My Paul McCartney “Electric Argument!” Was The Fireman Actually “McCartney...
This Paul McCartney album was hailed as: “The ex-Beatle’s headiest music in years!” The album being referenced captured Macca in a very artistic mood, as a series of photo shoots revealed: “Electric...
View ArticleTodd Rundgren’s “Utopia 2!” A Neglected 80’s Power Pop Classic! Kasim...
The Two Faces Of Utopia! Fans of Todd Rundgren and Utopia know there are two albums titled “Utopia”: one is the band’s debut, and the other almost a decade later…both are terrific for different...
View ArticleTokyo Food! Musical Bento Boxes! Sea Urchin Tempura! Biting Down Hard In Japan!
Bring On Tokyo’s Tastiest Food! Here is a look at some of the great food we’ve eaten in Tokyo – all types of great bites and beautiful plates, with delicious and unique tastes like this: Tokyo’s...
View ArticleMusical “Heaven And Hell”! The Eagles Dump Don Felder! His Candid Eagles Memoir!
UPDATE: this is NOT a slam against the Eagles or any band members! I have posted many stories about the group, and I am a longtime fan…I thought this was an interesting perspective – and one that was...
View Article“Actor” Glenn Frey! From “Jerry Maguire” to “Miami Vice!” Great Solo Hits Too!
Glenn Frey Rocks The Big Screen – And TV Too! Eagles fans know all about the music – both from the band and from members as solo artists…so I wanted to look at Glenn Frey’s other passion: acting! And...
View ArticleDiana Ross! Hollywood Bowl Magic! Usher’s Surprise Duet! Here Are Some Videos...
Time To Celebrate Music Reigning Diva! My wife Alex and I had the chance to see the legendary Diana Ross at the Hollywood Bowl, and she was amazing! Here is a look at the concert, her song list, some...
View ArticleLate-Night Tokyo! Live Music! Potatoes And Bacon! A Golden Gai Tokyo Adventure!
It’s An Electrified Tokyo Night! I have shared many of my Tokyo adventures with you, but our last night was without a doubt the most memorable, thanks to this: Introducing Golden Gai’s Musical...
View ArticleWarren Zevon! “Ray Donovan” Loves It! Linda Ronstadt’s Smash Hits! Eagles All...
“Ray Donovan” uses a brilliant Warren Zevon song! johnrieber A Pair Of “Desperados” Indeed! Tonight, the ending of “Ray Donovan” included “Desperadoes Under The Eaves”, a brilliant Warren Zevon Song...
View ArticleMick Jagger’s Naked “Performance!” Keith Richards Girlfriend Feud! A Cult...
Today is Mick Jagger’s birthday. Celebrate by watching him bathe with his band mate’s girlfriend. Oh, the movie’s a classic, too. johnrieber Have you seen this Mick Jagger movie? As a Studio Executive...
View ArticleTodd Rundgren’s One Man Band! “A Cappella”! All Todd! No Instruments!
Reflective Todd! This shot of Todd Rundgren gazing at the microphone is apt: for he was about to do something unprecedented in the recording studio – MAKING EVERY SINGLE SOUND YOU HEAR ON THE ALBUM!...
View ArticleHall & Oates! Classic Music! Great Hooks! The Greatest Hall & Oates Album Cuts!
It’s an H&O Saturday johnrieber Time To Celebrate The Musical Magic Of Hall & Oates! There has been a great critical re-evaluation of Daryl Hall & John Oates, and deservedly so! They are...
View ArticleKiller Rat Horror “Willard!” Michael Jackson’s “Ben” Love Song! Jackson’s...
“Tear him up!” And with that command, “Willard” turns his band of ravenous rats on all of his enemies…and yes, the movie’s sequel “Ben” had a theme song, sung by Michael Jackson, that was a love song...
View ArticlePaul McCartney On The Beatles Last Song! Playing With Nirvana! Kanye! Macca’s...
157957199MB00165_12_12_12_C “One thing they didn’t tell me was that I was in the middle of a Nirvana reunion!” When you are Paul McCartney, it must be difficult to be surprised by anything – but wait...
View ArticleThe Beatles Revolutionary “Revolver!” 50 Years Ago! Macca’s Greatest Writing!...
The Musical Revolution Is Here! Let’s go back to August, 1966 – when The Beatles released a masterpiece that pushed pop/rock music into a whole new dimension… 50 years ago this month, a new Beatles...
View ArticleAn Evening With Todd Rundgren! “Live At The Ridgefield” DVD / CD Is Here!
Todd’s Latest Tour Is Here On Blu-Ray! DVD! CD Too! Yes, I post a lot about Todd Rundgren, an iconic Singer/Songwriter/Musician/Producer Extraordinaire who continues to make music after more than...
View ArticleJapan’s Delicious “Ayu” Grilled Fish! Our Ginza Kojyu Three Michelin-Star...
Behold The Majesty Of A Grilled “Ayu!” This is a plate of delicious grilled Ayu. I know what you are thinking: so what exactly IS an “Ayu?” First, here it is again, presented beautiful on a plate,...
View ArticleThe Eagles! Their Smash Hit Debut Album! The Iconic “Winslow Arizona” Statue!
“There it was, the sound. Extraordinary blend of voices, wonderful harmony sound, just stunning.” March 1972 — The rock band The Eagles rest in a desert valley. The Eagles were the most popular band of...
View ArticleThe Brothers Johnson! Secrets Of “Strawberry Letter 23” Revealed! Great ’70’s...
They are some of music’s most unique lyrics: “A present from you Strawberry letter 22 The music plays I sit in for a few…” Time to remember The Brothers Johnson, and share the secrets of “Strawberry...
View ArticlePaul McCartney’s “The Space Within US” Concert DVD! Iconic Beatles Hits!...
“My Grandma Saw You At Candlestick Park!” That is just one of the funny moments on this dynamite concert DVD from 2006 – Paul having fun with signs he sees in the crowd! I watched this again last...
View Article“Lost” Beatles Demo! McCartney’s Cilla Black Demo Found! The Songs The...
“Lost” Paul McCartney demo found! Beatles fans rejoice! “Paul McCartney and John Lennon Have A Song For You…Please Hold.” Can you imagine getting THAT call? Well, it happened a number of times in the...
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