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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There was probably even some wise guy in 18th century Vienna who dismissed Mozart as "that guy who wrote..."
Brown is a respected Grammy-winning producer who has generated albums for many of the biggest names...
There was a period during my teen years when I toyed with the idea of becoming a "beatnik"...
Although Charlie Rich is remembered primarily as a country music star, he was probably one of the most versatile and talented ...
A look at contributions made by Shelly Manne.
...a good mix of traditional country music, country blues, a little rockabilly, and of course a few Cajun-flavored lagniappes.
Holy Cow. Randy Owen, the lead singer of country group Alabama, has turned into a geezer!
In 1980, Martino had a brain aneurysm that required surgery and caused him to lose his memory - including his ability to play.
Paul, John, Ringo and George were probably still scuffling around the schoolyards of Liverpool...
If you're into bebop - or even if you're not - this is an album that's important because it gives us...
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