In November of 1968 Duane had been doing session work and was living in Berry Oakley’s house. Naturally he was jamming with “Second Coming.” A gent named Phil Walden, who had been Otis Redding’s manager put together his own record label, called “Capricorn,” and he knew that he wanted Duane to be on it. Duane called brother Gregg and said, “Get back out here,” and the Allman Brothers Band was more »

I'm sitting at the curve in the bar. It's a well-routed wooden curve, smoothly polished by at least a couple score of bartenders over the years. I glance at my double Tanqueray and tonic and I see the bandstand’s blue stage lights reflected in the… more »

This isn’t how metal is supposed to be. Metal is hardcore and in your face. Metal doesn’t hire lawyers and fight it out in court. Metal breaks a freaking pool cue over your head takes your girl and does your mom. more »

Take It From Me By Edward Lapple Did you ever wonder what it would be like to go on the road with a big name rock band? Lots of parties, screaming fans, babes, VIP everything? Well, not exactly. Dean Snowden has been a very good friend of mine for a lo… more »

Take It From Me by Edward Lapple I just finished editing a music video for entry into a competition and I was struck by how much I missed some of the analog technology that used to be at our fingertips. Don't get me wrong, I love all of the new digital toys! I'd be… more »

Take It From Me by Edward Lapple How does a band get a break these days? Where can you get the airplay that you need to get known? Sure, you’re Internet-hip, you can put it on YouTube. Of course, unless you have a secret plan for driving people… more »

by Edward Lapple We have a new story concerning the items located in the spooky old warehouse. As I wandered through the boxes, I stumbled upon an old VHS tape from 1980. On it, among other things, was an absolutely sublime performance of “Dream Lover”… more »