Some musicians become famous; some people become infamous. Some musicians have talent; some musicians have not so much. Sex Pistols bass player Sid Vicious probably is categorized in the latter of those but is recognised as one of the architects of the punk scene. That is until his girlfriend and manager Nancy Spungen is found… Continue reading 68: Punk, Hotel Rooms, and Heroin
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26: Eric, George, and Pattie
When love triangles are mentioned you think of an episode of EastEnders or Jerry Springer. You don’t necessarily think of music. Sure, there have been some over the years, Fleetwood Mac produced their most famous album over various affairs between members and Keith Richards stole Anita Pallenberg from Brian Jones but most of these ended… Continue reading 26: Eric, George, and Pattie
24: Interviews, Criticizing, and Apologies.
Quincy Jones is one of the best, if not the best producers in the world. He has been nominated for 75 Grammy awards and won 28 of those. He is a legend in the music industry. So, on his birthday I thought I would recount a story about an interview with the Legend where he… Continue reading 24: Interviews, Criticizing, and Apologies.