Tom Petty

Paperback Riders: Warren Zanes “Petty: The Biography”

May 1, 2024 Tim Martin 0

When Andy Davidson reviewed Warren Zanes’ recent book on the making of Springsteen’s Nebraska it reminded me of his biography of Tom Petty. For such a vital figure, Petty has not been well served by biographers, […]

The big guns come out for Tom Petty tribute “Petty Country”

April 11, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 7

Put on a Nudie shirt, grab a bottle of Bud and shout Yeeehaa! “Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty”, a country tribute album curated by some of the late rocker’s closest friends and […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 116

October 20, 2023 Keith Hargreaves 0

Half term beckons and I’m not at all stressed… …until the wonderful Mrs H told me we were spending 5 days in a house with all the children and grandchildren – 14 of us altogether. I […]

The Song Remains: Dwight Twilley (1951-2023)

October 20, 2023 Martin Johnson 6

Power Pop original who influenced future generations of musicians. There has been a sense of shock in the music world with the announcement that Dwight Twilley has departed this life. Dwight Twilley with his friend Phil […]

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Jonathan Smith

September 28, 2023 Jonathan Smith 0

Aargh! The best? How do you even do that? Answer: don’t fret, just pick ten who spring to mind, even if that means leaving out Bob Dylan, The Band, Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, Steve Earle, Jason […]

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Graham Parker and the Rumour - Howlin’ Wind
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RE: Dale Watson's 'Crazy Again' film
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RE: Dale Watson's 'Crazy Again' film
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RE: RIP Wes McGhee
@martinjohnson Thanks. Wes was great - and he really un...
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RE: Daves Highway in Nashville
On a trip to Nashville a few years ago we twice saw 'Ch...
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RE: Dale Watson's 'Crazy Again' film
@altritico Many thanks again. (And apologies for what m...
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RE: Dale Watson's 'Crazy Again' film
My pleasure. Keep your eye out for my interview with Da...
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Nick Lowe - Nick Lowe and His Cowboy Outfit
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
@martinjohnson 'Night Life' is a fantastic song - and i...
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