Blog

Born on March 9, 1945, in Catford, England, Robin Trower spent the early ’60s playing guitar in various London-based outfits. It wasn’t until 1967 that Trower received his big break, however, when he joined Procol Harum. After five albums, Trower embarked on a solo career as leader of a power trio and switched to a […]

Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ are a combined powerhouse of blues n soul that rock your roll! Let’s take a look and listen one at a time. Taj Mahal Taj’s real birth name is Henry Saint Clair Fredericks, born May 17, 1942 in Harlem, New York, and uses the stage name Taj Mahal. He‘s an American blues […]

Teenage Wrist is a Los Angeles alt-rock trio formed in 2015 when they released their debut EP “Dazed” followed in 2018 by their first full length album Chrome Neon Jesus. Comprised of Anthony Salazar (drums), Marshall Gallagher (guitar and vocals) and Kamtin Mohager (bass guitar, vocals) their sound is characterized as a mixture of obscured […]

The Traveling Wilburys were a British-American supergroup consisting of Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty.  The band recorded two albums, the first in 1988 and the second in 1990 though Orbison passed away prior to the second albums recording. Harrison first introduced the idea during the sessions of his comeback […]

Them were a Northern Ireland band formed in Belfast in 1964, most prominently known for the garage rock standard “Gloria” and as the launching pad for singer Van Morrison’s musical career.  The group was marketed in America as part of the British Invasion.  Their hits include “Baby, Please Don’t Go,” “Here Comes the Night,” “Mystic […]

Talking Heads were an American rock band formed in New York City in 1975.  The band comprised David Byrne (lead vocals, guitar), Chris Frantz (drums), Tina Weymouth (bass) and Jerry Harrison (keyboards, guitar).  As one of the most critically acclaimed bands of the 1980’s the group helped to pioneer new wave music by integrating elements […]

Tesla is an American rock band formed in Sacramento, California in 1981 by bassist Brian Wheat and guitarist Frank Hannon.  Lead vocalist Jeff Keith, drummer Troy Luccketta and guitarist Tommy Skeoch joined band in 1984.  Tesla started out as Earthshaker later evolving into City Kidd before settling on a ‘rootsier’ direction and becoming Tesla.  In […]