Music Single: George Thorogood – Gear Jammer
Why do I like George Thorogood? Because of songs like ‘Gear Jammer’. I saw George when he first came on the scene (George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers) and from … Continue reading
Album : Buddy Holly – From The Original Master Tapes
In the famous words of John Milner. … Continue reading
Album : The Kinks – Schoolboys In Disgrace
I’ve wanted to do this record for a long time. I love the Kinks and I also liked the concept album thing. I wasn’t long out of school (forced out) … Continue reading
Album : T Bone Burnett – T Bone Burnett
This album was an instant CB fave. I can’t remember how I came across it but I’m still trying to wear it out and I can’t. The simplicity, understated playing. … Continue reading
Quick Hit : Jeff Beck and the Big Town Playboys – Crazy Legs
Jeff Beck plays the first notes on the album and we’re in Gene Vincent territory. CB ate up the “Catmans” music so when Beck and the Big Town Playboys released … Continue reading
Single : Big Shoe Head – Buick MacKANE
You want to rock out with one of the best kept secrets in rock n roll. Alejandro Escovedo in his old band, Buick MacKane rips a rock n roll … Continue reading
Single : Cherry Bomb – John Mellencamp
Here’s a cut that always puts CB in a good mood. I heard it at a time in my life I will always associate with this song. A great violin … Continue reading
Single : Roll Over Beethoven – Electric Light Orchestra
This is ELO’s take on the classic Chuck Berry song and in CB’s opinion they kill it. When this song came out CB went nuts for it. These guys sounded … Continue reading
Quick Hit : Chris Isaak – Heart Shaped World
This was my intro to Chris Isaak and his music. I loved his sound right off the top. He was pulling it from the ghosts of all that stuff I … Continue reading
CB’s Listening Week
Here’s a random sampling of what CB listens to in his busy week. Widespread Panic ‘Till The Medicine Takes’ Mavis Staples Lucky Peterson ‘Spirituals & Gospel’ Hal Willner Presents Weird … Continue reading
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