Back in the day, Jimmy Web opened up for a couple of New York shows when I was touring with Linda Rosnstadt, he had written a couple of songs for Linda, “All I know,” “Easy for you to say by,” And “the Moons a harsh Mistress.” Jimmy Web recently published memoir “The Cake and the… Read More…
WE THREE
If there is such a thing as a “Musical Gene”then there are three siblings in a quiet corner of Oregon that are living proof that it exists. Joshua, Bethany and Manny make up the HUMLIE trio – ”WE THREE.” With parents that were immersed in song they spent their earliest moments being fed, bred, and bathed in… Read More…
The Myth of Talent
We cannot deny that God gives gifts to people regardless of the fact that we may feel they do or don’t deserve it. History shows us that Mozart was a real scoundrel and Beethoven was an artist of high integrity. Both changed the foundation of music. Sure, most things take a bit of talent. Whether… Read More…
Ed King RIP
Former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King, who co-wrote the hit Sweet Home Alabama, has died aged 68. The musician died at home in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday. According to Rolling Stone, he had been battling lung cancer. King, who was born in California, joined the rock band in 1972. He left three years later after… Read More…
The balancing act of a free press
Country singer Gretchen Wilson was arrested Tuesday night at a Connecticut airport after she caused a “minor disturbance” on a flight and became “belligerent” toward troopers, police said. Cops caught up with Wilson just after 7 p.m. when the plane she was on touched down at Bradley International Airport, the Hartford Courant reported. Connecticut State Police… Read More…