508 Hours Of Rudy Van Gelder Engineered Tracks
Photo Francis Wolff When Rudy Van Gelder died, he left a legacy of music. Some of that music we have listened to over and over, but like many, we haven’t […]
Category Archives: R.I.P.
Rest In Peace Skatemaster Tate
Photo by Jim Gray Imagine being a teen and skateboarding and music were all you knew. Ok, throw in some 80’s basketball as well. You went everywhere on your Varifelx […]
Good Night Lucille
“You only live but once, and when you’re died, you’re done, so let the good times roll”-BB King In memory of BB King who just passed away at age 89. […]
Idris Muhammad Rest In Power
I was first introduced to Idris Muhammad initially by his imagery, not his music. This was through the cover of Power of Soul on a tee shirt Mike D was […]
If Otis Were Still Alive
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Thank You Nelson Mandela
“ As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.” ― Nelson Mandela Let’s take time to reflect on one of the […]
Police And Thieves In The Street
As a younger music lover, I heard a version of Junior Murvin’s “Police and Theives” by The Clash. Reading the liner notes after hearing Strummer’s voice, I immediately went out […]
R.I.P. Chico Hamilton, He Was Just Passin’ Thru
It’s with sadness that I heard the great Chico Hamilton passed away yesterday. I’ve always had a fond memory of Chico Hamilton, and it’s connected with a guy I call […]
R.I.P. George Duke
Woke up this morning to the sad news that George Duke had passed. The keyboard virtuoso and pioneer of Jazz and Jazz Fusion was associated with musicians ranging from Jean […]
Happy Born Day Nina
Today would have marked the 80th birthday of one Eunice Kathleen Waymon aka Nina Simone. If there is one singer that has struck a chord here at Flea Market Funk […]
