Hello, The news broke yesterday that former Smiths bassist Andy Rourke had died. He died from what likely is one of the most vicious of all cancers, pancreatic cancer. 59 is just too damn young to die!! Like the other three original members of the Smiths his biggest musical contributions are what he did with…

Hello, I’ve gone back and reworked all these blogs. Originally they were the best obscure 90s songs. When I was originally working on them I let them get out of complete order. For a Christmas Day project I have reworked and revamped all of these blogs. I will keep the original blogs, but then make…

Hello, There’s just something about a female rocker that’s so compelling. Here are some great rock bands led by females- even if they’re not rockers. These next four videos are by Against The Current 18) “Shatter”: 19) “Strangers Again”: 20) “that won’t save us”: 21) “weapon”: These next seven videos are all by Antigone Rising.…

Hello, I’ve gone back and reworked all these blogs. Originally they were the best obscure 90s songs. When I was originally working on them I let them get out of complete order. For a Christmas Day project I have reworked and revamped all of these blogs. I will keep the original blogs, but then make…

Hello, There’s just something about a female rocker that’s so compelling. Here are some great rock bands led by females- even if they’re not rockers. I had the privilege of seeing the Aces in concert about 1.5 years ago and they were great. If you get the chance go see them live. They are from…

Hello, I used Rolling Stone magazine’s 100 Best Songs of the 2000s and this website: https://rateyourmusic.com/list/SteelPeppers/150_greatest_rock_songs_of_the_2000s__2000_2009_/ 35) Velvet Revolver “Slither”: 36) The Darkness “I Believe In A Thing Called Love”: 37) The Hives “Hate To Say I Told You So”: 38) Wolfmother “Woman”: 39) The Killers “Somebody Told Me”: 40) Jimmy Eat World “The Middle”:…

Hello, Here’s the fourth of what are many blogs about the Best 70s songs. I’ll include the best of all genres of 70s music. Country, rock, soul, pop, broadway, disco, one hit wonders, funk and novelty songs. From Van McCoy to Crystal Gayle to Led Zeppelin to Waylon Jennings. 52) From the Andrew Lloyd Webber…

Hello, What is both the greatest and most frustrating thing, many times at the same time. Of course after reading this blog’s title you know I’m talking about love. It’s many times either the best thing in the world or the worst thing in the world. Then there are some old grumpy men like me…

Hello, I started watching the new teen TV series “School Spirits”. I’ve watched the first two episodes so far and quite like the show. One of my favorite things about teen media is the great music that’s a part of them. I was more than a little disappointed that “School Spirits” doesn’t have much music…

Hello, In honor of seeing ZZ Top in concert for my first time tomorrow night here’s my ZZ Top dream setlist. 1) “Dipping Low (In The Lap of Luxury)”: 2) “My Heads In Mississippi”: 3) “I Heard It On The X”: R.I.P. Mr. Jeff Beck Mr. Dusty Hill. 4) “Sixteen Tons”: 5) “Planet of Women”:…