They were essential to introducing me to my favorite genre of music (Hard Rock/Heavy Metal). They were the first hard rock band I was exposed to in 1984. They might just be the band with the most natural talent, but bigger egos that may have damaged their legacy. Their 80’s…

He was the working man’s musician. He was responsible for the #1 jukebox tune of all time, Old Time Rock & Roll. With a classic raspy shouting voice, he was a staple of heartland rock. His music appealed to the common mand! Ladies and gentlemen… Bob Seger (& The Silver…

Star Wars. Jaws. E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial. Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone. Superman. Home Alone. Raiders Of The Lost Ark. Saving Private Ryan. Jurassic Park. Empire Of The Sun. Born On The Fourth Of July. Schindler’s List. Close Encounters Of The Third Kind. There is only one musical genius…

They were the greatest “commercial” rock band of all time. The band’s origins began when Neil Schon and Gregg Rolie branched out from Santana to create their own dynamic new sound in the early 70's. Upon new musical direction needed for the band to continue with added success, this new…

Michael Jackson may have ruled the 80’s R&B scene, but another guy created some masterpieces that made me appreciate him as the best of the decade. He began his music career with the Commodores before launching a very successful solo career. Not only was he a great performer, he also…

“Just the sound of my little girl laughing….. Makes me happy just to be alive!” (from Song From An American Movie Part 2) -Art Alexakis They got a lot of airplay in the late 90’s while I was in college, but I didn’t pay much attention to them until after…

Going back to the vault, here is an interview I did with an actor who played a small but pivotal role on Diff’rent Strokes. This must have been done 12–15 years ago, but still holds up. Different Strokes has always been a favorite show of mine, and there has been…

He was the creative force that rejuvenated Fleetwood Mac when he and Stevie Nicks joined in the 70’s. He is proof that some things simply get better with age. He is an eccentric talent who has written some of the greatest songs in rock & roll history, even though he…

His band is the ultimate” hipster” band fusing together elements of rock & roll, blues, funk, and gospel. He is a Jersey guy born in Morristown and grew up in East Orange. He plays the steel guitar like it’s nobody’s business. I have never danced and sweated to a live…