Tune Tuesday – Jackie Wilson

The amazing Jackie Wilson was born on this day in 1932. The iconic, soulful and energetic stage entertainer was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in the rough neighborhoods of Highland Park. Growing up he joined an area gang, which meant he was often in trouble. Jackie's antics got him locked up twice in juvenile … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Jackie Wilson →

Remembering – The One, The Only, Rozmo!

The original publication of this blog was in 2018. Today's a bit of an expansion on the original post. Today would have been my Uncle Tom's 79th birthday. I thought it would be a good day to look back and remember just how special he was. We always called him Rozmo. I'm not even sure … Continue reading Remembering – The One, The Only, Rozmo! →

Tune Tuesday – Mustang Sally

Happy Birthday to The Wicked Mr. (Wilson) Pickett who was born on this day in 1941. He was born in Prattville, Alabama where he began singing in the Baptist church choir. He was the fourth of 11 children and eventually left to live with his father in Detroit in 1955. It was there that he joined … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Mustang Sally →

My Biggest Musical Influence – Dad

Over the years I have been influenced musically by many people, but I would have to say that it is my father who has had the biggest influence. This blog is sort of a continuation of the "series" I have been doing based on "songs from my iPod". My dad introduced me to almost every … Continue reading My Biggest Musical Influence – Dad →