In Memoriam: Stan Lee, Marvel Comics Pioneer (1922-2018)
What’s going on? Why are we featuring the life of Stan Lee on MusicTAP? Well, as with all things, it’s complicated. Hang on, dear reader, and I will clue you…
In Memoriam: Bassist Tim Chandler (1960-2018)
Members of the MusicTAP Staff take a moment to reflect upon the passing of bassist Tim Chandler from the bands Daniel Amos (DA), The Choir, The Swirling Eddies, and The…
Jefferson Airplane Co-Founder Marty Balin Has Died
Sadly, it comes time to say goodbye to another rock and roller. Jefferson Airplane co-founder Marty Balin, later a major force within offshoot Jefferson Starship, has passed at the age…
The Lives Of Aretha Franklin
I don’t want to talk about the death of Aretha Franklin. Everyone’s going to do that. Instead of that, let’s think about the lives – plural – that she lived.…
The Queen is Dead: Aretha Franklin, 1942-2018
There was no one like Aretha Franklin, nor will there ever be, no matter how many pretenders to the throne appear on the scene. She remains “The Queen of Soul.”…
Talia’s Notes: Thoughts On The Passing of Dennis Edwards (The Temptations)
There were two eras of The Temptations which really mattered. I hope that’s not going to anger people in saying this. It’s what I feel within my musical soul. There…
Talia’s Notes: Thoughts On The Passing Of Tom Petty
One of the things that pops up in my mind when it comes to Tom Petty was his integrity It goes back to when he was just about to release…
Talia’s Notes: Thoughts On The Passing Of Walter Becker (Steely Dan)
I was perusing Facebook posts this evening as I was taking in the news that Walter Becker of Steely Dan had passed away today. There was a post amid the…
Talia’s Notes: Thoughts On The Passing Of A Rock Vocal Legend: Gregg Allman
It is as obvious as anything could possibly be. It is engraved in the minds of anybody who’s ever given it any thought. Gregg Allman will go down as one…
Thoughts On The Passing Of Cuba Gooding, Sr. of The Main Ingredient
One of the beautiful things about Soul Music during the early to mid-70s period (up to and including 1974) was that artists and groups could take their material in different…
Thoughts On Our Losing Chuck Berry
I won’t bother attempting to compete with all of the articles that are popping up like weeds upon the passing of Chuck Berry. It would be pointless. Those articles are…
In Memoriam: John Wetton
Recently, we had another musical classic performer pass from us. While I hate being morbid, I believe 2016 has really opened the gates of mortality for those of us who…