John Cohen, who passed away Monday, was a national treasure. He was a founding member of the New Lost City Ramblers, a photographer, filmmaker, author, and educator. His enormous talent was dedicated to discovering, revitalizing, and disseminating traditional American music. He was also a great gentleman. I last saw John at an afternoon symposium on […]
Next week is Bruce Springsteen’s birthday. “I’m hitch hikin’ all day long.” Happy Birthday, Bruce! When I first heard his new album Western Stars, I was drawn to it like no other album of his that I knew. I love it. The first song on the album is called “Hitch Hikin’,” and I couldn’t help […]
I was visiting photographer extraordinaire Gered Mankowitz at his terrific studio in England. I noticed in a corner of the studio a photo of Brian Jones that I had never seen before… I thought I knew most every photo Gered had taken of Jones and the Stones. The photograph especially drew my attention as his […]
A highlight of my summer was attending a concert on August 17th honoring Brian Jones, his music with the Rolling Stones, and his influences. The concert was hosted by Donovan and his wife and muse, Linda, and Kenney Jones, the legendary drummer for The Small Faces, Faces, and The Who, at the Hurtwood Park Polo […]