LET IT BLEED!

 It’s been another crazy week in the music industry. I am very saddened by the death of Amy Winehouse, such a talent, and loved her gritty vocals. Yet another music star at that crossroads age of 27 could not escape her demons. So many incredible talents, so much creativity lost at that tender age of 27.  Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, Brian Jones, just to name a few, the list is a long one if you look it up. I wish Amy Winehouse had the personal strength and support around her to have altered her path in recent years and avoided her tragic death. More music would have been loved by millions!

 Another sad loss that went under the radar (because he made it to sixty I guess) was Dan Peek who was a founding member of the band America. I believe that “Sister Golden Hair” & “

Ventura Highway

” are two all time American Pop classics.

 On a much happier note, Happy Birthday wishes go out to Mick Jagger who turned sixty eight years young yesterday! I do believe that Mick and Keith Richards will outlive us all (and probably still be touring!).

 Here are a few new things to give a listen to. First up is a Texas style rock band called Ron Rogers & The Wailing Wind. The tune is called “Alabama Chrome” and here is a really well produced music video to enjoy. I think Ron Rogers has a Bob Dylan/Tom Petty feel, what do you think?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta_9WCC3TD8&feature=youtu.be

 Do you like the sounds of Radiohead and Muse? If so, there is a Houston based rock quartet called Pale that deserve a listen. Their new CD is called “In The Time Of Dangerous Men”. I predict a bright future and lots of radio time for Pale including this song; “That Sinking Feeling”.

 http://www.palerocks.com/index.html

  There is a Dutch born singer who now lives in Los Angeles that recorded a sweet version of the Kings Of Leon song “Use Somebody”.  By the way, I’m a huge fan of KOL and have been for many years. “Molly’s Chamber” & “California Waiting” have held a steady place in my playlist. The CD is called “Bells”.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBzcOUOY5YY

Music makes legends and heroes out of so many artists. Some seem to stop time and keep going like Tony Bennett (who recorded a duet earlier this year with Winehouse of the song “Body and Soul”) while others will leave the precious few recordings we can hold on to. As I now think about the late greats; John Lennon and Elvis Presley, I will say in parting for today, music will make you rise up but make sure you don’t “LET IT BLEED”!