away… Continue Reading →
The Band is probably the best Rock band the world had ever seen. I know we all have preferences as to the type of music we like and the bands we enjoy, but these guys were just amazing. Twenty – Five… Continue Reading →
My friend Stuart G. (Guitar player extraordinaire) again sent me this video. It is a live performance at Coachella festival in California. ’Just Your Fool’ is a track released from their just released Blue’s album. The Rolling Stones what can… Continue Reading →
Pearl Jam began in Seattle, Washington and you can hear the influences of Led Zeppelin all through their music. Pearl jam is a combination of members of two other bands, Green River and Mudhoney. Eddie Vetter was asked to join as the… Continue Reading →
Regardless of where Freelance Whales tapes their music videos which for some reason happens to be in Australia. Why? As they say, “Why Not?” The band is actually from Queens, New York. The group began their career in the New York Subway playing… Continue Reading →
Lou Reed came from New York and lived all of his life in his favourite City. After having travelled around most of the world, he still loved New York with its vibrancy and human drama. Lou began his carrier with… Continue Reading →
Well summer is on its way and every summer I play this song simply because it makes me feel good. I’ve been playing this song since the eighties. I hope it make s you feel good as well