Rick Bayles

Book Review: Cidny Bullens “TransElectric: My Life as a Cosmic Rock Star”

November 27, 2023 Rick Bayles 0

On the surface, this book could be just another story of rock and roll excess and the struggle for fame – if it wasn’t for the fascinating addition of the transition of wannabe female rock star […]

VERSIONS: “Love Hurts”

November 22, 2023 Rick Bayles 0

‘Love Hurts’ was written by Boudleaux Bryant in the summer of 1960, and it’s a song with quite a fascinating history. Bryant and his wife, Felice, were the main writers for the Everly Brothers during this […]

Classic Americana Albums: Doc & Merle Watson “Two Days in November”

November 8, 2023 Rick Bayles 0

This one’s for those of you who like some classic americana picking and it really doesn’t get any better than Doc & Merle Watson. Doc Watson is widely, and rightly, considered one of the finest guitar […]

Roundup: Reissues for important musical biographies

November 7, 2023 Rick Bayles 0

Fascinating insights into the early lives of major Americana artists. Earlier this year we reviewed the first books published as part of a new partnership between the Country Music Hall of Fame and the University of […]

Americana Vinyl Treasures: American Flyer “American Flyer”

November 6, 2023 Rick Bayles 8

I thought I’d say something about an Americana Vinyl Treasure that I only recently unearthed, though I’ve been looking for it for a while. American Flyer are a very interesting band and their debut, self-titled album […]