Forty-six years ago, the song "Moonlight Feels Right" by Starbuck was exploding. On the charts for over five months, the song went to number one in Canada, and number two in the U.S. Only Elton John kept it from the top spot. Appearances on American Bandstand, Midnight Special, Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas, and Solid Gold and tours with ELO, Hall and Oates, KC and the Sunshine … [Read more...] about Moonlight Feels Right-Starbuck’s Hit That Almost Wasn’t
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Seven Year Witch-
Just over 20 years ago, the film “Almost Famous” chronicled the life of a fictional band, Stillwater, as they tried to make their way to the top of the world of Rock n' Roll. It was a fictional tale, but it parallels the current situation for a talented group of musicians with a local origin, the Upstate’s Seven Year Witch. These guys have caught the eye of several powers in … [Read more...] about Seven Year Witch-
Lynyrd Skynyrd, from Leonard Skinner
In the 1960s, especially in the South, boys' hair length was a significant issue. That was certainly the case at Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, FL. Coach and P.E. teacher Leonard Skinner's enforcement of the school's dress code concerning hair length led to one of the most iconic names in music, Lynyrd Skynyrd. The N.Y. Times later said of Skinner that he was … [Read more...] about Lynyrd Skynyrd, from Leonard Skinner
Georgia’s Woodstock
Most people think Woodstock was the event that kicked off the late 60s/early 70s festival concert trend. Did you know that a month before Woodstock, promoter Alex Cooley put together a significant concert festival event in Georgia called the Atlanta International Pop Festival? The event featured an up-and-coming band called Led Zeppelin and introduced the world to an act that … [Read more...] about Georgia’s Woodstock
