Category Archives: Books

Rolling Stone Encyclopedia (1983)

Posted on June 4, 2013 by ronkanefiles

6-4-13                         The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll (1983) Over the next year or two, I will be quoting stuff from this book; usually designated by (RSE = Rolling Stone Encyclopedia).  There’s some neat information in this book – … Continue reading →

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Dieter Meier Book

Posted on January 21, 2013 by ronkanefiles

1-21-13          Dieter Meier Book January 19th:  Happy birthday, Janis Joplin, born 1943.  On 1/21/67 the Cream 45 “I Feel Free” charts at No. 11 in England.  Also on 1/21/67 the debut 45 by The Jimi Hendrix Experience “Hey Joe” charts … Continue reading →

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Barrow Poets / Doggerel Bank

Posted on August 2, 2012 by ronkanefiles

8-2-12             Barrow Poets / Doggerel Bank Garth Hudson of The Band born 1937; 8-1-81 Soft Cell “Tainted Love” 45 is No. 1 in England. The works of William Bealby-Wright!  So far as I am aware, the sole Barrow Poets record … Continue reading →

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Chronological Glam Rock Playlist 1970 – 1975 – Part 2

Posted on July 11, 2012 by ronkanefiles

7-11-12          Chronological Glam Rock Playlist 1970 – 1975 – Part 2 Jazz guy Tomasz Stanko born 1942 ELTON JOHN – Crocodile Rock WIZZARD – Ball Park Incident LOU REED – Walk on the Wild Side SLADE – Gudbuy T’ Jane … Continue reading →

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Chronological Glam Rock Playlist 1970 – 1975 – Part 1

Posted on July 10, 2012 by ronkanefiles

7-10-12          Chronological Glam Rock Playlist 1970 – 1975 – Part 1 (of 5) Arlo Guthrie born 1947, jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan born 1938 I recently finished the Dave Thompson book “Children of the Revolution – The Glam Rock Story 1970 … Continue reading →

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Kirsten Kane’s List

Posted on June 5, 2012 by ronkanefiles

6-5-12             Kirsten Kane’s List Lou Reed’s wife Laurie Anderson born 1947, Psychedelic Furs Singer / Songwriter Richard Butler born 1956; President Gas. Kirsten is my niece – this is her list.  Amazing to me that her #1 title is … Continue reading →

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Retromania

Posted on April 4, 2012 by ronkanefiles

4-4-12             Retromania Bluesman Muddy Waters born 1915; The Blues. For the last few weeks, I’ve been using Simon Reynolds’ book “Retromania” to read right before falling asleep.  Inside the front cover, it says he lives in L.A., but I’m pretty … Continue reading →

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Pete Brown

Posted on March 7, 2012 by ronkanefiles

3-7-12             Pete Brown Love’s Singer / Songwriter Arthur Lee born 1945, folksinger Townes Van Zandt born 1944; Alone Again Or. My friend Pete Brown is still going strong.  I was recently given his wonderful autobiography “White Rooms and Imaginary Westerns” … Continue reading →

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End / Beginning of Year Music Purchases

Posted on January 6, 2012 by ronkanefiles

All of this used / inexpensive, most with a “credit slip”, as I traded in a ton of stuff. The most desired item here is the 2011 Lol Coxhill / Alex Ward CD.  Most expensive was the Jethro Tull box … Continue reading →

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Books, Films – Part 2

Posted on December 22, 2011 by ronkanefiles

12-22-11                Books, Films, Part Two So, I seem to use media to determine my “experience time line”: Music            Books                          Films I have engaged in all three formats concurrently for over 40 years!  My favorite is obviously music, but … Continue reading →

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