Van Makes Duets Sing Wonderfully
“Duets is a worthy addition to his estimable catalog, and underscores how Van’s pipes and how he uses them are a true gift from God.”
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Dylan Continues to Reign Supreme
The pop standards album Shadows in the Night, the release of The Basement Tapes Complete & the T-Bone Burnett-helmed New Basement Tapes add new wrinkles to the Dylan legacy.
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Larry ‘The Mole’ Taylor, Canned Heat Bassist, Dead at 77
In addition to playing in the classic lineup of the blues-rock band, he worked with John Mayall, Tom Waits and many others.
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D.A. Pennebaker, Documentary Film Legend, Dead at 94
The filmmaker behind ‘Monterey Pop,’ ‘Don’t Look Back,’ ‘Ziggy Stardust’ and more was the first documentarian to win a Lifetime Achievement Oscar.
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Kinks Keyboardist Ian Gibbons Dead at 67
“When he auditioned for the band, he only played a few chords before I knew he was the right guy to have on keyboard,” said Ray Davies.
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Russell Smith, Amazing Rhythm Aces Singer, Dies
The singer and guitarist had recently turned 70. He penned the band’s 1975 crossover hit, “Third Rate Romance,” as well as #1 singles for Randy Travis and others
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Jerry Lawson, of the Persuasions A Cappella Group, Dies
Under his guidance, the Persuasions released albums covering everything from Sam Cooke to Motown to Frank Zappa to the Grateful Dead.
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João Gilberto, Bossa Nova Pioneer, Dies
He famously collaborated with American jazz saxophonist Stan Getz on their 1964 recording, “The Girl from Ipanema,” which became a huge worldwide pop hit
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Remembering Gary Duncan, Quicksilver Messenger Service Guitarist
Duncan and John Cipollina often engaged in fiery, extended guitar jams that showcased their complementary styles, but they also constructed tight pop-rock.
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Jim Pike, Founder of Lettermen Vocal Group, Dies
They fit in alongside the new folk-oriented vocal groups that were blanketing the country, particularly on college campuses.
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