This is me in the studio we made at Nation Wide Storage
in San Bernardino Ca. Mid 1990's.
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I'm a songwriter & guitarist who, like thousands of others, thought I had what it takes to make it in the music business. But, as John Lennon once said, "life is what happens while you're busy making other plans". Time gets away, dreams & goals are put on hold & next thing you know, "10 years have got behind you",as David Gilmour of Pink Floyd said, and now I'm a half century old! So, before my time is up, I decided I would put my stuff (over 100 songs) out there, for what it's worth, it is what it is, for my family, or anyone who's interested, to see another side of me. And this way I know my songs won't end up in a landfill somewhere. So please, check out the samples below, and if it intrigues you, I welcome you to explore further, this chronicle of my musical journey-- so far.... The menu above my guitar case will take you to collections of my songs & lyrics. Using the drop down you can go directly to individual songs. Each month I will try to add more songs, lyrics, photos & videos until I have everything documented, so please check back from time to time. Thank you for stopping by! Original, no-frills, Rock music |
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4/22/2025
4/21/2025
R.I.P
Pope Francis
I'm saddened that he passed away
the day after Easter.
He was a Good Shepherd
for his flock & the world.
A humble man of peace who championed
justice, love, kindness & empathy.
A Pope who truly tried to be Christ-like,
as I was taught to strive to be in Catechism.
Although I'm no longer a practicing Catholic,
as these days religion is used as much to divide as unify,
I still live my faith by heeding the Golden Rule :
Do unto others as you would have done unto you.
Pope Francis exuded fairness & was an inspiration for good
in the world. I hope that his legacy continues in the church.
Pope Francis
I'm saddened that he passed away
the day after Easter.
He was a Good Shepherd
for his flock & the world.
A humble man of peace who championed
justice, love, kindness & empathy.
A Pope who truly tried to be Christ-like,
as I was taught to strive to be in Catechism.
Although I'm no longer a practicing Catholic,
as these days religion is used as much to divide as unify,
I still live my faith by heeding the Golden Rule :
Do unto others as you would have done unto you.
Pope Francis exuded fairness & was an inspiration for good
in the world. I hope that his legacy continues in the church.
4/11/2025
Tomorrow Saturday 4/12/25
Bernie Sanders & Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
will be in Los Angeles.
The gathering begins at 9 am at
Gloria Molina Grand Park.
Special musical guests Neil Young & Joan Baez
will be there!
More info here.
Admission is free.
Bernie Sanders & Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
will be in Los Angeles.
The gathering begins at 9 am at
Gloria Molina Grand Park.
Special musical guests Neil Young & Joan Baez
will be there!
More info here.
Admission is free.
4/5/2025
A great day for Democracy, Free Speech &
Peaceful Protest across the U.S.
as well as the world.
Above is a photo of the Hands Off! protest
I attended in Riverside Ca.
MORE
Peaceful Protest across the U.S.
as well as the world.
Above is a photo of the Hands Off! protest
I attended in Riverside Ca.
MORE
3/22/2025
I have added a new page
Good Trouble.
There I will highlight protests, actions & marches
in opposition to the dismantling of our government & Democracy.
The term "Good Trouble" was popularized by
John Lewis during the non-violent Civil Rights Protests
of the 1960's.
Please get involved to save your Democracy.
Good Trouble.
There I will highlight protests, actions & marches
in opposition to the dismantling of our government & Democracy.
The term "Good Trouble" was popularized by
John Lewis during the non-violent Civil Rights Protests
of the 1960's.
Please get involved to save your Democracy.
3/21/2025
3/18/2025
R.I.P
Jesse Colin Young
of the Youngbloods passed away last Sunday.
Gave us the 1960's hit Get Together
which was and is a great song of that time
and had a big affect on my own outlook toward society.
A sentiment sorely needed today.
Chet Powers was the actual author of the song
they popularized.
Jesse Colin Young
of the Youngbloods passed away last Sunday.
Gave us the 1960's hit Get Together
which was and is a great song of that time
and had a big affect on my own outlook toward society.
A sentiment sorely needed today.
Chet Powers was the actual author of the song
they popularized.
3/13/2025
3/7/2025
Here's a look at the graphics I've put together
for the CD version of my latest project:
Sheer Luck
Articulate Conception
for the CD version of my latest project:
Sheer Luck
Articulate Conception
2/28/2025
Today I am participating in the
Economic Blackout.
It is a one day protest organized by
The Peoples Union
to bring attention to corporate greed
and the roll back of
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
initiatives.
All you have to do is not spend money for one day.
Money is the only language business understands
and unfortunately, our loudest voice right now.
Vote with your wallet.
More actions are planned for March.
Go to the links above for more info.
There was also an incident at the White House today.
Economic Blackout.
It is a one day protest organized by
The Peoples Union
to bring attention to corporate greed
and the roll back of
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
initiatives.
All you have to do is not spend money for one day.
Money is the only language business understands
and unfortunately, our loudest voice right now.
Vote with your wallet.
More actions are planned for March.
Go to the links above for more info.
There was also an incident at the White House today.
2/25/2025
2/17/2025
So....here we go again.
With the twice Impeached, four times Indicted
Convicted Felon, Sexual Predator & Russian Asshat
back in the Oval Office,
I'm bringing back my Resist page,
on Not my Presidents Day.
There are dark days ahead for America & the World.
Stay safe, involved & alert.
Or as we used to be able to say... Woke.
By the way, Woke is just the latest word Republicans have
flipped on it's head in an effort to weaponize it against us.
Before that it was Liberal, Progressive, and even Democrat
that was turned into an insult.
Wake up. These people aren't putting America first,
when they act this way.
With the twice Impeached, four times Indicted
Convicted Felon, Sexual Predator & Russian Asshat
back in the Oval Office,
I'm bringing back my Resist page,
on Not my Presidents Day.
There are dark days ahead for America & the World.
Stay safe, involved & alert.
Or as we used to be able to say... Woke.
By the way, Woke is just the latest word Republicans have
flipped on it's head in an effort to weaponize it against us.
Before that it was Liberal, Progressive, and even Democrat
that was turned into an insult.
Wake up. These people aren't putting America first,
when they act this way.
2/16/2025
2/1/2025
A while back I mentioned some early movies about
A.I. or Artificial Intelligence on this page.
At the time, there was news of a new Beatles song
that would utilize A.I. to recreate a song John Lennon
had been working on before he was shot.
That song, Now and Then, was released last November.
At tomorrow's Grammy Awards, it is nominated for
Song of the year!
A.I. or Artificial Intelligence on this page.
At the time, there was news of a new Beatles song
that would utilize A.I. to recreate a song John Lennon
had been working on before he was shot.
That song, Now and Then, was released last November.
At tomorrow's Grammy Awards, it is nominated for
Song of the year!
1/31/2025
It was great to see all the support for the
Pacific Palisades and Altadena fire survivors, victims
& First Responders
at the FireAid concerts.
A lot of great performances from great artists
and a welcome show of unity.
Pacific Palisades and Altadena fire survivors, victims
& First Responders
at the FireAid concerts.
A lot of great performances from great artists
and a welcome show of unity.
1/6/2025
1/5/2025
I just finished up a song I've been working on.
I'm Leaving You
I think I'm all caught up on my social justice
and protest songs for now!
I'm Leaving You
I think I'm all caught up on my social justice
and protest songs for now!
1/1/2025
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
12/29/2024
R.I.P
President Jimmy Carter
President Carter was honest, trustworthy, brave, clean & reverent.
All qualities I was taught to try to emulate through the
Boy Scouts Law & Oath.
He was also a peacemaker a humanitarian a good, decent man
and loyal husband of 77 years.
I am proud that he was the first President I voted for
and to have helped support the Carter Center over the years.
His is the standard all Presidents should strive for & be held to.
How sad it is that voters chose his polar opposite
as our incoming leader this past November.
I'm glad he won't have to see what comes next for America.
President Jimmy Carter
President Carter was honest, trustworthy, brave, clean & reverent.
All qualities I was taught to try to emulate through the
Boy Scouts Law & Oath.
He was also a peacemaker a humanitarian a good, decent man
and loyal husband of 77 years.
I am proud that he was the first President I voted for
and to have helped support the Carter Center over the years.
His is the standard all Presidents should strive for & be held to.
How sad it is that voters chose his polar opposite
as our incoming leader this past November.
I'm glad he won't have to see what comes next for America.
12/24/2024
Click to see my Christmas page.
12/23/2024
12/8/2024
Today is a day I'd rather not remember.
John Lennon was shot and killed 44 years ago today.
I still feel deep sorrow even though it was so long ago now.
Nothing has changed regarding gun violence in this country.
In fact it's worse and even easier to get a gun
despite all the mass shootings and organizations
dedicated to the awareness of our gun epidemic:
more guns than people in the U.S.
120 guns per 100 citizens or 393 million guns vs 334 million people.
When will the insanity end?
As long as fear & hate rule,
never.
I wrote the song below after Lennon was killed.
John Lennon was shot and killed 44 years ago today.
I still feel deep sorrow even though it was so long ago now.
Nothing has changed regarding gun violence in this country.
In fact it's worse and even easier to get a gun
despite all the mass shootings and organizations
dedicated to the awareness of our gun epidemic:
more guns than people in the U.S.
120 guns per 100 citizens or 393 million guns vs 334 million people.
When will the insanity end?
As long as fear & hate rule,
never.
I wrote the song below after Lennon was killed.
Click on image for Tribute song page & lyric
12/6/2024
11/28/2024
happy
thanksgiving!
Shutterstock
Even in the darkest hour
there is light
when we remember to be thankful
for the good we've been granted
and the redemption that is
Hope.
there is light
when we remember to be thankful
for the good we've been granted
and the redemption that is
Hope.
11/9/2024
I kept thinking
Republicans would pay a political price
for the hate & division they had sewn.
Their lack of honesty and decency
and failure to hold a tyrant accountable.
To protect our country & it's citizens.
I was wrong.
Instead they were rewarded
and Democrats were punished for their moral character.
God help us and deliver us from this evil.
Republicans would pay a political price
for the hate & division they had sewn.
Their lack of honesty and decency
and failure to hold a tyrant accountable.
To protect our country & it's citizens.
I was wrong.
Instead they were rewarded
and Democrats were punished for their moral character.
God help us and deliver us from this evil.
11/6/2024
11/5/2024
11/3/2024
R.I.P
Quincy Jones
The music producer, writer & arranging great.
We are the World
&
Michael Jackson's Thriller
are a couple of his many contributions
that made the music world a better place.
A new choir awaits,
Maestro.
Quincy Jones
The music producer, writer & arranging great.
We are the World
&
Michael Jackson's Thriller
are a couple of his many contributions
that made the music world a better place.
A new choir awaits,
Maestro.
11/1/2024
Congratulations to our L.A. Dodgers!
World Series Champions.
Today is the victory parade.
The victory was somewhat bittersweet.
Days earlier, on October 22nd,
Fernando Valenzuela
"El Toro"
passed away.
R.I.P
A shining star in Dodger history.
World Series Champions.
Today is the victory parade.
The victory was somewhat bittersweet.
Days earlier, on October 22nd,
Fernando Valenzuela
"El Toro"
passed away.
R.I.P
A shining star in Dodger history.
10/31/2024
10/25/2024
Wake up-it's not a dream
This is serious
10/20/2024
I've added an updated version of my song
We can make a Difference.
Also on my Halloween page,
I broke out the old Ouija Board!
We can make a Difference.
Also on my Halloween page,
I broke out the old Ouija Board!
10/9/2024
10/4/2024
Today is the 9th year anniversary of my website!
Here's a few words about that.
There have been so many News items I've wanted to comment on
here lately but I haven't been able to get to it until now.
So here goes, in no particular order:
Congratulations to Pink Floyd on the sale of their song catalog
for a cool 400 million!
Congratulations too to President Jimmy Carter on his 100th birthday!
He was the first President I voted for & I still give to the Carter Center.
Rest in Peace to three great songwriters:
Will Jennings, J.D. Souther, & Kris Kristofferson.
Click on their names to see their incredible body of work.
They will be missed.
I will add a few pictures from the Paralympics to my Olympics page belatedly.
Finally, it's an election year full of drama & terror.
I'll have a few thoughts about the debates, election & future
of our Democracy in the coming weeks on my
Election 2024 page.
Here's a few words about that.
There have been so many News items I've wanted to comment on
here lately but I haven't been able to get to it until now.
So here goes, in no particular order:
Congratulations to Pink Floyd on the sale of their song catalog
for a cool 400 million!
Congratulations too to President Jimmy Carter on his 100th birthday!
He was the first President I voted for & I still give to the Carter Center.
Rest in Peace to three great songwriters:
Will Jennings, J.D. Souther, & Kris Kristofferson.
Click on their names to see their incredible body of work.
They will be missed.
I will add a few pictures from the Paralympics to my Olympics page belatedly.
Finally, it's an election year full of drama & terror.
I'll have a few thoughts about the debates, election & future
of our Democracy in the coming weeks on my
Election 2024 page.
9/2/2024
Happy Labor Day!
I have a few topics I'd like to highlight from the
last few weeks that I haven't had time to comment on.
I'll go back chronologically to 8/2.
last few weeks that I haven't had time to comment on.
I'll go back chronologically to 8/2.
8/19/2024
Here's some pictures of the DNC Convention.
I'll add some comments on the 2024 Election soon.
I'll add some comments on the 2024 Election soon.
8/17/2024
R.I.P
To my old friend Mike.
Viet Nam Vet. Baseball player & Classic car fan.
Break out the Horseshoes & dart board & tap the kegger,
Mad Mike's in the great beyond now!
To my old friend Mike.
Viet Nam Vet. Baseball player & Classic car fan.
Break out the Horseshoes & dart board & tap the kegger,
Mad Mike's in the great beyond now!
8/11/2024
Here's some pictures of the Olympics closing ceremonies.
Don't forget to check out the amazing athletes competing
in the Paralympics 8/28-9/8/2024.
Don't forget to check out the amazing athletes competing
in the Paralympics 8/28-9/8/2024.
My song Voyager 2024 has been updated & added.
8/7/2024
8/2/2024
Saddened to hear Aerosmith is retiring
from touring. I've loved their music since High School.
Hopefully they can still do some studio work.
I've added a tribute page here to them.
from touring. I've loved their music since High School.
Hopefully they can still do some studio work.
I've added a tribute page here to them.
7/26/2024
Let the games begin!
7/24/2024
We had to see the new movie Twisters
on the IMAX big screen & we were not disappointed.
It was the long awaited follow-up to 1996's Twister.
The original will always be our favorite & we watch it every year.
The great actors: Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt, Philip Seymour Hoffman
& Jami Gertz (Seinfeld) to name a few. The imaginations of
Michael Crichton & Steven Spielberg. And most of all, the music!
Especially Van Halen's Humans Being & Respect the Wind.
It's been a rough year for a lot of people in the States
affected by twisters, unfortunately, and disaster as entertainment
can seem misplaced. Still, cautionary awareness of the power of Mother Nature
can only benefit a more prepared society.
on the IMAX big screen & we were not disappointed.
It was the long awaited follow-up to 1996's Twister.
The original will always be our favorite & we watch it every year.
The great actors: Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt, Philip Seymour Hoffman
& Jami Gertz (Seinfeld) to name a few. The imaginations of
Michael Crichton & Steven Spielberg. And most of all, the music!
Especially Van Halen's Humans Being & Respect the Wind.
It's been a rough year for a lot of people in the States
affected by twisters, unfortunately, and disaster as entertainment
can seem misplaced. Still, cautionary awareness of the power of Mother Nature
can only benefit a more prepared society.
7/23/2024
7/14/2024
7/4/2024
It's
Independence Day
Cherish the relative freedom, peace & Democracy we enjoy.
There is no guarantee we will have them next year.
Click on the link above, also some items on the Featured tabs.
Independence Day
Cherish the relative freedom, peace & Democracy we enjoy.
There is no guarantee we will have them next year.
Click on the link above, also some items on the Featured tabs.
6/19/2024
Today is Juneteenth
which commemorates the end of slavery in America.
This is not a new idea, although, like me,
you might not have heard of it until recently.
Unfortunately, like so many important milestones & tragedies,
if the Race affected was not White, it wasn't necessarily
a part of the school curriculum we were taught.
It's shocking how many events I didn't know about.
Such as: the Tulsa race massacre the story of Rosa Parks
the Freedom Riders the Lunch counter sit-ins
the Tuskegee Airmen the Negro League Baseball
and so many other events that could have promoted
empathy & understanding, if more were aware.
Or Woke, if you prefer.
which commemorates the end of slavery in America.
This is not a new idea, although, like me,
you might not have heard of it until recently.
Unfortunately, like so many important milestones & tragedies,
if the Race affected was not White, it wasn't necessarily
a part of the school curriculum we were taught.
It's shocking how many events I didn't know about.
Such as: the Tulsa race massacre the story of Rosa Parks
the Freedom Riders the Lunch counter sit-ins
the Tuskegee Airmen the Negro League Baseball
and so many other events that could have promoted
empathy & understanding, if more were aware.
Or Woke, if you prefer.
6/16/2024
Happy Fathers Day!
6/14/2024
It's Flag Day!
Respect it.
Respect it.
6/7/2024
R.I.P
William Anders,
Apollo 8 Astronaut who took the
Earthrise
photo I've used on my Earth Day slideshows.
William Anders,
Apollo 8 Astronaut who took the
Earthrise
photo I've used on my Earth Day slideshows.
Earthrise William Anders/NASA
6/6/2024
80th anniversary of D-Day.
American & Allied forces land on Normandy beaches
to liberate France from Nazi Germany.
It's what friends do when invaders try to take over.
NATO was formed as a result.
American & Allied forces land on Normandy beaches
to liberate France from Nazi Germany.
It's what friends do when invaders try to take over.
NATO was formed as a result.
5/30/2024
justice
4/30/2024
4/24/2024
Congratulations!
to one of my all-time favorite rockers
Sammy The Red Rocker Hagar,
who is getting his star on the
Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 30th.
I've seen him many times over the years:
Montrose, solo, Van Halen & the Waboritas.
The great music continued with
Chickenfoot and The Circle.
A local legend from the good ol' I.E.
to one of my all-time favorite rockers
Sammy The Red Rocker Hagar,
who is getting his star on the
Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 30th.
I've seen him many times over the years:
Montrose, solo, Van Halen & the Waboritas.
The great music continued with
Chickenfoot and The Circle.
A local legend from the good ol' I.E.
A few shots of the albums & CD's
Sammy has done in my collection.
Sammy has done in my collection.
4/23/2024
A quick shout-out to all the student's across the nation
making their voices heard in the non-violent tradition of protest
over the devastation of the civilians in Gaza.
Palestinians must have their place of safety & freedom,
as well as the Israelis. No one should live in fear.
I'm proud our youth are standing up for justice.
Now, if only our leaders will listen.
making their voices heard in the non-violent tradition of protest
over the devastation of the civilians in Gaza.
Palestinians must have their place of safety & freedom,
as well as the Israelis. No one should live in fear.
I'm proud our youth are standing up for justice.
Now, if only our leaders will listen.
4/22/2024
4/18/2024
R.I.P
Dickey Betts
Guitar Great of Allman Bros fame.
I've added a small tribute to him on my
In Memorium page.
Dickey Betts
Guitar Great of Allman Bros fame.
I've added a small tribute to him on my
In Memorium page.
4/8/2024
It's Eclipse Day!
I had a habit, over the years, of coming up with band names
before the band had even formed!
The first of these was Eclipse while I was still in High School.
I had a habit, over the years, of coming up with band names
before the band had even formed!
The first of these was Eclipse while I was still in High School.
Here's a shot of the partial Eclipse from October 16 2023. iphone SE thru Meade 4" reflector telescope eyepiece with solar filter.
3/17/2024
Happy St. Paddy's Day!
2/19/2024
I had a little health issue over the holidays
so haven't been progressing much here or musically.
I pinched a nerve doing yardwork & wasn't able to
stand or walk much for a couple of months.
The meds I was taking sapped my drive too.
I'm happy to say I'm getting back to normal &
am anxious to get back in the groove again!
I'm thankful for my mostly good health.
so haven't been progressing much here or musically.
I pinched a nerve doing yardwork & wasn't able to
stand or walk much for a couple of months.
The meds I was taking sapped my drive too.
I'm happy to say I'm getting back to normal &
am anxious to get back in the groove again!
I'm thankful for my mostly good health.
2/16/2024
R.I.P
Aleksei Navalny
Aleksei Navalny
1/6/2024
12/30/2023
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2024 promises to be a year of hope,
but could also be a year of Tribulations.
The first Presidential election since the Insurrection.
Wake up-it's not a Dream and...
Say your Prayers we can learn to Live in Peace as
One.
2024 promises to be a year of hope,
but could also be a year of Tribulations.
The first Presidential election since the Insurrection.
Wake up-it's not a Dream and...
Say your Prayers we can learn to Live in Peace as
One.
As a side note, tomorrow's date is
123123
which doesn't happen too often.
So cheers to the numerologists out there!
We have a little fun announcing to each other
whenever the clock reads 123 or 321 or 456 or 654
or 432 or 234, you get it, throughout the day
& we happen to be looking at the time.
It takes so little to entertain me sometimes!
Wishing Peace & Harmony for you
and the World in 2024.
123123
which doesn't happen too often.
So cheers to the numerologists out there!
We have a little fun announcing to each other
whenever the clock reads 123 or 321 or 456 or 654
or 432 or 234, you get it, throughout the day
& we happen to be looking at the time.
It takes so little to entertain me sometimes!
Wishing Peace & Harmony for you
and the World in 2024.
12/15/2023
Happy Holidays!
And Season's Greetings!
I haven't kept up on things here lately,
but with so much going on in the world,
I will add my two cents soon!
Stay well.
And Season's Greetings!
I haven't kept up on things here lately,
but with so much going on in the world,
I will add my two cents soon!
Stay well.
10/31/2023
10/9/2023
Happy Birthday to John Lennon
10/4/2023
Today is the 8 year anniversary of my website!
I've accomplished a few things, new recordings of my songs:
One, Forever Evergreen & Live in Peace
but have mostly slacked off.
I am working on a couple more songs that will be on the site soon.
I've accomplished a few things, new recordings of my songs:
One, Forever Evergreen & Live in Peace
but have mostly slacked off.
I am working on a couple more songs that will be on the site soon.
8/15/2023
7/31/2023
I have a new version of my song
Live in Peace
Live in Peace
7/30/2023
There have been a few notable
happenings & passing's this month.
First the good news:
A happy 80th birthday to
Sir Michael Philip Jagger!
(Mick, to you & me)
I had the privilege of seeing
The Rolling Stones
twice in the 1970's & 80's.
happenings & passing's this month.
First the good news:
A happy 80th birthday to
Sir Michael Philip Jagger!
(Mick, to you & me)
I had the privilege of seeing
The Rolling Stones
twice in the 1970's & 80's.
Mick & Keith from the Goat's head Soup album
In sadder news we lost both
Randy Meisner of the Eagles
& Sinead O'Connor
on July 26th,
as well as Tony Bennett
on the 21st.
These artists knew how to
Take it to the limit.
R.I.P
Randy Meisner of the Eagles
& Sinead O'Connor
on July 26th,
as well as Tony Bennett
on the 21st.
These artists knew how to
Take it to the limit.
R.I.P
7/7/2023
Happy 83rd Birthday
&
Peace & Love
to Sir Richard Starkey.
Better known as Ringo!
Still going strong & touring.
&
Peace & Love
to Sir Richard Starkey.
Better known as Ringo!
Still going strong & touring.
7/4/2023
Happy 4th of July!
6/19/2023
Today is Juneteenth.
The day troops were sent to Texas to free the last
people still held in Slavery 2 years after
President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation
that had freed them.
The day troops were sent to Texas to free the last
people still held in Slavery 2 years after
President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation
that had freed them.
Last month I posted some comments about A.I.
Then there was a press release from
Paul McCartney that a new Beatles song
would be released soon using A.I. to recreate
or enhance John Lennon's vocal.
Exciting news that A.I. can be used in
constructive ways in the right hands.
Then there was a press release from
Paul McCartney that a new Beatles song
would be released soon using A.I. to recreate
or enhance John Lennon's vocal.
Exciting news that A.I. can be used in
constructive ways in the right hands.
6/18/2023
Happy Father's Day!
Today is also
Sir Paul McCartney's
81st birthday!
What a treasure this guy is, practically a modern-day Mozart.
We watched an old VHS tape, coincidentally, of a program
we'd recorded in 2002 on ABC network titled Wingspan.
Quite interesting, it chronicles McCartney's years after the Beatles
as he formed his band Wings with wife Linda.
Also just this morning we saw a report on an exhibition
of Paul's photos from 1964 of the Beatles first trip to the U.S.A.
Check these out if you get a chance, got to appreciate our
Fathers as well as the Fathers of Rock-n-Roll
while they're still around!
Sir Paul McCartney's
81st birthday!
What a treasure this guy is, practically a modern-day Mozart.
We watched an old VHS tape, coincidentally, of a program
we'd recorded in 2002 on ABC network titled Wingspan.
Quite interesting, it chronicles McCartney's years after the Beatles
as he formed his band Wings with wife Linda.
Also just this morning we saw a report on an exhibition
of Paul's photos from 1964 of the Beatles first trip to the U.S.A.
Check these out if you get a chance, got to appreciate our
Fathers as well as the Fathers of Rock-n-Roll
while they're still around!
Linda McCartney
6/8/2023
6/2/2023
Remembering Songwriter
Cynthia Weil
She was the creator of so many well known songs
along with her collaborator & husband Barry Mann.
Please click on her name for a little background
and the impressive list of songs they gave to the world.
R.I.P
Cynthia Weil
She was the creator of so many well known songs
along with her collaborator & husband Barry Mann.
Please click on her name for a little background
and the impressive list of songs they gave to the world.
R.I.P
5/31/2023
A.I.
or Artificial Intelligence is here.
We've actually expected it for sometime now.
Another disturbing prediction was in the news today.
I remember seeing this movie that came out on
my birthday in 1970.
Back then a computer filled an entire building.
Today, it fits in our pocket!
Like 2001: A Space Odyssey's HAL 9000,
it was a warning about allowing an entity
that thinks, but is not necessarily thoughtful,
to control our lives & decide what is best for us.
It probably began with time keeping,
that loss of autonomous control of beginning & end.
Although Colossus: The Forbin Project is dated by todays standards,
it still amazes me how prescient some Sci-Fi writers have been.
Check out all of Michael Crichton's work for example.
Especially Micro, Prey & Timeline.
or Artificial Intelligence is here.
We've actually expected it for sometime now.
Another disturbing prediction was in the news today.
I remember seeing this movie that came out on
my birthday in 1970.
Back then a computer filled an entire building.
Today, it fits in our pocket!
Like 2001: A Space Odyssey's HAL 9000,
it was a warning about allowing an entity
that thinks, but is not necessarily thoughtful,
to control our lives & decide what is best for us.
It probably began with time keeping,
that loss of autonomous control of beginning & end.
Although Colossus: The Forbin Project is dated by todays standards,
it still amazes me how prescient some Sci-Fi writers have been.
Check out all of Michael Crichton's work for example.
Especially Micro, Prey & Timeline.
5/24/2023
R.I.P
Tina Turner
I remember watching her & Ike
preforming CCR's Proud Mary
on The Ed Sullivan Show in the 1960's.
She also did a number of duets,
most notably with Bryan Adams & Mick Jagger at Live Aid.
My favorite though has got to be
Take you Higher.
Tina Turner
I remember watching her & Ike
preforming CCR's Proud Mary
on The Ed Sullivan Show in the 1960's.
She also did a number of duets,
most notably with Bryan Adams & Mick Jagger at Live Aid.
My favorite though has got to be
Take you Higher.
5/12/2023
Sorry to hear of the passing of
Mary Turner ("the Burner")
A beloved D.J. at KMET FM (The Mighty Met)
a popular AOR Rock L.A. radio station
back in the 1970's & 80's.
Mary Turner ("the Burner")
A beloved D.J. at KMET FM (The Mighty Met)
a popular AOR Rock L.A. radio station
back in the 1970's & 80's.
5/5/2023
Wishing a Happy Anniversary
to my dear wife Betty.
Thank you for putting up with me for 33 years.
I Love you!
to my dear wife Betty.
Thank you for putting up with me for 33 years.
I Love you!
5/2/2023
I'd like to acknowledge a birthday
and a passing today.
Happy 90th birthday to Willie Nelson!
on April 29th &
Gordon Lightfoot
who we lost on May 1st.
His "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"
is one of the greatest True story-songs of all time.
and a passing today.
Happy 90th birthday to Willie Nelson!
on April 29th &
Gordon Lightfoot
who we lost on May 1st.
His "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"
is one of the greatest True story-songs of all time.
4/22/2023
Happy Earth Day!
Try to take a minute to reflect on nature's beauty
and do something kind for the planet.
It's a great antidote to inhumanity.
Remember, for all our differences,
we're all passengers on the same bus!
Try to take a minute to reflect on nature's beauty
and do something kind for the planet.
It's a great antidote to inhumanity.
Remember, for all our differences,
we're all passengers on the same bus!
Earthrise Nasa
4/10/2023
4/9/2023
Happy Easter
&
Welcome Spring!
&
Welcome Spring!
4/4/2023
It's Indictment Day for Trump.
Hopefully he will get all the credit
for his actions, he so richly deserves.
Buckle up, this is only the beginning.
Here's a song I wrote before he even
took office, was impeached, twice,
instigated an insurrection & stole
top secret documents.
What a guy.
Hopefully he will get all the credit
for his actions, he so richly deserves.
Buckle up, this is only the beginning.
Here's a song I wrote before he even
took office, was impeached, twice,
instigated an insurrection & stole
top secret documents.
What a guy.
Today is
3/23/23!
Won't see that again.
3/23/23!
Won't see that again.
3/17/2023
Hope your St Paddy's Day
is Lucky!
is Lucky!
3/5/2023
R.I.P
Gary Rossington
of
Lynyrd Skynyrd
&
The Rossington Collins Band
A lot of great music.
Simple Man
was a favorite, as was
Tuesday's Gone
below.
Fly high Free Bird.
Gary Rossington
of
Lynyrd Skynyrd
&
The Rossington Collins Band
A lot of great music.
Simple Man
was a favorite, as was
Tuesday's Gone
below.
Fly high Free Bird.
3/1/2023
Fifty years ago today
Pink Floyd released
Dark Side of the Moon.
One of the greatest Rock albums of all time.
Like the Beatles Sgt. Pepper, a Concept record
that lit the fire of my own musical quest
of serious subjects & deeper meaning.
Pink Floyd released
Dark Side of the Moon.
One of the greatest Rock albums of all time.
Like the Beatles Sgt. Pepper, a Concept record
that lit the fire of my own musical quest
of serious subjects & deeper meaning.
2/25/2023
Thanks to Rolling Stone magazine
for the images above.
for the images above.
Today marks the one year anniversary of
the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
President Biden became the first U.S. president to
visit a war zone not under the control of our military
then spoke in Warsaw Poland.
the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
President Biden became the first U.S. president to
visit a war zone not under the control of our military
then spoke in Warsaw Poland.
2/18/2023
2/9/2023
It's hard to overstate his importance
to the world of music as we know it.
For years I was a member of
The National Academy of Songwriters
and got to see him at an awards ceremony honoring
Crosby, Stills & Nash.
to the world of music as we know it.
For years I was a member of
The National Academy of Songwriters
and got to see him at an awards ceremony honoring
Crosby, Stills & Nash.
With the great lyricist Hal David,
Bacharach created one of my favorite songs:
What the world needs now is love.
Sung by Jackie DeShannon,
who hosts "Beatles News" on the Sunday
Breakfast with the Beatles show
with Chris Carter on 95.5 KLOS in Los Angeles.
Below is a moving alternate version from 1971
by Tom Clay.
Bacharach created one of my favorite songs:
What the world needs now is love.
Sung by Jackie DeShannon,
who hosts "Beatles News" on the Sunday
Breakfast with the Beatles show
with Chris Carter on 95.5 KLOS in Los Angeles.
Below is a moving alternate version from 1971
by Tom Clay.
Unfortunately not much has changed since '71.
As we are reminded with near daily shootings in 2023.
Still too little love in this world.
As we are reminded with near daily shootings in 2023.
Still too little love in this world.
1/19/2023
R.I.P
David Crosby
founding member of iconic 1960's groups
The Byrds & Crosby, Stills & Nash
and sometimes Young.
Writer of so many great and influential songs
that inspired me.
Saw CSN in 1994 in Los Angeles at the
9th Annual Salute to the American Songwriter.
David Crosby
founding member of iconic 1960's groups
The Byrds & Crosby, Stills & Nash
and sometimes Young.
Writer of so many great and influential songs
that inspired me.
Saw CSN in 1994 in Los Angeles at the
9th Annual Salute to the American Songwriter.
1/11/2023
Another sad day in Rock history.
Jeff Beck took his final bow yesterday.
One of the greatest guitarists of the 1960's
British Invasion.
I saw him at Anaheim Stadium in 1976
with Aerosmith, Rick Derringer & Starz.
R.I.P
Jeff Beck took his final bow yesterday.
One of the greatest guitarists of the 1960's
British Invasion.
I saw him at Anaheim Stadium in 1976
with Aerosmith, Rick Derringer & Starz.
R.I.P
1/6/2023
1/1/2023
Happy New Year!
Here's a wish that each new year is better than the last
and that we are all growing wiser & kinder.
I was told once: "Don't sweat the small stuff".
I'm going to try to make that my resolution in '23.
Since this is the first day of the first month,
I'm reminded of my song,
ONE.
Here's a wish that each new year is better than the last
and that we are all growing wiser & kinder.
I was told once: "Don't sweat the small stuff".
I'm going to try to make that my resolution in '23.
Since this is the first day of the first month,
I'm reminded of my song,
ONE.
12/25/2022
12/17/2022
R.I.P P-22
Steve Winter-National Geographic
12/16/2022
Well, first of all,
CHRISTMAS
is coming!
But a couple of other notable happenings over the last month,
I'd also like to mention:
11/30/22
R.I.P to Christine MacVie of Fleetwood Mac.
11/20/22
Elton John
gave his last American performance at L.A's Dodger Stadium.
CHRISTMAS
is coming!
But a couple of other notable happenings over the last month,
I'd also like to mention:
11/30/22
R.I.P to Christine MacVie of Fleetwood Mac.
11/20/22
Elton John
gave his last American performance at L.A's Dodger Stadium.
11/26/2022
11/24/2022
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
11/16/2022
We've lost a number of great people lately I'd like to mention.
First Judy Tenuta on October 6th,
then Gallagher on November 11th,
were two comedians from the 1980's-90's I loved.
Please click on their names to learn more
if you didn't live it.
First Judy Tenuta on October 6th,
then Gallagher on November 11th,
were two comedians from the 1980's-90's I loved.
Please click on their names to learn more
if you didn't live it.
On November 8th Dan McCafferty of the band,
Nazareth died too. Loved their music back in the 1970's (!)
Saw them in 1978 at the Swing Auditorium in San Bernardino.
These artists enriched my life experience and
I thank them!
R.I.P
Nazareth died too. Loved their music back in the 1970's (!)
Saw them in 1978 at the Swing Auditorium in San Bernardino.
These artists enriched my life experience and
I thank them!
R.I.P
Changin' Times is a great song with some nice lead guitar,
please click to listen.
please click to listen.
11/12/2022
11/8/2022
Please do your part to support our Democracy
and vote for candidates who will respect & defend it.
and vote for candidates who will respect & defend it.
10/31/2022
Happy Halloween!
10/30/2022
10/28/2022
10/22/2022
R.I.P
Tyler
A very good boy.
Tyler
A very good boy.
10/9/2022
10/4/2022
Today is the 7th anniversary of my website!
Time flies when you're having fun,
but sometimes it seems,
I'm getting nothing done!
I plan on giving it hell as we enter the 8th year.
I still have a lot of things I'd like to add to the site,
so please stay tuned.
I expect to have a new version of an old song out
by the end of the month.
I've been messing around with it since June!
It's more of a rocker than the last few I've done.
Meanwhile...Halloween is coming!
Time flies when you're having fun,
but sometimes it seems,
I'm getting nothing done!
I plan on giving it hell as we enter the 8th year.
I still have a lot of things I'd like to add to the site,
so please stay tuned.
I expect to have a new version of an old song out
by the end of the month.
I've been messing around with it since June!
It's more of a rocker than the last few I've done.
Meanwhile...Halloween is coming!
9/26/2022
What an awesome job by
NASA & ESA today!
DART hit it's target,
at a distance of over 6 million miles!
Reminds me of this oldie but goody.
NASA & ESA today!
DART hit it's target,
at a distance of over 6 million miles!
Reminds me of this oldie but goody.
9/19/2022
9/5/2022
7/7/2022
Happy Birthday & Peace & Love
to Ringo Starr!
Big 82 this year. Saw him in 2003 & he put on a great show.
He always assembles an awesome All-Starr Band.
In '03 he had John Waite from The Babys, & Bad English on bass & vocals.
(Happy Birthday to him, born 7/4/1952)
Colin Hay from Men at Work on guitar & vocals.
( also a recent B-Day, 6/29/1953 )
Paul Carrack too many great bands to list here, on guitar & vocals.
Sheila E. worked with Prince & many others, on percussion, drums & vocals.
Mark Rivera of the Billy Joel band on saxophone.
Glad to have got to see two of the Beatles.
Both Ringo & Paul still going strong & on tour this summer.
See them while you can!
to Ringo Starr!
Big 82 this year. Saw him in 2003 & he put on a great show.
He always assembles an awesome All-Starr Band.
In '03 he had John Waite from The Babys, & Bad English on bass & vocals.
(Happy Birthday to him, born 7/4/1952)
Colin Hay from Men at Work on guitar & vocals.
( also a recent B-Day, 6/29/1953 )
Paul Carrack too many great bands to list here, on guitar & vocals.
Sheila E. worked with Prince & many others, on percussion, drums & vocals.
Mark Rivera of the Billy Joel band on saxophone.
Glad to have got to see two of the Beatles.
Both Ringo & Paul still going strong & on tour this summer.
See them while you can!
7/4/2022
Happy 4th of July!
As we commemorate our nations day of freedom & independence,
there is much to reflect upon in our current political climate.
I am saddened the Supreme Court and about half of our
"United" States have chosen to curtail those rights
for some of our citizens.
The ability to have control over one's own body,
to have a say in their own destiny, is personal.
It's neither the business of bureaucrats nor busy bodies.
Amid the carnage of mass shootings, the court has
relaxed gun safety measures in New York, with
implications for the rest of the country.
The handcuffing of the EPA's ability to combat
Global Warming may seal the worlds fate.
The court is also moving us closer to Theocracy.
There was a time we could trust
those in power to do the right thing for ALL AMERICANS.
Unfortunately partisan power plays are becoming the norm &
the scales of Lady Justice are not in balance.
Her blindfold is gone, for all to see.
As we commemorate our nations day of freedom & independence,
there is much to reflect upon in our current political climate.
I am saddened the Supreme Court and about half of our
"United" States have chosen to curtail those rights
for some of our citizens.
The ability to have control over one's own body,
to have a say in their own destiny, is personal.
It's neither the business of bureaucrats nor busy bodies.
Amid the carnage of mass shootings, the court has
relaxed gun safety measures in New York, with
implications for the rest of the country.
The handcuffing of the EPA's ability to combat
Global Warming may seal the worlds fate.
The court is also moving us closer to Theocracy.
There was a time we could trust
those in power to do the right thing for ALL AMERICANS.
Unfortunately partisan power plays are becoming the norm &
the scales of Lady Justice are not in balance.
Her blindfold is gone, for all to see.
6/18/2022
Happy Birthday to
Paul McCartney
80 big ones today!
One of the greatest, if not THE greatest
songwriters of all time.
A modern Mozart or Bach or Beethoven.
Saw him on his 2002 Driving USA tour.
I feel fortunate to have lived in a
time of so much talent.
Here he is
joined on stage in New Jersey by Bruce Springsteen & Jon Bon Jovi
Paul McCartney
80 big ones today!
One of the greatest, if not THE greatest
songwriters of all time.
A modern Mozart or Bach or Beethoven.
Saw him on his 2002 Driving USA tour.
I feel fortunate to have lived in a
time of so much talent.
Here he is
joined on stage in New Jersey by Bruce Springsteen & Jon Bon Jovi
5/14/2022
&
5/24/2022
&
5/24/2022
My heart goes out for the victims of the mass shootings
in Buffalo New York & Uvalde Texas.
31 innocents murdered with assault weapons
meant for the battlefield, but wielded by 18 year old
High School kids in bloody massacres at a grocery store
and Elementary School.
When will the madness end?
I have contributed to Brady, Giffords & March for our Lives.
Please do what you can. Remember to use your vote to
reward those trying to fix this & punish those
who are not.
It's the only way we will ever see needed change
in so many areas, from gun safety to woman's rights,
voting rights and climate change.
Champions need our support.
Cowards need to go home.
Years ago I wrote a song titled
Headline Story
about gun violence.
I last posted it in December of 2015 after the slaughter
of 14 County workers in San Bernardino.
I am working on an updated version for 2022.
in Buffalo New York & Uvalde Texas.
31 innocents murdered with assault weapons
meant for the battlefield, but wielded by 18 year old
High School kids in bloody massacres at a grocery store
and Elementary School.
When will the madness end?
I have contributed to Brady, Giffords & March for our Lives.
Please do what you can. Remember to use your vote to
reward those trying to fix this & punish those
who are not.
It's the only way we will ever see needed change
in so many areas, from gun safety to woman's rights,
voting rights and climate change.
Champions need our support.
Cowards need to go home.
Years ago I wrote a song titled
Headline Story
about gun violence.
I last posted it in December of 2015 after the slaughter
of 14 County workers in San Bernardino.
I am working on an updated version for 2022.
5/5/2022
5/1/2022
4/8/2022
A few things going on today.
I have added a new song, Tribulations & a new Earth Day page.
I like to be creative on the day I was created!
In other news, Pink Floyd has a new song for Ukraine
due out today as does Julian Lennon
who I share a birthday with.
I have added a new song, Tribulations & a new Earth Day page.
I like to be creative on the day I was created!
In other news, Pink Floyd has a new song for Ukraine
due out today as does Julian Lennon
who I share a birthday with.
3/28/2022
Click here for a short tour of my guitar case.
3/25/2022
RIP
Taylor Hawkins
Drummer for the Foo Fighters
one of my favorite bands.
Here's a cool little song, Sunday Rain, with Taylor singing
& Sir Paul McCartney on drums.
Another gone too soon.
Live each day as if it's your last & give it your best.
Taylor Hawkins
Drummer for the Foo Fighters
one of my favorite bands.
Here's a cool little song, Sunday Rain, with Taylor singing
& Sir Paul McCartney on drums.
Another gone too soon.
Live each day as if it's your last & give it your best.
2/24/2022
Really saddened to see Russia has
invaded Ukraine today.
I thought the human race would have
outgrown this mentality by now.
War is the LAST thing the world needs now,
given all our other challenges.
Unfortunately, Putin is an idiot.
A relic from another time that could learn something
from another relic from our past:
Give Peace A Chance.
invaded Ukraine today.
I thought the human race would have
outgrown this mentality by now.
War is the LAST thing the world needs now,
given all our other challenges.
Unfortunately, Putin is an idiot.
A relic from another time that could learn something
from another relic from our past:
Give Peace A Chance.
2/22/2022
Had to mention today's date.
Won't see this again in our lifetimes.
You can click on Quick Take above
to link to my past notes.
Although there was drama, I really did
enjoy the Winter Olympics in Beijing.
So proud of all the Olympians.
What a testament to the human spirit
& peaceful competition!
Next up are the Paralympics
running March 4th thru the 13th.
It's amazing what these Parathletes can do.
They deserve our support!
1/6/2022
Today marks the one year anniversary of the attack on the Capitol.
I'm flying my flag at half staff in remembrance
and to honor those that defended it & our
Democracy.
NEVER FORGET.
I'm flying my flag at half staff in remembrance
and to honor those that defended it & our
Democracy.
NEVER FORGET.
1/1/2022
PrologueThis is a simple acoustic guitar instrumental I found recently.Recorded open air to a portable cassette recorder,flawed but I like it,This is what much of my
Archive series sounds like.By the way,this picture is of the work shop at the Empire Bowl in Redlands California,where I worked for a few years. |
No rest for the wickedThis one is hard rock with better production & recording equipment,recorded at the pinnacle of my IMPACT phase. Featured on Ground Zero.
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Tangled livesOn this one I tried to get tricky with word-play.I liked the tune,but I didn't get any raves when I shopped it around.Not one of my happier songs,but it helped me through a break up! Featured on IMPACT-Critical Mass.
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