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Post by 1finemrg on Sept 29, 2016 19:44:22 GMT -5
The Grand Funk video did not work but the Jerry videos did. And you know an oft answered question or trivia note by Casey were the artists who hit #1 on the pop, R&B and country charts with the same single. It happened multiple times for Elvis and the Everly Brothers. Now we see that Jerry Lee Lewis nearly became the third artist to pull off that hat trick. Thanks dukelightning, I've fixed the Grand Funk link. Usually don't check old links, but that's a good idea. I'll try to do that in the future.
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Post by 1finemrg on Sept 30, 2016 5:31:26 GMT -5
September 30: ... Trey Anastasio. Guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist for Phish, Trey also has multiple side projects. Additionally, he performed with the four surviving Grateful Dead members at their "Fare Thee Well" shows in the summer of 2015. He also runs "The Barn", a professional recording facility in Vermont. It has been the home of the majority of his and Phish's music released since the turn of the century. It has also been used by other recording artists (Herbie Hancock, Bela Fleck, Toots & the Maytals...) through the years. "Paper Wheels" was Trey's latest solo effort released last October. This October finds Phish releasing their latest album "Big Boat". More known as a live band, their only entry on the Modern Rock charts was this 1996 single from the "Billy Breathes" soundtrack. Free - PhishFrom 1995, here is a live single release. Bouncing Around The Room - PhishSeptember 30: ...Marc Bolan. Although he only had one top 40 hit in the US as the lead singer of T Rex, in the UK their first 8 singles either peaked at #1 or #2 (four each). The US hit was written by Marc to fulfill a desire to record Chuck Berry's "Little Queenie". The guitar riff is borrowed from the Chuck Berry classic, as is the "Meanwhile, I'm still thinking" uttered on the fade out. The song was renamed in the US to avoid confusion with a similarly titled hit by the band Chase. It features backing vocals by the Turtles Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan (aka Flo & Eddie). Bang A Gong (Get It On) - T RexAs a bonus, here's Marc on twin lead guitar with good friend Jeff Lynne on one of ELO's high powered rockers. Ma-Ma-Ma-Belle - Electric Light Orchestra
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Post by trekkielo on Oct 1, 2016 0:17:04 GMT -5
September 30: ... Trey Anastasio. Guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist for Phish, Trey also has multiple side projects. Additionally, he performed with the four surviving Grateful Dead members at their "Fare Thee Well" shows in the summer of 2015. He also runs "The Barn", a professional recording facility in Vermont. It has been the home of the majority of his and Phish's music released since the turn of the century. It has also been used by other recording artists (Herbie Hancock, Bela Fleck, Toots & the Maytals...) through the years. "Paper Wheels" was Trey's latest solo effort released last October. This October finds Phish releasing their latest album "Big Boat". More known as a live band, their only entry on the Modern Rock charts was this 1996 single from the "Billy Breathes" soundtrack. Free - PhishFrom 1995, here is a live single release. Bouncing Around The Room - PhishSeptember 30: ...Marc Bolan. Although he only had one top 40 hit in the US as the lead singer of T Rex, in the UK their first 8 singles either peaked at #1 or #2 (four each). The US hit was written by Marc to fulfill a desire to record Chuck Berry's "Little Queenie". The guitar riff is borrowed from the Chuck Berry classic, as is the "Meanwhile, I'm still thinking" uttered on the fade out. The song was renamed in the US to avoid confusion with a similarly titled hit by the band Chase. It features backing vocals by the Turtles Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan (aka Flo & Eddie). Bang A Gong (Get It On) - T RexAs a bonus, here's Marc on twin lead guitar with good friend Jeff Lynne on one of ELO's high powered rockers. Ma-Ma-Ma-Belle - Electric Light OrchestraMarc Bolan also played on another one from the very same album in 1973, On the Third Day...
After Bang a Gong (Get It On) this is T. Rex's 2nd most popular single song...
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 1, 2016 5:33:28 GMT -5
October 1: ... Jerry Martini. Jerry had a major role in the inception of Sly and the Family Stone, and helped to keep the band together during its sometime tumultuous 1967-1975 run. The saxophone would go on to play on Sly's first solo album and with fellow alumnus Larry Graham in Graham Central Station. In the late 70s, he formed one hit wonder band Rubicon who reached the Top 40 with "I'm Gonna Take Care Of Everything". The turn of the century found Jerry and Larry Graham doing a stint with Prince's touring band. He also formed the FamilyStoneExperience with several former members of Sly and the Family Stone. He took part of the reuniting of the Family Stone in 2006. The Family Stone continues to perform, having recently completed a series of concerts in September. "Cynthia!" "What?" "Jerry!" "What?" "If I could hear the horns blow..." Dance To The Music - Sly and the Family StoneJerry and Cynthia's horn work were the perfect compliment to one of the funkiest grooves in rock history. Thank You Falletin Me Be Mice Elf Again - Sly and the Family StoneOctober 1: ...Mariska Veres. Mariska was a Dutch singer of Eastern European heritage. She joined the Shocking Blue and eventually became lead singer. With her striking appearance and vocal prowess, the band topped the US charts for three weeks in early 1970 with "Venus". They were a part of the "Dutch Invasion" along with the Tee Set (Ma Belle Amie) and George Baker Selection (Little Green Bag) who scored Top 40 hits at this time with releases on Colossus records. In The Netherlands, "Venus" only peaked at #3 but was one of 6 Top 10 hits for the band. In the eighties, it became one of a handful of songs to top the Hot 100 twice when Bananarama's cover achieved the feat. The Shocking Blue broke up in 1974, but would have a couple of successful reunions in the late 70s and mid-80s. Mariska would have a regionally successful solo career after the initial breakup of the Shocking Blue. She started the Shocking Jazz Quintet in 1993 while also performing in another reincarnation of the Shocking Blue until her untimely passing in 2006. This lost 70s classic was the follow up to "Venus". It just missed the US Top 40 peaking at #43, but was one of two singles to top the Dutch charts. Mighty Joe - Shocking Blue
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 1, 2016 23:52:42 GMT -5
October 2: ... Mike Rutherford. Founding member and bassist with Genesis, Mike also found success on the charts with his side project Mike + the Mechanics. With Genesis he wrote the lyrics to some of their biggest international hits, including "Follow You Follow Me", "Land Of Confusion", and "Throwing It All Away". He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a Genesis member in 2010. Although Phil Collins has un-retired, there are currently no plans to reunite Genesis at this time. Mike + the Mechanics is planning a UK tour beginning in February 2017. Mike also wrote the lyrics to this Genesis classic, which inexplicably missed the US Top 40, peaking at #58. It did reach #8 in the UK. Turn It On Again - GenesisHe also co-wrote this great song that topped the US charts. It features Paul Carrack (Ace, Squeeze, Solo) on vocals. The Living Years - Mike + the MechanicsOctober 2: ...Don McLean. Two years before Carole King dominated the album charts with "Tapestry", it was the title of Don McLean's first solo album. After multiple rejections, it was released on the small Mediarts label in 1969. Although it did not initially chart, Perry Como would take the track "And I Love You So" to the top of the Adult Contemporary charts in 1973. It would also be Perry's last Top 40 hit, peaking at #29. Don's fortunes turned when United Artists bought out Mediarts. With a major label as support, his second album "American Pie" was released. Both the album (7 weeks) and the title track (4 weeks) would top their respective charts in early 1972. The success of the "American Pie" album spurred sales of his "Tapestry" album which also made an appearance on the Billboard 200. Through the years, Don has stated that American Pie was somewhat autobiographical in nature, an abstract story of his life from the late fifties until the late sixties when the song was penned. Earlier this year, the original working manuscript for "American Pie" fetched the third highest price for an American manuscript at $1.205 million. In 2001, the song was voted #5 in a poll of songs of the 20th Century, behind "Over The Rainbow", "White Christmas", "This Land Is Your Land", and "Respect". Singer/songwriter Lori Liebermann was inspired to write "Killing Me Softly With His Song" after seeing Don perform in concert. She wrote a poem about the experience, and collaborated with Norman Gimbel and Charles Fox writing a song that would top the singles charts for Roberta Flack, and become a Top 5 hit for the Fugees. Don would reach the Top 40 an additional 2 times in the 70s with "Vincent" and "Dreidel". He made a comeback in 1981, reaching #5 with a cover of Roy Orbison's "Crying". Don covered two other tunes that would also make the Top 40 in 1981. His version of the Skyliners "Since I Don't Have You" reached #23. A slower version of a tune he originally wrote for the "Tapestry" album was his last Top 40 hit, peaking at #36. Always preferred the original recording from "Tapestry". It is a "B" side classic, charting as the flip to "Vincent". Castles In The Air - Don McLean
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 3, 2016 5:27:20 GMT -5
October 3: ... Lindsey Buckingham. Mick Fleetwood was touring Sound City recording studio and heard the song "Frozen Love". He inquired about the guitarist and was introduced to Lindsey Buckingham. Upon Bob Welch's departure from Fleetwood Mac in late 1974, Mick offered Lindsey the job, which he accepted on condition that his then-girlfriend Stevie Nicks would also become a member. The "Fleetwood Mac" album was released in July, 1975 and commercial success would eventually follow. Three Top 20 singles charted and support for the album grew slowly. It took 15 months, but the album would eventually peak at #1 for a week. The combustible nature of personal relationships within the band fueled the "Rumours" album. The blockbuster effort spent 31 non-consecutive weeks atop the album chart, and spawned four Top 10 singles. As of 2012, it was the sixth best selling album in US history. Lindsey seemed to be the avant-garde element in this version of Fleetwood Mac. This has been evident in is solo work and his involvement in the highly experimental follow up album to "Rumours". "Tusk" was considered a commercial failure when compared to "Rumours" (still sold 4 million copies), but through the years admired for the artistic risks it took. Lindsey's solo work followed that path as well, never taking what would be deemed a commercially safe route. He has reached the top 40 twice, with "Trouble" peaking at #9. He also contributed music to movie soundtracks including "Back To The Future" and most famously "Holiday Road" from "National L a m p o o n's Vacation". He initially left the group in 1987, but has returned for reunions beginning with the appearance at the 1993 inaugural ball for President Bill Clinton, and the 1997 reunion of the five members from the "Rumours" era. They have toured and released new material through the years and reportedly are working on a new album. The initial single release from "Rumours" was a Top 10 smash written by Lindsey. Sales were also fueled by the non-album track "Silver Springs" included on the "B" side of the 45. Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood MacLindsey's other solo Top 40 hit peaked at #23. A different way to go. Go Insane - Lindsey BuckinghamOctober 3: ...Stevie Ray Vaughan. Stevie Ray began to grow a grass roots following in the Austin, Texas area during the mid-70s playing with Paul Ray and the Cobras. The Cobras musical direction turned toward the mainstream from the blues, and Stevie left the band in the late 70s to form Triple Threat. Within six months, the bassist left to form his own band and Stevie renamed his group Double Trouble after an Otis Rush song. Their local popularity continued to grow, and they received a break internationally when they landed a spot in the Montreux Jazz Festival. The next night they were booked at the Montreux Casino lounge, where Jackson Browne witnessed their performance. He jammed with the band and offered them free use of his Los Angeles recording studio. They recorded 10 tracks in two days in late November, 1982. While there, he received a call from David Bowie offering him a spot in his next recording session. Bowie's resulting album "Let's Dance" resulted in a resurgence in popularity. Stevie's guitar was featured on six of the eight tracks including the title track and the single "China Girl". He was booked to be the featured guitarist on Bowie's Serious Moonlight Tour in support of the album, but bowed out and was replaced by Earl Slick. Double Trouble was signed to Epic records in March, 1983, and released "Texas Flood" three months later. A two month North American tour with the Moody Blues proved to be a perfect means to boost Double Trouble into the national spotlight. The follow-up album "Couldn't Stand The Weather" quickly outsold its predecessor. Unfortunately, a life long alcohol addiction combined with a drug dependency began to take its toll. "Soul To Soul" was released and was successful, but sales suggested the band had reached its peak. To fulfill their contract "Live Alive" was released. It was recorded live in Austin and Dallas in July 1986. The album failed to chart. Stevie became ill during a 1986 tour of Europe. He eventually ended up in rehab in Atlanta. He began divorce proceedings from his wife Lenny in 1987, which restricted his writing and recording songs for nearly two years. The band's final album "In Step" was released in 1989. It was their most commercially successful effort, and gave them their first Grammy award. After a concert with Eric Clapton on August 27, 1990 at Alpine Valley in East Troy, Wisconsin, Stevie was one of five people killed when their helicopter crashed into a hill near the site. Foggy weather conditions contributed to the tragedy. They were en route to Meigs Field in Chicago. Stevie Ray Vaughan was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. We commemorate his birthday with the lead off track from "In Step" The House Is Rockin' - Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 4, 2016 5:51:48 GMT -5
October 4: ... Jon Secada He was hired by Gloria Estefan as a backup singer, and began composing songs for her including "Coming Out of the Dark". Gloria helped launch his solo career by letting him perform a song solo during her "Into The Light" world tour. Jon's 1992 debut album sold over 6 million copies worldwide and earned a Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album. He would earn a second Grammy in 1995. In addition to Gloria Estefan, Jon has written songs for Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin. He has been a success in Broadway, appearing in "Cabaret", as Danny Zuko in "Grease", and the lead role in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". He has been active with several charitable causes including music education, AIDS research, and child abuse. He has also used his music to aid victims of 9/11 and hurricane disasters through the years. Jon reached the Top 10 six times, including these 2 Top 10 singles. Just Another Day - Jon SecadaIf You Go - Jon SecadaOctober 4: ...Clifton Davis. Though he never charted as a singer, the actor who starred in the television series "That's My Mama" and "Amen" did make his mark on the Billboard charts as a writer. His "Lookin' Through The Windows" was a #16 hit for the Jackson Five in 1974. His most notable contribution was a great song written with the intention of the Supremes to record. Isaac Hayes would have a Top 40 hit, and it was Gloria Gaynor's first hit reaching #9 in 1974. Gloria's recording was the #1 song on Billboard's first Dance/Disco chart. The Communards' 1986 version would peak at #4 in the UK, #51 on the Hot 100, and #2 on the US Hot Dance/Disco charts. The original version would peak at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and Top the R&B charts. Just another reason why he's the "King Of Pop". Never Can Say Goodbye - Jackson FiveNever Can Say Goodbye - Isaac HayesNever Can Say Goodbye - Gloria GaynorNever Can Say Goodbye - Communards
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 5, 2016 5:33:20 GMT -5
October 5: ... Brian Connelly. Lead singer for Sweet during their hit making years, they began as glam pop superstars in the UK. It was a successful but tenuous partnership in the beginning under a management deal they had signed with songwriters Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman. A Monkees-type relationship, they would provide the vocals augmented by session musicians. They experienced initial success in the US in 1973 with "Little Willy" peaking at #3. In the UK, they reached the Top 10 ten times and half of the singles peaked at #2. "Blockbuster" was their only #1 UK single. The band members eventually wrested control and moved away from their glam image toward harder rock. Brian had suffered injuries to his throat in a brawl and this affected his vocal range. The rougher and rawer vocals were a good fit and Sweet re-emerged on the US charts with a quartet of Top 40 hits from 1975 - 1978. Unfortunately Brian became at odds with the other members and suffered major health issues due to alcoholism, affecting his vocals. He would leave the band in the summer of 1978. In the years following, Brian would record solo material and was involved in some Sweet reunions. Each member toured with their separate versions of Sweet through the years. Years of health issues caught up with Brian, who died in 1997 at the all too young age of 51. Brian will forever be immortalized with this "shout-out" to his band members at the beginning of this #5 hit. "Are you ready Steve? Andy? Mick? All right fellows ... let's go-o-o-o-o-o-o!!!" Ballroom Blitz - SweetThis 1976 Top 20 hit has always been a favorite. Action - SweetOctober 5: ...Steve Miller. His father George (aka Sonny) was a doctor in pathology, and an amateur recording engineer. He was also close friends with Les Paul and T-Bone Walker. Les Paul, upon hearing a recording of 5 year old Steve "banging away" on a guitar given to him by his uncle, encouraged his dad to let him continue pursuing his interest saying "perhaps he will be something one day". As he was about to graduate college from the University of Wisconsin, he dropped out six credits shy of a literary degree and moved to Chicago to play the blues. He had been in the Ardells during his college years, whose members also included Boz Scaggs. He spent a couple of years learning at the feet of greats like Paul Butterfield and Muddy Waters, but soon became discouraged. He eventually relocated to San Francisco. He formed the Steve Miller Blues Band in 1966 (eventually dropping the "Blues"), and they recorded their first album in 1968. The band gained popularity over their first seven albums, though without hit singles. Steve also began developing various personae, such as the Gangster of Love from the "Sailor" album, Space Cowboy from "Brave New World", and Maurice from "Recall The Beginning...A Journey From Eden". "The Joker" album saw Steve veer away from blues/hard-rock toward simpler commercial fare. The title track would top the Hot 100, and he would reach the summit with "Rockin' Me" and "Abracadabra" in the 70s and 80s. Steve tours annually and most recently released "Bingo!" an album of blues covers in 2010, and the companion album "Let Your Hair Down" in 2011. He has also taught popular music at the USC Thornton School Of Music. We go back to the beginning to his first charting single. It actually charted twice reaching #94 in 1968 and #49 in 1974. Living In The U.S.A. - Steve Miller Some people call him the... Space Cowboy - Steve Miller Band...and some call him the... Gangster Of Love - Steve Miller Band
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 6, 2016 5:40:00 GMT -5
October 6: Speaking of Sweet ... Matthew Sweet. In the early 80s, Matthew attended college in Athens, GA and immersed himself in the burgeoning music scene. He hooked up with Michael Stipe briefly forming the duo Community Trolls. He also played guitar in Michael's sister Linda's band Oh-OK. He released two albums in the late 80s to positive reviews but little success. In 1990, he recorded tracks for an album entitled "Nothing Lasts". Released the following year, the retitled "Girlfriend" proved to be his commercial breakthrough with the title track reaching the Top 10 on the Mainstream and Modern Rock charts. He would proceed to reach the Top 10 on the Modern Rock charts three times and have 7 albums chart on the Billboard 200. His music has been featured numerous times in TV series and movies including both Austin Powers movies and "The Simpsons". He continues to record and perform, having recently completed a tour of small venues throughout the US. An album "Tomorrow Forever" will be released in 2017. His only appearance on the Hot 100 was this 1995 single that peaked at #58. Sick Of Myself - Matthew SweetMatthew did a series of releases with the Bangles' Susanna Hoffs between 2006 and 2013. Titled "Under The Covers", the duo performed enjoyable takes on their favorite songs. The three CDs covered the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Here is their live cover of a Neil Young classic. Cinnamon Girl - Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs (aka Sid & Susie)October 6: ...Kevin Cronin. Cronin's second tour of duty with REO Speedwagon began early in 1976 and continues to this very day, only exceeded in tenure by keyboardist and original member Neal Doughty. After years of growing popularity, they hit their commercial peak in late in 1980 with the release of "Hi Infidelity". It topped the album charts for 15 weeks, and "Keep On Loving You" was the first of the band's two #1 singles. "Keep On Loving You" was written by Kevin as was their second #1 single "Can't Fight The Feeling". Kevin's first tour was as lead singer for the band's 1972 album "R.E.O./T.W.O.". He left during the recording of the next album "Ridin' The Storm Out", before his aforementioned 1976 return. Written by the recently departed Gary Richrath, Kevin's vocals on this "R.E.O./T.W.O." classic that is beloved by their fans gave an inkling of what was to come. Golden Country - REO Speedwagon
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 7, 2016 5:59:01 GMT -5
October 7: ... Kevin Godley. Drummer for 10cc, Kevin is also very well known for directing music videos for Sting, U2, Phil Collins, and Eric Clapton. He also was the director for the Beatles "Real Love" video released in 1996. In 1970, the musicians that were to become 10cc actually peaked at #22 with this primitive recording. Peaked at #2 in the UK. Neanderthal Man - Hotlegs10cc lost 70s classic from 1973, it was their first US Hot 100 single. Rubber Bullets - 10ccAs a duo, Kevin and former 10cc bandmate Lol Crème broke musical and video ground with this mid-80s Top 20 hit. Cry - Godley & CremeOctober 7: ...John Mellencamp. We wish a hearty happy birthday to this Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and founding member of Farm Aid. Through the years, the Indiana native has created memorable music sometimes branded as heartland rock. He has been successful in many areas of the arts including singer/songwriter, painting, and acting. His music can come from basic raw emotion like "Hurts So Good", "The Authority Song", or "I Need A Lover". It can be nostalgic ("Jack & Diane", "Small Town", "R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A."). He can do great cover tunes ("Wild Night", "Under The Boardwalk", "Cold Sweat"), or critically acclaimed music like his 2014 release "Plain Spoken". He can also write memorable commentaries about "everyman" and the trials, tribulations, triumphs, and tragedies they face during their lives. Songs like "Pink Houses", "Rain On The Scarecrow", and these two. Minutes To Memories - John MellencampPeaceful World - John Mellencamp featuring India.Arie
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Post by trekkielo on Oct 7, 2016 22:31:36 GMT -5
October 3: ... Lindsey Buckingham. Mick Fleetwood was touring Sound City recording studio and heard the song "Frozen Love". He inquired about the guitarist and was introduced to Lindsey Buckingham. Upon Bob Welch's departure from Fleetwood Mac in late 1974, Mick offered Lindsey the job, which he accepted on condition that his then-girlfriend Stevie Nicks would also become a member. The "Fleetwood Mac" album was released in July, 1975 and commercial success would eventually follow. Three Top 20 singles charted and support for the album grew slowly. It took 15 months, but the album would eventually peak at #1 for a week. The combustible nature of personal relationships within the band fueled the "Rumours" album. The blockbuster effort spent 31 non-consecutive weeks atop the album chart, and spawned four Top 10 singles. As of 2012, it was the sixth best selling album in US history. Lindsey seemed to be the avant-garde element in this version of Fleetwood Mac. This has been evident in is solo work and his involvement in the highly experimental follow up album to "Rumours". "Tusk" was considered a commercial failure when compared to "Rumours" (still sold 4 million copies), but through the years admired for the artistic risks it took. Lindsey's solo work followed that path as well, never taking what would be deemed a commercially safe route. He has reached the top 40 twice, with "Trouble" peaking at #9. He also contributed music to movie soundtracks including "Back To The Future" and most famously "Holiday Road" from "National L a m p o o n's Vacation". He initially left the group in 1987, but has returned for reunions beginning with the appearance at the 1993 inaugural ball for President Bill Clinton, and the 1997 reunion of the five members from the "Rumours" era. They have toured and released new material through the years and reportedly are working on a new album. Lindsey's other solo Top 40 hit peaked at #23. A different way to go. Go Insane - Lindsey BuckinghamYou know, I've seen that music video before for "Go Insane" by Lindsey Buckingham, but this time I saw where Peter Gabriel along with those who helped him to make his music videos for "Sledgehammer", "Big Time" & "Steam" might have gotten some of their influence from!
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 7, 2016 23:47:14 GMT -5
October 8: ... Robert "Kool" Bell. (Muhammad Bayyan) Bassist and founding member of Kool & the Gang, they started as the Jazziacs in 1964. In the late 60s they began reaching the R & B Top 40 regularly, with the songs peaking in the bottom half of the Hot 100 or bubbling under. Some of their early 45s were instrumentals, but as they began charting with vocals the instrumentals were relegated to the "B" side. Their Top 40 breakthrough was 1973s "Funky Stuff" which peaked at #29. The following year saw their popularity rise with the Top 10 hits "Jungle Boogie" and "Hollywood Swinging". The latter was the first of nine #1 singles to top the R & B charts. For the next four years, Kool & the Gang missed the Top 30 on the Hot 100. Adding James "JT" Taylor as lead vocalist in 1979 gave them a signature voice to go with the unmistakable groove. The #8 "Ladies Night" began a string of ten Top 10 singles, culminating with 1980s "Celebration" which peaked at #1 for two weeks. They are still in celebration mode today touring and performing regularly. Going back to the beginning for their first charting single. The instrumental peaked at #19 R & B and #59 on the Hot 100 late in 1969. Kool And The Gang - Kool & the GangRobert laid down one of the best bass lines on this #5 hit from 1980. Too Hot - Kool & the GangOctober 8: ...yesterday it was John Mellencamp. Today it's his band's guitarist Larry Craig. Larry was a part of John's recordings from his 1976 beginning until 1991. He left the band after the "Big Daddy" release and launched a solo career. He has also toured and recorded with several noteworthy musicians including Bonnie Raitt, John Prine, Steve Earle, and John Fogerty. He also co-wrote this rocker from John's "Uh-Huh" release. Play Guitar - John Mellencamp
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 8, 2016 23:11:18 GMT -5
October 9: ... Jackson Browne. Upon graduating high school in 1966, Jackson joined the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band for the summer. He then left for New York and became a staff writer for the Elektra Records' publishing company. Returning to Los Angeles in 1968, he would go on to form a folk band and met Glenn Frey. He signed as an artist with his manager David Geffen's Asylum records in 1971, and released a series of albums during the seventies that have endured as the decades have passed. "Jackson Browne", "For Everyman", "Late For The Sky", "The Pretender", and "Running On Empty" were albums I wore the grooves out of. It wasn't only the hits like "Here Come Those Tears Again", "Running On Empty", or even 80s hits like "Somebody's Baby". It was the album tracks like "Walking Slow", "These Days", "Jamaica Say You Will", "You Love The Thunder" and "Fountain Of Sorrow" that resonated as well. The 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is in the western US wrapping up his 2016 solo acoustic tour. He stepped into the public spotlight with this Top 10 hit from 1972. Doctor My Eyes - Jackson BrowneThis lost 70s classic spent 10 weeks in the Hot 100, but peaked at a lowly #85. It featured Glenn Frey on harmony vocals and Rockaday Johnnie (Elton John) on piano. Redneck Friend - Jackson BrowneOctober number 9...number 9...number 9: ...Imagine John Lennon at 75 years old. His 75th would have been today. One from the Beatles which he mostly wrote and a solo Top 10 in his memory. The gift of his musical talent lives on. In My Life - Beatles #9 Dream - John Lennon
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 10, 2016 5:33:42 GMT -5
October 10: ... David Lee Roth. We salute this on-again/off-again Van Halen front man with one from their most successful album "1984"... Panama - Van Halen...and a Top 20 hit from his solo career. Just Like Paradise - David Lee RothOctober 10: ...Jerry Lacroix. Jerry did brief stints in Blood, Sweat, and Tears and Rare Earth in the mid-70s when both were past their prime. He's probably best known for the rip-roaring vocal he contributed to this very underrated 1971 album. Self-titled, it was the second album by this group, and also featured guitar work from Johnny Winter and Rick Derringer who also produced the album. A single released from the album peaked at #70. Great horns, guitar work, and Jerry's fantastic vocals are the elements of what makes this song, one that is on my Top 10 list of personal favorites. Sadly, Jerry's vocals were silenced May, 2014. Keep Playin' That Rock And Roll - Edgar Winter's White Trash
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 11, 2016 5:45:50 GMT -5
October 11: ... Gary Mallaber and Greg Douglass. Both Gary and Greg were members of the Steve Miller Band in the mid-70s. They are noted session musicians both having worked with Van Morrison and Eddie Money among many others through the years. Greg co-wrote and played guitar on this Top 40 hit... Jungle Love - Steve Miller Band...while this one kicks into gear courtesy of Gary's drum intro. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller BandOctober 11: ...Daryl Hall. Daryl first reached the Hot 100 as a member of the Electric Indian, a studio group whose instrumental hit "Keem-O-Sabe" peaked at #16 in 1969. Previously as a member of the Temptones, they had released a series of singles on Arctic records and developed connections within the Philadelphia soul scene. Daryl worked with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff on session recordings, and would connect with many top soul singers while performing at the Uptown Theater. He first met John Oates in 1967 during a battle of the bands when a fight broke out. Separately, they both had the idea to leave quickly and met while in the elevator. Like Hall, Oates also attended Temple University at the time. They began performing together until Oates transferred out. Hall dropped out of Temple and formed the short-lived band Gulliver with Tim Moore (Second Avenue). They released one album before disbanding. He reunited with Oates in the early seventies, and they signed with Atlantic records. Their albums "Whole Oats" (play on words, Daryl's real last name is Hohl) and "Abandoned Luncheonette" received critical acclaim. Their first Hot 100 single "She's Gone" initially peaked at #60 in 1973, but a cover by Tavares would top the R & B charts shortly thereafter. After their third Atlantic album "War Babies", the duo signed with RCA records and their career gained momentum. The third single of their self-titled album "Sara Smile" reached #4 in 1976, and Atlantic re-released "She's Gone" as an attempt to capitalize on the popularity. "She's Gone" reached the Top 10 as well, peaking at #7. It was the beginning of a legendary career for Daryl Hall and John Oates who became the most successful duo of the rock era. They racked up 16 Top 10 singles of which 6 reached the top of the Hot 100. The duo gained entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. Daryl has released several solo albums. The most popular "Three Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine" resulted in the Top 10 single "Dreamtime" and the Top 40 single "Foolish Pride". He has hosted the very successful webcast "Live From Daryl's House" monthly since 2007. It's as the title advertises and has featured artists from Todd Rundgren to Travis McCoy of the Gym Class Heroes. I first heard Daryl Hall (and John Oates) in college when I picked up a Warner/Elektra/Atlantic sampler double album package ("Rockin Easy", still have it!) in the seventies. The long version of their first Hot 100 hit was included. She's Gone - Daryl Hall and John Oates
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