by Sean Passmore | Feb 19, 2024 | Blog
Melinda Ledbetter (October 3, 1946 – January 30, 2024) Known in the annals of Rock N Roll for her significant role as the second wife and longtime partner of Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, Melinda Ledbetter passed away January 30, 2024, at the age of 77...
by Sean Passmore | Feb 18, 2024 | Blog
The Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass has a significant history in Rock N Roll that began in 1961 when it caught the attention of the young 19 year old Paul McCartney. Previously McCartney had been playing the Höfner 500/5 President bass Stuart Sutcliffe had lent him before...
by Sean Passmore | Feb 18, 2024 | Album of the Week, Blog
Who: Temples What: Exotico Where: Kettering, England Why: Sean Lennon has been off quietly padding his resume, producing Fat White Family side project Insecure Men, Lana Del Rey and Temples, one of England’s first wave of 21st century nouveau psych bands. Dad would be...
by Sean Passmore | Feb 17, 2024 | Blog
After nearly a decade of pursuing fame and fortune on the explicit side of conventional, straightforward mainstream rap, Detroit’s Robert Ritchie, henceforth know as Kid Rock, turned his gaze towards Rock N Roll. And in doing so he fully realized a new genre of...
by Sean Passmore | Feb 11, 2024 | Blog
RIP Mojo Nixon Aug 2, 1957 – Feb 7, 2024 Mojo Nixon was a renowned underground American musician who left an indelible mark on the fringes of the underbelly of American music. Known for his unique blend of rockabilly and punk rock, he was a true pioneer of psychobilly...
by Sean Passmore | Feb 5, 2024 | Blog
In Loving Memory of Mitchell Gregory Kezin (Augustus 10, 1963 – January 28, 2024) We are with heavy hearts since hearing of the recent passing of our pop culture Christmas Music guru, Mitchell Gregory Kezin, aged 60, on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Much more than the man...
