Jeff Lynne’s father didn’t think his song could writer a proper tune. Jeff showed him on ELO’s first US Top 40 smash. The post How Jeff Lynne’s Critical Father Inspired the Creation…
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3 Vince Gill Songs That Continued the Tradition of Great Country Tearjerkers
Country music has a long history of great tearjerkers, and Vince Gill has continued the tradition with a soulful tenor and heartbreaking ballads. The post 3 Vince Gill Songs That Continued the…
On This Day in 1975, We Said Farewell to the King of Western Swing Who Influenced Some of Country Music’s Biggest Stars
Fifty-one years ago today, the King of Western Swing, a major influence on modern country music, died in Texas. The post On This Day in 1975, We Said Farewell to the King…
14 Years Ago Today, Tom Petty Lost One of His Greatest Idols, a Memphis-Born Rock Legend Nicknamed After Donald Duck
Legendary Memphis soul bassist Donald “Duck” Dunn was found dead in his Tokyo hotel room on May 13, 2012. He was 70 years old. The post 14 Years Ago Today, Tom Petty…
On This Day in 1981, We Said Goodbye to the Master Accordionist Who Helped Keep Cajun Tradition Alive
Accordion virtuoso Nathan Abshire, who helped preserve his Cajun musical heritage, died 45 years ago today at age 67. The post On This Day in 1981, We Said Goodbye to the Master…