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The Song Remains: Austin de Lone (1946-2025)

January 13, 2025 Martin Johnson 3

An originator of pub rock and Mill Valley music legend. While it may not have made headlines in the mainstream media, the passing of Austin de Lone on January 6th saw an outbreak of genuine sadness […]

The Song Remains: Don Nix (1941-2024)

January 7, 2025 Martin Johnson 0

Legendary Memphis songwriter, musician and producer. Though he released nine solo albums, Memphis musician Don Nix, who died at home in Germantown, Tennessee in his sleep on New Year’s Eve, main claim to musical fame is […]

The Song Remains: Duane Eddy (1938-2024)

November 15, 2024 Dean Nardi 1

It Don’t Mean a Thang If It Ain’t Got That Twang. Duane Eddy was popularly known as the “King of Twang” for his reverb-drenched, staccato style of playing guitar. He had an outsized influence on how […]

The Song Remains: Kris Kristofferson (1936 – 2024)

September 30, 2024 Graeme Tait 4

“Looking back, I’m surprised I had the nerve to do it, but I’m glad I did. Performing the songs and performing in film was just part of my personality, just like football and boxing at one […]

The Song Remains: John Mayall (1933 – 2024)

July 25, 2024 Martin Johnson 0

Maybe he wasn’t americana but we wouldn’t have americana without his example. It is difficult to overstate the influence that John Mayall, who passed away at home surrounded by his family on 22nd July, had on […]