Carmine Appice: The Best Wig in Rock
Check out my awesome updates with drummers Brooks Wackerman of Tenacious D and Billy Brimblecom of Blackpool Lights in the April 2007 issue of Modern Drummer. Read the full issue online at This Link!
Happy Birthday, George Harrison!
All Things Must Pass: 1943-2001 (George Harrison with Paramahansa Yogananda)
George Harrison my favorite Beatle, was born on this day, February 25th in 1943. I am celebrating his birthday today by playing All Things Must Pass, which is not only his best album but arguably the best solo album by any former Beatle. That includes Paul McCartney’s Ram and what ever John Lennon album has “#9 Dream” on it. If you find yourself in the mood today to get a bit nostalgic about George, here’s an excellent article/memorium on his life and career.
RIP Quigley
Quigley: 2005 – 2007
It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to Quigley, my favorite Red Cap Oranda who was found laying motionless on the gravel of the Chick Tank this morning. Farewell little friend, may you swim free in fish heaven.
Remembering Andy Warhol: 1928 – 1987
Groundbreaking American Artist Andy Warhol passed away on this day, February 22nd, in 1987. He was 58 years old. I recall that on that day, I was at a Julian Cope show at Club Lingerie in Hollywood when Copey announced from the stage between songs, “I just thought of something: Andy Warhol’s dead.” I was bootlegging the show so I have that on tape if I am ever asked to prove it. Andy died on the operating table in the midst of gallbladder surgery. Andy Warhol was one of the most original and visionary modern artists ever and is probably my favorite artist to this day. I still miss him.
Charles Newman Producer / Owner – Mother West Records & Studios
I had 15 years of musical history to turn into a concise and not-long-winded bio about me and my company. Gail read all the stuff I'd been using and mutating over the years , we went over the 15 years of my life in an hour, and my bios were done in a week! Gail Rocks!