Big Geez is a retiree who takes time off from trimming his ear hair to write about music -- occasionally writing reviews, but most often using his regular music feature, Retro Redux, to share his opinions about how something resonates with his memories and those of his generation. You can read more of his faux pearls of wisdom at the Geezer Music Club.
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He covered everything from moon music to mood music on every instrument from bongos to a moog synthesizer.
They had a lot in common — including growing up in the same area of West Texas.
Feeling the freeze? Warm up with some soothing sounds.
It was an era that seemed to have more than its share of oddly-named bands.
If you don't know this song, you should be ashamed of yourself.
So were they a quartet or a quintet — or both?
Although he usually wielded a guitar, he could handle a six-shooter too.
A little story from the early years of the legendary band.
Among the many similarities they shared was a tragically premature ending.
He never met a polka that he didn't like, but some were extra special.
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