Talia’s Notes: Observations On The Passing Of Prince
Prince and I were both nearly the same age. He was three years my senior. He and I both both shared one thing in common. We both loved Soul Music…
Talia’s Notes: Thoughts On The Passing Of Andy “Thunderclap” Newman
There are so many of us out there who are now taking this moment to be eternally grateful to Pete Townshend for getting the band together and made the one…
In Memoriam: Keith Emerson (ELP)
The days of 2016 just seem to get sadder and sadder. It is reported and confirmed that Keith Emerson of The Nice, but best known for his strong role in…
In Memoriam: Gayle McCormick (Smith)
Smith was a short-lived band with one major hit to their name. That song was “Baby, It’s You”. It was released in 1969 on their first Dunhill album, A Group…
Thoughts & Old Images Concerning Losing Signe Anderson & Paul Kantner from Steve Talia
When you read some tributes to artists who have just passed, you will oftentimes see that the article might start off with some funny anecdote or even some mention of…
In Memoriam: Paul Kantner (Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship)
January of 2016. Apparently was not finished. Just when you thought the dust had settled from the list of recent high profile deaths, we hear of another legend moving on.…
In Memoriam: Glenn Frey (Eagles)
On a month that seems to be bent on taking rather than giving, we are now given the departure of Glenn Frey, known for his work with the popular Eagles.…
In Memoriam – Dale “Buffin” Griffin (Mott the Hoople)
As Monday arrived, we were greeted with news that Dale “Buffin” Griffin, the long-time drummer of Mott the Hoople has succumbed to Alzheimer’s at the age of 68. With the…
In Memoriam: David Bowie
Late Sunday evening, the world was shocked by the announcement of the death of David Bowie. Bowie was taken by the scourge of cancer. He had endured an 18-month battle…
In Memoriam: Allen Toussaint
As it’s been said before, the value of a man is as he is remembered. That applies in so many ways that it would be impossible to list them all…
Talia’s Overflow Notes-Thoughts On The Passing Of Cory Wells And Concerning Three Dog Night
Sometimes, it might be said that a writer’s best work might come when they are a little tired. In this regard, the struggle helps to motivate one to really reach…
In Memoriam: Cory Wells (Three Dog Night)
Most of us in our fifties and up remember the hits-laden band, Three Dog Night. For the most part, we had no problem following every single release – of which…