A David Byrne Return Talking Heads’ mastermind David Byrne releases his first album in 14 years on March 9. American Utopia features songs such as “Gasoline And Dirty Sheets,” “Everybody’s Coming to My House,” and “Every Day Is A Miracle” … Continue reading →
TALKING HEADS, MORE SONGS ABOUT BUILDINGS AND FOOD (1978) Visiting friends in Denver last fall, I set out to find some 8-tracks and actually succeeded. In a corner of the damp and smelly basement of a store called Angelo’s, I … Continue reading →
“Everybody with Ears Nose these Four Heads Have Eyes for the Top!” Talking Heads version of Al Green’s “Take Me to the River” appeared on the More Songs About Buildings and Food L.P. of July 1978. The tune was released … Continue reading →
Bernie Worrell, much-respected keyboardist and founding member of Parliament-Funkadelic, died this Friday at the age of 72. Worrell played on classic ’70s albums like Funkadelic’s Maggot Brain (1971) and Parliament’s Mothership Connection (1975). NPR quote: “Worrell was never as well-known … Continue reading →
The 2016 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony took place in Brooklyn on Friday night. 1970s-era inductees were; Cheap Trick, Chicago, Deep Purple and Steve Miller. The event was not without it’s minor controversies. Check the links below for … Continue reading →