Title: Rest in Peace Tom Petty
Publish Date: 2017-10-03
Category: Music & Concerts

I gotta tell ya, this one hurts big time!

To say that Tom's music was and is a big part of the soundtrack of my life is an understatement.

In addition to all of his albums I've seen him live twice - the first time in '87 for the Let Me Up (I've Had Enough) Tour and the second time just this past June 10, 2017 for the 40th Anniversary Tour...

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Title: Rest in Peace Greg Allman
Publish Date: 2017-06-14
Category: Music & Concerts

The passing of Gregg Allman hit home for me. My favorite Allman Brothers Band song is "Soul Shine" because it reminds me of my late friend Lynda and one of our many concert outings. Allman Brothers - Polaris Amphitheater 1995

At the tail end of my 10 year concert bonanza (1986-1996) my friend Lynda and I went to see The Allman Brothers in Columbus Ohio...

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Title: Rest in Peace J. Geils
Publish Date: 2017-04-14
Category: Music & Concerts

The J. Geils Band 12th album (Love Stinks) was the first album that I ever listened to, complete with crackling and popping.

I remember listening to Love Stinks over and over until my father would come home from work and then of course I would pretend to be doing my homework (it was his album). By the time I listened to it in '82 or '83 the album was 2/3 years old already but I didn't care one bit, I just jammed to it with my air guitar...

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