Posts From Jeff Tamarkin
March 2, 2021: Reggae Giant Bunny Wailer Dies
Along with his friends Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, the 3x Grammy winner helped popularize a musical revolution in Jamaica that continues to resonate
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Howard Johnson, Tuba Man With The Band, Taj Mahal, Dies
Although best known for his work within the jazz field, Johnson’s tuba graced such classic albums as “The Last Waltz” and “Rock of Ages” by The Band.
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Geoff Stephens, Prolific British Songwriter, Dead at 86
His many hit compositions included “Winchester Cathedral,” “There’s a Kind of Hush,” “The Crying Game” and “Daughter of Darkness.”
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Tony Rice, Influential Bluegrass Guitarist, Dead at 69
Said country/bluegrass great Ricky Skaggs in a tweet, “”Tony Rice was the single most influential acoustic guitar player in the last 50 years.”
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Beach Boys’ ‘Pet Sounds’ is Still Awesome
We spoke with Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine and others as they look back at the masterpiece. “It didn’t meet Capitol Records’ expectations so they took it off the market.”
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The ‘New’ ABB: A Conversation with Devon Allman and Duane Betts of the Allman Betts Band
The sons of three founding members of the Allman Brothers Band have created an identity of their own while keeping the legacy alive.
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‘David Crosby: Remember My Name’ Doc: Review
His frankness and honesty drive the documentary, one of the most intimate portraits of a major rock star ever committed to film.
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Jimmy Webb 2017 Carnegie Hall Tribute: ‘A Celebration’
One of our greatest songwriters was the subject of a NYC concert featuring Art Garfunkel, Graham Nash, Judy Collins and more. Read our extensive review.
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Dave Bartholomew, New Orleans Giant, Dies at 100
In addition to writing, producing and arranging many of Fats Domino’s hits, he also wrote such songs as “My Ding-a-Ling” and “I Hear You Knocking”
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March 16, 2019: Dick Dale, King of Surf Guitar, Dies
He was given the title ‘King of the Surf Guitar’ by his fellow surfers, with whom he surfed from sun-up to sun-down. RIP, Dick Dale!
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