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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Six decades of crooning with the best of them.
Basie's spirit continues to inspire the musicians in his namesake band.
The consummate pro, he complemented Benny, Billie, and his other musical partners, but he also sparkled as a soloist.
You wouldn't want to bid against him in any auction.
There was something very familiar about that East Coast song's sound.
Could another Grammy (to add to all those he already has) be a possibility?
A success in multiple genres and on both sides of the Atlantic.
One of the legends of country music, she's still a knockout performer.
The decade of the Sixties was a musical smorgasbord with lots of choices — some tastier than others.
One of the biggest honky-tonk stars, he married into country music royalty.
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