Martin Johnson

The Song Remains: John Paul Hammond (1942 – 2026)

March 3, 2026 Martin Johnson 0

He expanded the blues genre for future generations of listeners and musicians. The world lost one of the last true champions of country blues on February 28th with the passing of John Paul Hammond, son of […]

The Song Remains: Bob Weir

January 13, 2026 Martin Johnson 2

“The Kid” who helped define the music of the Grateful Dead and maintained its relevance The world lost Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir on January 10th, 2026, due to underlying lung issues following his recent […]

The Song Remains: Joe Ely (1947 – 2025)

December 17, 2025 Martin Johnson 4

A Great Texas Artist Who Nearly Conquered The World Joe Ely, an icon of Texas music and country rock, has died at home in Taos, New Mexico, on December 15th from complications of Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s, […]

Interview: Ian Gomm on Brinsley Schwarz, Nashville, Jeb Loy Nichols and football records

December 11, 2025 Martin Johnson 0

The Brinsley’s “Silver Pistol” was the album that perfected their Band obsession and, at the same time, showed that there was a lot more to them than being simple wannabes. Coincidentally, it was the first time […]

The Song Remains: Steve Cropper (1941 -2025)

December 8, 2025 Martin Johnson 2

Prime creator of the Stax sound in the 1960s and keeper of its flame. The world lost one of its most influential guitarists on December 3rd 2025, when Steve Cropper passed away in Nashville, marking the […]