Elvis Presley

Today: The late Richard Manuel was born in 1943 – 70 years ago

I play patterns. I'll make up a pattern and just play it. ~Richard Manuel "Well, let's see: I started [in…

12 years ago

Today: Elvis Presley recorded Always on my Mind in 1972

Always on my Mind is seldom considered among the best of Elvis' 70's output, but if you ask me it's…

12 years ago

30 Best live albums countdown: 27 – On Stage by Elvis Presley

My choice at number 27 is Elvis' excellent live record On Stage.  I missed the closeness of a live audience.…

12 years ago

Today: The late Dexter Gordon was born in 1923 – 90 years ago

If you can't play the blues... you might as well hang it up. ~Dexter Gordon Jazz to me is a…

12 years ago

Today: Smokey Robinson is 73

I don't ever balk at being considered a Motown person, because Motown is the greatest musical event that ever happened…

12 years ago