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!

R.I.P Pele

 Pele is a soccer/football legend. Perhaps the best player to ever play the game. He won the 1958 World Cup with Brazil and was named the tournament's second-best player not bad for a 17-year-old.  Brazil won again in 1962 but Pele was injured in the second game. Pele and Brazil would win the World Cup in 1970 and Pele was named the top player. 

Below is a compilation of Pele's World Cup highlights...

Pele will be missed by soccer/football fans across the world, he will be missed by Brazil, and of course his family and friends.

Battle of the Bands: Don't Fear the Reaper

 I'm surprised I haven't chosen this song before. Honestly it is probably better known more for cowbells than covers. Below is the Blue Oyster Cult classic "Don't Fear the Reaper."

I found my inspiration for my contenders in the movies.

Contender One Gus (Gus Black)

Contender Two: Keep Shelly in Athens

Let me know who you like in the comments!

Battle of the Bands: Summer Night City

 It is Summertime and haven't spent much time blogging. However, here I am with another Battle of the Bands. 

Let's try to continue those summer vibes with ABBA...

The Song "Summer Night City"

Let's get weird with contender one

Therion

Contender Two:

Swedish Hitz Goes Metal

This Summer Bang Your Head to ABBA! Tell me who you liked the best in the comments!