2016

The New Year in nearly upon us.  2015 was quite an interesting year, full of more ups than downs.  I was able to rediscover some dormant passions and interests, as well as discovering new ones.  I am greatly looking forward to the New Year. Like every new year 2016 is full of mystery, uncertainty and …

Motorhead Is Dead

Lemmy passed away yesterday.  I was never a Motorhead fan.   However, being a metalhead I was always aware of the presence of Lemmy and his loud power trio.  It's fair to say that every metalhead from the 80's knew the band's signature song Ace Of Spades.  As I said I was never a fan …

The Money Awakens

I am conflicted.  Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released a few days ago.  As I write this it would seem that I am one of the few who have yet to see the movie.  During it's opening weekend fans all over the U.S. spent an estimated  $238 MILLION to watch this movie!  That's not …

The Curious Case of Tony Banks

I am a HUGE fan of the band Genesis.  I am also a fan of a good deal of the solo material released by various members of the band over the years.  Focusing on the five main players in the band's history (Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett and Phil Collins) and their …

I Have A Bad Feeling About This

I may be the only Star Wars fan in the world NOT excited about the impending release of the newest movie in the franchise. Let me just say that I am a HUGE fan of the Star Wars movies. Like many young boys in 1977, seeing Star Wars changed my life. For a long time …

All Sides Of The Story

Let me just say that I love the music of Phil Collins.  I can  not say that I love the man because I have never met him.  But his music has been a big part of my life since 1981.  The music that he made with  Genesis and as a solo artist is amoung some …