Wayne Cochran was one of those performers that I was aware of as a teen in Georgia. He was born in Thomaston, Georgia.
Published: Wednesday, November 29th, 2017 @ 9:58 am
By: Bobby Tony
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As part of The Partridge Family (TV Series 19701974) he made a great impact on the TV and Musical landscape for many of the teens of that era.
Published: Thursday, November 23rd, 2017 @ 10:13 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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Both Stan and I missed the opportunity to post on the passing of Tom Petty. We each thought the other would offer a better commentary.
Published: Friday, November 3rd, 2017 @ 10:34 am
By: Bobby Tony
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When I orignially posted the article on the passing of Fats Domino, I had hopes that it would generate some comments from Alex J. Ortolano who was raised in New Orleans. I doubt that anyone not born and raised in New Orleans could capture the musical magic that was that city.
Published: Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 @ 11:17 am
By: Bobby Tony
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I can't remember far enough back when Fats Domino's music was not part of my musical landscape. Granted I was only 10 years old when Fats released his first album in 1955.
Published: Tuesday, October 31st, 2017 @ 2:17 am
By: Bobby Tony
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Some entertainers storm the stage with a burst of fame and then fade away with the ever-changing taste of musical whim. Others have a long and varied career by adapting to the changing times. Still others just stick it out and keep doing what they do best. He became knows as the "Gentle Giant" of
Published: Sunday, September 10th, 2017 @ 10:28 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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Glen Campbell passes at 81 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease
Published: Thursday, August 10th, 2017 @ 2:01 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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Even though we Georgians claim the Allman Brothers as our own, they actually did not settle in Georgia until after they were well on their way to stardom. Of course no good story stand on its own, they must be embellished with a bit of folklore.
Published: Sunday, May 28th, 2017 @ 12:57 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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The J. Geils band was formed in 1967. They hung around until 1985 when they broke up like all good rock bands are want to do. The result was a series of lawsuits and bad feelings. Like any bad marriage the breakup was based on a shaky ground of "Creative Differences."
Published: Friday, April 14th, 2017 @ 12:39 am
By: Bobby Tony
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After a long and eventful life, the spark plug of Rock and Roll has passed at 90 years old. Perhaps his greatest contribution was his cross over to Rock and Roll. While most of the south was still in the throes of segregation, Chuck stole the musical heart of a whole generation of white kids.
Published: Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 @ 7:22 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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She was one of the founding members of the group Sister Sledge, which was another Philadelphia group founded in 1971. Joni and her sisters came from a musical family. Her father was a tap dancer and he mother was an actress. Her grandmother was an opera singer.
Published: Sunday, March 12th, 2017 @ 5:24 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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Occasionally you hear about the passing of a musician you never heard of. One of the most remarkable things about the music business is that some of the most talented people are never front stage. Many are either session layers or band members who just provide the foundation for the star to shine.
Published: Wednesday, March 1st, 2017 @ 8:11 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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