Daryl Hall and John Oates Partnerships are almost like marriages in a couple of ways. Both can be wonderful when they work, and horrible when they don’t. Partnerships can last a long time and like some marriages run their course and end amicably, or not. I’ve had two good music and business partnerships that wereRead More
Month: November 2011
Music from a Treasured Composer
Leonard Bernstein I have always been a person who respects others choices, preferences and beliefs. Most people have their favorites, definitely in the entertainment industry, and those differences give us a wonderful diversity. Recently, I had an opportunity to view the 1961 movie “West Side Story” with an assorted audience of friends differing in age,Read More
Alicia Keys Helps Children Stay Alive
Alicia Keys There is nothing more rewarding than helping the less fortunate. Many musicians give of their time and resources to reach out and help those feeling the pain from health and disaster related problems. One of the leaders in such efforts is Alicia Keys. On Twitter she describes herself as a light bearer, andRead More
Chrissie’s not pretending….She’s in charge!
The Pretenders Last week a friend and I were listening to the radio and we heard “I’ll stand by you” by The Pretenders. Such a beautiful song by one of the premier, groups of our time. Yes, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members are truly special and deserve our attention. It all startedRead More