R.I.P David Crosby

 David Crosby a founder of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash has passed away at the age of 81. An important figure in the musical landscape of the 60s. He also had a solo career as well and a career that spanned into seven decades.

                                           "I Won't Stay for Long" from 2021

"Turn! Turn! Turn" from The Byrds

"Our House" from Crosby, Stills and Nash

"In the Wide Ruin" another solo song

He will be missed by his family, friends, and peers. His music will live on.

Battle of the Bands Result: Angelique Kidjo wins 4 to 1

 Angelique Kidjo uniqueness won over Zakk Wylde's sonic acoustic guitar version of Jimi's "Voodoo Chile." Getting back to normalcy in my blogging we celebrate winners and the fact that I didn't pitch a shutout in my first Battle since August. 

                                             Here she performs her African hit "Agolo"

"Mother Nature" featuring Sting

I will be back on the first with a new Battle of the Bands and in the days between I hope to post a few more posts. Until then enjoy!

R.I.P Robbie Knievel

 

Above Robbie Knievel jumps 24 trucks. 

Robbie Knievel followed is legendary father's occupation as a motorcycle stuntman and daredevil. His dad being "Evel" Knievel. Robbie passed away at the age of 60, not from a jump gone bad but from cancer.

Below is footage of him at age 11 riding with his dad.

He will be missed by his fans, friends and family may he rest in peace.

R.I.P Lisa Marie Presley

 Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis Presley's only daughter has passed away at the age of 54. Lisa Marie released three albums of her own.

ABC News remembrance...

One of her songs "Lights Out"

May she rest in peace! 

R.I.P Jeff Beck

 Jeff Beck without a doubt was one of the greatest guitarists ever.  An artist I saw several times, the last time being September 30th. He is the reason I bought a Fender Stratocaster and an artist I have featured numerous times on my Battle of the Bands. Jeff was in the Yardbirds and had an incredible solo career. He played sessions with a who's who list of artists.

Jeff Beck performing on David Letterman the piece "What Mama Said"

Jeff Beck with Rod Stewart "People Get Ready"

His cover of "A Day in the Life"

"Where Were You"

with The Yardbirds

Jeff Beck an influencer, a creative artist, and a guitarist who's music will live on.

Congratulations to the Georgia Bulldogs!

 Congratulations to the Georgia Bulldogs football team! They won the NCAA National Championship and completed an undefeated season. They won the championship in dominating fashion crushing Texas Christian University 65-7.

It is back-to-back championships for the Bulldogs and their next challenge will be if they can three-peat. 

Battle of the Bands: Voodoo Chile

 I've been away for a bit. Even that with a couple of stabs at these Battle of the Bands I haven't truly been back to blogging. So maybe "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" might be more fitting. Oh well here we give it a stab with Jimi Hendrix's blues classic "Voodoo Chile." 

I know it has been a while, but the rules remain the same. I will present the original. Then two challengers are given, and you let me know which cover version you like the best in the comments. 

There are a lot of choices for covers for any song played by Jimi. He is a legend of the guitar and an influencer of many who followed. Zakk Wyld is a great metal, hard rock guitarist. Paring Zakk with Les Paul's Trio is eclectic enough, but for him to perform the song on an acoustic guitar adds another wrinkle. The song certainly continues to rock. Angelique Kidjo interprets the song with a more modern, world music twists. 

                                              Jimi's version...

                                             

                                                 Contender One: Zakk Wyld with the Les Paul Trio

Contender Two: Angelique Kidjo

Let me know who wins!