Michael Jackson 1958-2009

One of the largest icons of my generation is gone. Michael Jackson is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice both as a solo artist and a member of the Jackson 5. When I was growing up, there’s no doubt that I had Michael Jackson fever just like every other kid, teenager and […]

Cage Match: Jon vs. John

I look at this week’s battle as a battle between two songs with two of the most awesome song openings of all time. The subject matter of Jon Bon Jovi (and his rock band conveniently named Bon Jovi) and John Cougar, John Cougar Mellencamp, and John Mellencamp (take your pick depending on the year) was […]

Tin Roof. Rusted.

“You’re pretty sentimental aren’t you,” she asked me via text message. Well, yeah….you read the blog, right? That’s what I was thinking, with so many sentimental memories connected to songs, albums, places, and people, I guess like pretty much everyone else in the world. Although I can tell you that I’ve met plenty that aren’t […]

Cage Match: Rupert Holmes vs. Journey

Do you like pina coladas? Me either. But I couldn’t resist the chance to put this Rupert Holmes classic *ahem* up against the second contender that you’ll hear about in a second. Rupert apparently also wrote plays, novels, and stories. I bet you didn’t know that, and if you’re like me, you didn’t care either! […]

Cage Match: Stewart vs. Stewart

This week, I was thinking how much fun it would be to put two of Rod Stewart’s most hated songs (an arguable point in some circles, including mine) up against each other. It was either that, or Sweet Sensation against something equally appalling. At present moment, I still love you all too much to do […]

ZZ Top – Live From Texas

They’re baaack! Full of blues, boogie and an ice-blue stage set, ZZ Top is back on the scene with its first full-length live album called Live From Texas. I know it came out in 2008 and you’ve probably seen clips of the DVD on VH1 Classic already but I figure what’s the hurry? They’ve been […]