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Derek Trucks on Joyful Noise

From the archives and just dug out. I wrote this article for Guitar World in 2002. Enjoy. Joyful Noise (Columbia) is Derek Trucks’ third album but  the first that he could bear to listen to by the time it was released. “My…
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RIP Dolph Schayes – an interview with the big man

Dolph Schayes died yesterday at age 87. He was one of the great early NBA players and a bridge to the modern game. He was also bright, reflective and analytical - all of which is apparent in this 2002 interview I did for Slam. RIP Dolph, and…

The Allman Brothers Band Memorabilia – an Interview

I've been really enjoying a new book, The Allman Brothers Band Classic Memorabilia, 1969-76. The topic is pretty much right in the title. The book highlights individual collectibles, including band instruments and equipment, t-shirts,…

New Tedeschi Trucks Band Album – January 29

This is a press release - not my words or thoughts! I just thought my people would want the info. On January 29th, 2016 Tedeschi Trucks Band, led by the husband-and-wife team of singer-guitarist Susan Tedeschi and guitar virtuoso Derek Trucks,…
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The Wolf’s Man – An Interview with Hubert Sumlin On His Birthday

Today would have been Hubert Sumlin's 84th birthday. The great guitarist passed away on December 4, 2011 at age 80. He was one of my favorite guitarists- and also one of the all time great guys, as I learned when I interviewed him for…

Live Stream and Photos from Dead & Co @ MSG

Live Audio and Video Stream below, as well as great photos from my friends jay and Derek. You know about out my Ebook, Reckoning: Conversations with the Grateful Dead - right? Interviews with Phil, Bob, Trey,…
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Dead & Co. MSG 11/7/15

Hey, you, check out my Ebook, Reckoning: Conversations with the Grateful Dead. Some thoughts on Dead & Co. at the Garden. "The wheel is turning & you can't slow down You can't let go and you can't hold on, You…

The story behind “Free Bird”

// On this day (October 20)  in 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd's twin engine plane crashed in a swamp in Gillsburg, Miss., killing three of the band members - singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines and singer Cassie Gaines - assistant manager…
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An interview with Bob Weir

Today is Bob Weir's 68th birthday. Happy birthday Bob. This interview appears in my Ebook, Reckoning: Conversations With the Grateful Dead, along with similarly extensive interview with Phil, Phil and Trey, Robert Hunter, Bill Kreutzmann,…
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Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers: Into the ‘Wild’

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