A true hard-rock legend has passed: Lemmy, frontman for Motörhead, and former member of one of my favorite bands, Hawkwind.
Allen Toussaint produced classics like “Mother-in-Law” by Ernie K-Doe, “Ya Ya” by Lee Dorsey, and “Ooh Poo Pah Doo” by Jessie Hill.
I pause to note the sad passing of Lou Reed, a one-of-a-kind rock star who was the most visible face of the legendary Velvet Underground.
On the Bomp! website is a quote from Mick Farren: “Rock is not something you understand, it is something you feel with your body, and you know.”
I got the news three days late, but I am very saddened this morning to hear of the death of Mick Farren on July 27 at age 69.
Richie Havens will be missed; his great talent makes me wish there were more black folksingers. His voice was unmistakable and unforgettable.
It’s past time for me to give a report on the Wanda Jackson concert in Bay St. Louis. She was belting them out like she was still in her 20’s, just like they said.
Peggy and I each had “Greatest Hits” CD’s of Nina Simone in our collections that we had gotten before we met.
